Survival Shelter Building Workshop

Adult, Community Programs, Nature Center, Survival, Washington Lodge

Saturday, April 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join Ranger Eric for the 4th of 10 adventures on survival.

Elevate your survival skills with our Shelter Building Workshop! Learn to conquer the elements by mastering the art of shelter construction. From crafting sturdy lean-tos to improvising with space blankets, paracords, and natural landscape features, we’ve got you covered. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the essentials of creating protective structures in the wild. Bring your work gloves and survival knife (loaners available) – it’s time to get hands-on and a little messy as you build your way to safety and comfort in the great outdoors.

Be prepared for the elements with proper layers, footwear, gloves, and a hand towel. In the case of rain, we will have an indoor option

Minimum age- 15 years old (Children under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.)

This is the fourth of ten “stand-alone” workshops.

  1. January 11- Survival Basics and Preparedness
  2. February 8 – Cordage
  3. March 15 – Water Purification
  4. April 5- Shelter Building
  5. May 10 – Tool Making
  6. June 14 – Foraging
  7. July 12 – Navigation & Traps
  8. August 9 – Making Fire with Friction
  9. September 13- Making Fire with Sparks
  10. October 11 – 24-hour Survival Challenge

If you have questions regarding registration, please email info@ceedli.org or call 631-803-6780. 

This program is supported in part by a grant from the NY State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York  State Legislature.

Anyone can volunteer. Even you!

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