How much does it cost?
$495 for the full week. We're keeping this affordable — this is about building capable humans, not making a fortune.
Is this just another summer camp?
No. Summer camps are about fun and babysitting. This is about competence. We're teaching skills your kid will use weekly for the rest of their life. Think trade school meets practical life training, but compressed into five intensive days.
What if my kid isn't "outdoorsy" or "handy"?
Perfect. That's exactly who needs this. We're not building Eagle Scouts or mechanics — we're teaching baseline competence. Can you cook a meal? Fix a basic problem? Handle an emergency? Those aren't personality traits, they're learnable skills.
Will they actually pay attention?
Yes, because every skill is immediately useful and they're learning by doing, not sitting through lectures. Small group sizes mean individual attention. Hands-on practice keeps engagement high. When teenagers see the point of something, get to actually use their hands, and work with peers in small teams, they show up.
What's the group size?
Maximum 16 participants. We're keeping it deliberately small so every teenager gets individual coaching and genuine skill development, not just crowd management.
Is this safe? (The fire/knives/tools part)
Yes. I'm former military, a youth soccer coach, and have run ultramarathons in remote Botswana. Safety protocols are baked in. We teach competence precisely so kids know how to handle tools and situations safely — not avoid them out of fear.
Can my kid really learn all this in five days?
They won't master everything, but they'll gain functional competence across 47 skills. Think of it as planting seeds — they leave with baseline capability and the confidence to keep building. Most importantly, they'll know what they don't know, which is half the battle.