Resource person: Eric Powers

Location: CEED Washington Lodge | 287 South Country Road, Brookhaven, NY, 11719

Description:

Program Description:

This immersive experience is designed to put the skills you've honed in our Workshop Series into action. Kick off the adventure by setting up a group campsite and pitching tents, fostering teamwork and camaraderie from the start. Embark on a resource walk to understand the lay of the land, then gather around as we establish our fire, the heart of our campsite. As the embers glow, indulge in a communal dinner where everyone shares their favorite camping dishes, creating a feast of shared knowledge and flavors. Spend the evening refining your cordage skills under the stars. Awaken to a new day with a hot breakfast, complete with coffee and orange juice, fueling you for a morning dedicated to practicing and perfecting the survival skills of your choice. This challenge isn't just a test; it's a celebration of your journey and a testament to your readiness for whatever the wild may hold.

About the Teacher:

Michael A. Evans, brings years of expertise in experiential learning, ancestral skills, and holistic education to every workshop he leads. Through innovative programs like Forgotten Skillz, Ninja Née, and Vision Martial Arts, he blends science, history, and hands-on discovery to make survival knowledge engaging, practical, and empowering. Participants can expect an energetic, immersive experience that sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and connects them to the skills humans have relied on for generations.

Participants should bring camping gear to spend the night comfortably, and the following gear/supplies are recommended:

• Sleeping bag
• Tent
• Day hiking books
• Bird guide
• Weather-appropriate clothes (layers recommended)
• Work gloves
• Camping / Survival Knife (some will be on hand to borrow and/or purchase)
• Your favorite "go to” camp-out food for potluck dinner
• Mess kit: Plate / bowl / cup / utensils (otherwise disposables will be on hand)
• Energy snacks
• Optional: your favorite fire maker
• Optional: bug spray

24-HOUR SCHEDULE

Saturday
12 - 2 pm: Make camp and Shelter Building
2 - 4 pm: Foraging & Fire Making
4 - 6 pm: Cooking - Pot Luck
6 - 7 pm: Cleanup Dinner
7 - 10 pm: Skills practice around the fire: Cordage, Burn Bowls, Fire Making
10 pm: Sleep or campfire stories

Sunday
7 - 8 am: Early Morning Nature Walk
8 - 9 am: Breakfast served
9 - 10 am: Resource walk 
10 - 11:30 am: Open Skills Practice
11 am - 12 pm: Clean up, pack up
12 - 1 pm: Program pack out

 

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

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

Available spots: 18 out of 18

Price: $120.00 Taxes waived

Required age: Over 15 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: Please dress in layers appropriate for the weather and either email or bring your signed waiver.

Prerequisites: Signed CEED Waiver

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