Survival camps being offered in Saskatchewan parks

By Marna McManus

Do you think you have what it takes to survive?

You don’t need Jeff Probst or television cameras to test your survival skills. That can be accomplished this summer a little closer to home, as Saskatchewan Parks is hosting survival skill programs all around the province.

This is the first year of the program, which is designed to educate people about surviving in the wilderness in a fun and hands-on way.

Participants can choose from six different modules: Survival 101; Natures Pantry; Find Your Way (GPS, maps, and compass navigation); Wilderness Encounters (animal awareness); Build a Shelter (in emergencies); and, Focus on Fire.

Each module focuses on different survival skills from how to find your way home if you’re lost to ways to build a shelter, and basic survival skills.

“It’s a really fun way to educate yourself on survival,” said Nicole McLoughlin, the manager of visitor experiences and public programming for Saskatchewan Provincial Parks.

“We can teach you a thing or two and you won’t even know you’re learning! It’s so much fun and we are so proud to be offering it as a free program at Saskatchewan Parks.”

The program is open to all ages.

For more information, visit the Survival Series page on the Sask Parks website, where dates, times and locations are listed.

— With notes from Macie Hall