Bushcraft Basics: Surviving & Thriving in Nature

Discover the essential skills of bushcraft in this introductory course designed to help you survive—and thrive—in the great outdoors. This foundational class will introduce you to the core principles of bushcraft, providing a solid base for future, more advanced learning. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just starting to explore wilderness survival, this course offers the knowledge and confidence needed to connect with and navigate the natural environment.

What You'll Learn:
What is Bushcraft? Gain an understanding of this ancient, practical art of wilderness survival and how it applies to modern outdoor adventures.

The Survival Rule of 3: Learn the critical priorities of survival—air, shelter, water, and food—and how to address them effectively in emergencies.

The 5 C's of Survival: Explore the five key tools of bushcraft—cutting tools, combustion devices, cover elements, containers, and cordage—and how to use them to meet your survival needs.

This class is designed as a stepping stone for future bushcraft training. Topics will be presented in an accessible and engaging format, with opportunities for hands-on learning. If you’ve ever wanted to deepen your connection to nature while gaining skills to stay safe and self-reliant in the wild, this is the perfect starting point.

Note:

Bushcraft
Ramsay Plautz is a force of nature. Literally! He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to navigating survival in the outdoors. Here is what he has to say about his experience and history in Bushcraft: "I have been playing around in the woods my whole life. It wasn't until Covid that I learned what I had been doing the whole time was Bushcraft. Since then I have started an Instagram page to share my journey as I develop my skills.
In that time I became connected with Discover Wisconsin and have been featured on their podcast, The Cabin, as a recurring host. Episodes I have hosted have covered a wide array of topics, including Fall Bushcraft & Camping, Cold Weather Bushcrafting, 4 Season Foraging, and several others."

Program Type Fall 2025
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 8/20/2025
Enrollment End Date 9/15/2025
Instructor(s)
Ramsay Plautz
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 5
Maximum 16
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 16 years
Maximum -
Individual
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $30.00
Monday - 09/15/2025
Start Time 5:00 PM
End Time 7:30 PM
Location Career Center
Monday - 09/22/2025
Start Time 5:00 PM
End Time 7:30 PM
Location Career Center