Adult Opportunities
Alone in the forest
As an adult, learning basic survival skils, wild edibles, medicinal plants and crafts enriches your life, provides greater appreciation of our world and enhances your self-confidence.
As a parent, learning wilderness skills increases your ability to feel safe in the forest. Understanding the natural world enhances your ability to teach your children and releases you to allow your children to explore.
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
9 am - 4 pm Saturday at Camp Forest
July 14 - Simple Shelters:
Learn the basics that could save your life in the woods. A shelter will protect you from the sun, insects, wind, rain snow and hot or cold temperatures. It can maintain your will to survive.
August 18 - Wild Edibles and Herbal Medicines:
Learn and taste some of the edible plants of the Maine woods. Identify the poisonous and prepare some of the medicinal. Learn which ones to stay away from. Plants can provide you with food, medicines, and the raw materials to construct shelters, build fires and more.
July 21, 22 SURVIVAL WEEKEND
This is an intensive Survival Weekend. Enter the forest with very little. Build a shelter, make fire and find food. It is not for beginners. This is your chance for a short term opportunity to test your survival skills. Leave Camp Forest on Saturday morning at 9 am and return Sunday evening at 5 pm.
Cost: $100.00 Minimum 3
Cancellations:
Classes are cancelled on Monday of the class week if there are no registrations. Paid fees will also be fully refunded if cancellation request is made at least one week in advance. If this advance notice is not given, there are no refunds of paid fees.
SAU #3 ADULT EDUCATION
Adam Stone will be offering classes through SAU #3 Adult Education . Some classes will be held at Mt. View High School in Thorndike, Maine and others at Camp Forest. Check the Adult Education Brochure for dates, times and costs at SAU #3 Adult Education, call 1-207-568-3426 or email adulted@rsu3.org