Go Wild! Outdoor Survival Skills

November 21, 2025

Event Description

What does it take to survive in the Alaska subarctic environment? How should we prepare to spend time outdoors? What can we do to stay alive when things go wrong? Through hands-on experience with fire starting, shelter building, orienteering, and other skills, students learn techniques to stay warm, healthy, and secure in the outdoors.

Recommended for grades 4-6; however older students are welcome too!

Itinerary: November 11

9:00 AM - Check-in at Mat-Su Central School

9:15 AM - Depart Mat-Su Central School on the school bus

10:30 AM -  12:00 PM - Campbell Creek Science Center/ AK Survival Skills

12:00 - 12:30 PM - Sack lunch

12:30 - 2:30 PM - Campbell Creek Science Center/ AK Survival Skills

2:30 PM - Depart Campbell Creek Sci Center on the school bus

3:20 PM - ETA at Mat-Su Central School 

Transportation: School bus

Chaperones: Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend! Chaperones are free. Parents are welcome to ride the school bus or provide their own transportation.

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Teachers / Speakers

Gena Chastain
Activities and Community Liaison
(907) 861-7131