Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness Survival Workshops

Outdoor Recreation class: looking for a comprehensive course on general outdoor knowledge?  The New Hampshire Outdoor Learning Center has combined a whole host of information that our students will find valuable in their daily outdoor adventures.  Whether you are hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, or just out for a ride on your ATV, this course will give you a solid foundation that will make your trip more enjoyable.  The New Hampshire Outdoor Learning Center brings 60+ years of combined experience to every class.  The in depth knowledge you and your family will learn in our Outdoor Recreation course can be passed down for generations to come.

Wilderness Survival class: this class covers multiple fire lighting techniques, shelter building, campsite selection, clothing considerations, water purification, emergencies, essential carry items, keeping your sense of direction and more.  If you spend time in remote backcountry areas or would like to gain additional confidence and skills to handle an unexpected stay in the woods, then this class is designed specifically for you.

Learning syllabus includes:

• Assemble the ultimate day pack (don’t leave home without it!)
• Selecting the perfect campsite
• Fire building (even in the rain!)
• Wilderness campfire cooking (warm biscuits anyone?)
• Finding water and purification techniques
• Knife and camp axe selection and safety
• Latest tent, sleeping bag, and back pack technology
• Avoiding bugs, snakes, ticks, and bees
• Weather forecasting and cloud formations
• Clothing and footwear considerations for specific outdoor activities
• Read the woods and waters like a story book
• Keeping your sense of direction
• Basic survival techniques
• And more!