David Arama,

Director and Instructor

(david@wscsurvivalschool.com)

B.A. (Environmental Studies), C.A.M., Outdoor Education Certificate, M.A. Candidate (Education), Ph.D. candidate.

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David Arama ('The Survivorguy') has been teaching and leading outdoor programs for more than 30 years at community colleges (e.g.. Humber, Niagara, Conestoga), universities (McMaster), numerous district school boards, and city Parks and Recreation departments (e.g., Vaughan, Markham, and Milton).  His teaching also extends to numerous clubs, and business and industry groups.  Some past and present clients include: Humber College (Flight Aviation Program - commercial airline pilots), Falconbridge Mining Coorporation, Five Winds Ski Club, Camp Mini-o-wee, Mentor Private College, Markham Scouts and Venturers, and the Single Gourmet Social Club.

David has numerous television and radio appearances on TSN's the Great Outdoorsman Show, the Hunter & Angler Show, City TV's Breakfast Television, and FAN Radio. He has also written numerous newspaper articles concerning Wilderness Survival and Preparedness. In addition to his media appearances, he also presents seminars and workshops at conferences held by such organizations as the Ontario Camping Association and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.  Many of his presentations extend to public shows as well, such as the Ontario Out-of-Doors Annual Hunting and Fishing Show, the O.R.C.A. Canoe Ontario Canoe Expo, and the Outdoor Adventure Show.

Associated with the Wilderness Survival School, David has written several of the school's manuals, including the Wilderness Survival Manual and the Outdoors Pursuits Camp Manual. Due to David's extensive knowledge in wilderness survival, map & compass use, nature lore, edible and medicinal plants, and outdoors camping training, he is also a consultant and program designer, having pioneered numerous outdoor programs for groups, individuals, and many summer adventure camps.

David is currently researching lost victims and survival preparedness, and has recently received a grant to develop a "standardized" survival program aimed at saving lives in the wilderness, in association with Search and Rescue and Emergency Measures organizations.

He also appears on Outdoor Life's Camping Show, the Weather Network's News Show, and in SARSCENE magazine.

Academically, David has the following credentials: B.A. Environmental Studies (York); Diploma in Business Administration (Seneca); Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Humber); and Certificate in Wilderness Emergency Care (Humber).  Presently he is completing a M.A. in Education (C.M.U.), and a PhD.