Recreate
Explore
CONnect
Adventure Confidently
RECON is a program for hikers and everybody else looking to get more from their time spent outdoors. Our program will use wilderness survival skills to build your confidence to provide for your basic needs when recreating outdoors. Every class we will also be studying our local ecology to start to understand the beautifully complex world we are a part of.
This is an introductory program, no previous experience required!
RECON Classes:
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Fire
Learn to: Consistently start and maintain a fire using matches, lighter & ferro rod / What to carry in your pack to ensure you can start a fire / Utilize a fire to purify water
2024 Schedule: April 27th, 2024
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Ax & Knife
Learn to: Use an Ax to fell, limb, buck & split wood / Use a knife to carve tent pegs & feather sticks / How to build a wet weather fire / Knife & Ax sharpening
2024 Schedule: May 4th, 2024
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Shelter
Learn to: Understand how a human body looses heat / How to use a tarp to build different shelters / How to build an emergency brush shelter
2024 Schedule: May 11th, 2024
3-Class Bundle
Sign up for all 3 class for the full RECON experience
RECON Program Overview:
Series of (3) classes covering a basic system of Survival Skills and Nature Study
Classes can be taken in any order. Any class can be your first class!
The same basic kit of equipment & tools will be utilized throughout all classes.
Every class we will:
Learn & practice a set of survival skills
Complete our Nature Journal & Sit Spot
Class Details:
Students/ Adults (kids 12 & up welcome with parents)
Location/ Classes will take place at our 40 acre school in Durham, NH. Located on Wiswall Road across from Juniper Lane.
Instructor/ Shaun Flynn
Fee per class/ $65 per person
3-Class Bundle/ $150 per person
2024 Schedule/ 8:30AM - 12PM (see classes for dates)
Equipment/ Tools and equipment will be available for use during the class but feel free to bring your own gear. Please bring a water bottle and wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
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Recreate (v) to give new life or freshness to
An opportunity to be away from the complexities of the modern world and connect with the rhythms of nature.
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Explore (v)
1 - to investigate, study, or analyze
2 - to travel over (new territory) for adventure or discovery
Curiosity will lead you on your own journey as you discover new skills and learn to unlock the stories of nature.
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Connect (v) to become joined
People have an intrinsic need to connect with the natural world. Likewise, our wild places need people who care about them.
Our goal is to help you connect with nature, through learning & play and by fostering a culture of curiosity.
What are Survival Skills?
Providing for our basic needs simply in nature
Body temperature management
Water
Food
Safety
Skills that remind us what it means to be human.
Programs to get the whole family outside:
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RECON Family Day
Together Outdoors
A day for the whole family exploring together in nature. Build a fire, cook a meal & play games to learn about or natural world.
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RECON Kids Camp
Connecting Kids & Nature
5 Day camp that teaches kids outdoor living & nature study skills. Kids will become more self reliant as they learn to become a part of the natural world.
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Maple Syrup Making
Come see our home sugaring operation and learn how you can make your own syrup at home.
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Campfire Cooking
Up your cooking game for your next family camping trip and Join us for a meal over the fire. We will be learning how to cook over the open fire, bake and use a Dutch oven.
