Build the Skills to Make Better Decisions Outdoors

Wilderness survival isn't about expecting the worst. It's about being prepared to make good decisions when plans change.

One Campfire at a Time — Wilderness Survival Foundations is a practical 10-module course designed to build confidence, preparedness and sound decision-making in the outdoors.

You'll work through essential skills including trip preparation, shelter and warmth, fire safety, water treatment, navigation, emergency signalling, food and personal needs, wilderness first aid, weather awareness and survival decision-making.

Each module includes a course lesson, downloadable workbook and knowledge check, followed by a 30-question final exam to reinforce what you've learned.

Whether you're preparing for camping, hiking, backcountry travel or simply want to feel more capable outdoors, this course gives you a strong foundation for safer, more confident adventures.

What You’ll Learn

Build practical outdoor skills you can use before and during an emergency. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to:

• Prepare before leaving home and recognize when a situation is becoming unsafe

• Build shelter, stay warm and reduce exposure risks

• Use fire safely for warmth, cooking and emergency needs

• Find, treat and manage water

• Navigate more confidently and reduce the risk of becoming lost

• Signal for help and make better emergency communication decisions

• Plan food, energy and personal medical needs

• Understand wilderness first aid and injury prevention

• Recognize changing weather and environmental hazards

• Use calm, practical survival decision-making when plans go wrong

Choose a pricing plan

Founding Student Launch Price

CA$39

Limited introductory price for the complete 10-module Wilderness Survival Foundations course, including downloadable workbooks, knowledge checks, final exam and certificate of completion.

Course curriculum

Explore the 10-module course below. Each module combines practical instruction with a downloadable workbook and knowledge check to help you put what you learn into practice.

1

Welcome — Start Here
- Welcome Free Preview
2

Module 1 — Survival Begins Before the Emergency
- Module 1 — Course Lesson
- Module 1 — Workbook
- Module 1 — Knowledge Check
3

Module 2 — Shelter, Warmth & Exposure
- Module 2 — Course Lesson
- Module 2 — Workbook
- Module 2 — Knowledge Check
4

Module 3 — Fire, Ignition & Safe Heat Management
- Module 3 — Course Lesson
- Module 3 — Workbook
- Module 3 — Knowledge Check
5

Module 4 — Water Sourcing, Treatment & Hydration
- Module 4 — Course Lesson
- Module 4 — Workbook
- Module 4 — Knowledge Check
6

Module 5 — Navigation & Staying Found
- Module 5 — Course Lesson
- Module 5 — Workbook
- Module 5 — Knowledge Check
7

Module 6 — Signalling & Emergency Communication
- Module 6 — Course Lesson
- Module 6 — Workbook
- Module 6 — Knowledge Check
8

Module 7 — Food, Energy & Personal Medical Needs
- Module 7 — Course Lesson
- Module 7 — Workbook
- Module 7 — Knowledge Check
9

Module 8 — Wilderness First Aid & Injury Prevention
- Module 8 — Course Lesson
- Module 8 — Workbook
- Module 8 — Knowledge Check
10

Module 9 — Weather, Hazards & Survival Decisions
- Module 9 — Course Lesson
- Module 9 — Workbook
- Module 9 — Knowledge Check
11

Module 10 — Final Field Scenario & Course Review
- Module 10 — Course Lesson
- Module 10 — Workbook
- Module 10 — Knowledge Check
12

Final Knowledge Exam
- Final Knowledge Exam — 30 Questions Free Preview

Is This Course for You?

Campers & Outdoor Enthusiasts

For campers who want to move beyond simply packing gear and develop practical skills for handling changing conditions, unexpected problems and outdoor emergencies.

Newer Backcountry Explorers

Ideal for people beginning to explore hiking, wild camping or backcountry travel who want a stronger foundation before venturing farther from familiar surroundings.

Anyone Who Wants to Be Better Prepared

You don't need to be a survivalist. This course is for anyone who wants to understand risks, make better decisions and feel more capable when plans don't go as expected.