WSC Survival School

Wilderness Survival & Bushcraft Spring Camp (Marble Lake, Frontenac)
2026-04-23 10:00 - 2026-04-26 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Marble Lake, 1005 Marble Lake Road, Cloyne , ON , K0H 1K0, Canada
Overview:
4-day program Apr 23 – Apr 26, 2026
At Marble Lake Lodge
Learn and experience advanced practical survival and bush skills, in late fall conditions. No experience required. Includes a train the trainer component.
$495 per person (plus HST). Meal plan, cabin accommodations extra.
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
012345678910Wilderness Survival & Bushskills495.00 CADYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Wilderness Survival Campout Weekend (Marble Lake, Frontenac)
2026-04-04 10:00 - 2026-04-05 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Marble Lake, 1005 Marble Lake Road, Cloyne , ON , K0H 1K0, Canada
Overview:
This introduction to survival skills and preparedness is a must for anyone, such as hikers, canoeists, hunters, fisher persons and outdoor leads/camp staffs, who ventures into the great outdoors.
The format and duration of the program will vary based on the site or vendor.
Families welcome, kids over 7 years.
Topics:

Proper gear/clothing/footwear
Shelter-building and fire-building
Signalling for help
Setting snares and foraging for food
Map and compass basics
Being prepared at home and cottage
The “what if?” priority survival skills

$179 per person (includes HST)
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
012345Wilderness Survival179.00 CADYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Toronto Sportsman Show - Event/Co-op Experience
2026-03-19 09:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
2025 Toronto Sportsman Show – Event/Co-op Volunteer Experience
FREE show passes and booth display experiences
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when using PayPal*
012345Toronto Sportsman Show0.00 CADFree show passes and booth display experiencesYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Outdoor Survival Day (Greenwood, Ajax)
2026-03-08 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Greenwood, Ajax, Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Overview:
This introduction to survival skills and preparedness is a must for anyone, such as hikers, canoeists, hunters, fisher persons and outdoor leads/camp staffs, who ventures into the great outdoors.
The format and duration of the program will vary based on the site or vendor.
Families welcome, kids over 7 years.
Topics:

Proper gear/clothing/footwear
Shelter-building and fire-building
Signalling for help
Setting snares and foraging for food
Map and compass basics
Being prepared at home and cottage
The “what if?” priority survival skills

$99 per person (includes HST)
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
Outdoor Survival012345Outdoor Survival99.00 CADYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Outdoor Winter Survival Day (Humber Valley, Toronto)
2026-02-21 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Humber Valley, Toronto, 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W 5L7, Canada

Winter Camping & Igloo Building (Marble Lake, Cloyne)
2026-02-07 10:00 - 2026-02-08 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Marble Lake, 1005 Marble Lake Road, Cloyne , ON , K0H 1K0, Canada
Overview:
This introduction to survival skills and preparedness is a must for anyone, such as hikers, canoeists, hunters, fisher persons and outdoor leads/camp staffs, who ventures into the great outdoors.
The format and duration of the program will vary based on the site or vendor.
Topics:

Proper gear/clothing/footwear
Shelter-building and fire-building
Signalling for help
Setting snares and foraging for food
Map and compass basics
The “what if?” priority survival skills (shelter construction, fire building with/without matches).

$199 (includes HST)
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
Winter Camping012345Winter Camping199.00 CADIntroduction to winter camping and survival skillsYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Off-Grid Cabin Winter Holidays Fun Long-Weekend (Kargus Lake, Quadeville)
2025-12-26 10:00 - 2025-12-30 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kargus Lake Retreat
December 29th – New Years Day
$289 Per person (Snowshoeing, Quinzees)
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
Winter Holidays012345Winter Holidays289.00 CADOff-Grid Cabin Winter Holidays Fun Long-WeekendYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Wilderness Survival & Bushcrafts Adult Fall Camp (Marble Lake, Frontenac)
2025-11-06 10:00 - 2025-11-09 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Marble Lake, 1005 Marble Lake Road, Cloyne , ON , K0H 1K0, Canada
Overview:
4-day program Nov 6 – Nov 9, 2025
At Marble Lake Lodge
Learn and experience advanced practical survival and bush skills, in late fall conditions. No experience required. Includes a train the trainer component.
$495pp +hst. Meal plan, cabin accommodations extra.
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
012345678910Wilderness Survival & Bushskills495.00 CADYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

GPS Map & Compass Navigation Day (Humber Valley, Toronto)
2025-11-02 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Humber Valley, Toronto, 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W 5L7, Canada
Overview:
Learn how to find your way in the wilderness using handheld GPS.
The format and duration of the program will vary based on the site or vendor.
Topics:

Marking and finding way points
Backtrack and breadcrumb trails
Choosing a GPS and appropriate maps and compass

$99
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
GPS & Map/Compass Navigation012345GPS & Map/Compass Navigation99.00 CADYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Outdoor Survival Day (Humber Valley, Toronto)
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Humber Valley, Toronto, 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W 5L7, Canada
Overview:
This introduction to survival skills and preparedness is a must for anyone, such as hikers, canoeists, hunters, fisher persons and outdoor leads/camp staffs, who ventures into the great outdoors.
The format and duration of the program will vary based on the site or vendor.
Families welcome, kids over 7 years.
Topics:

Proper gear/clothing/footwear
Shelter-building and fire-building
Signalling for help
Setting snares and foraging for food
Map and compass basics
Being prepared at home and cottage
The “what if?” priority survival skills

$79
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
Outdoor Survival012345Outdoor Survival99.00 CADYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Backpacking Weekend (Marble Lake, Frontenac)
2025-10-25 10:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Marble Lake, 1005 Marble Lake Road, Cloyne , ON , K0H 1K0, Canada
$175 (Includes outfitting)
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
Fall Colours Backpacking Backcountry Weekend012345Fall Colours Backpacking Backcountry Weekend225.00 CADIncludes overnight stay Saturday night in a Rustic Cabin or Tenting.Your eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Outdoor Survival & Bushcraft Day (Greenwood, Ajax)
2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Greenwood, Ajax, Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Wilderness Survival Campout Weekend (Marble Lake, Frontenac)
2025-10-11 10:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | Marble Lake, 1005 Marble Lake Road, Cloyne , ON , K0H 1K0, Canada
Overview:
This introduction to survival skills and preparedness is a must for anyone, such as hikers, canoeists, hunters, fisher persons and outdoor leads/camp staffs, who ventures into the great outdoors.
The format and duration of the program will vary based on the site or vendor.
Families welcome, kids over 7 years.
Topics:

Proper gear/clothing/footwear
Shelter-building and fire-building
Signalling for help
Setting snares and foraging for food
Map and compass basics
Being prepared at home and cottage
The “what if?” priority survival skills

$159
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
012345Wilderness Survival179.00 CADYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Homesteading Prepping Weekend (Kargus Retreat, Quadeville)
2025-10-04 10:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kargus Lake Retreat
Learn how to be prepared for disaster, and how to get started living off of the grid. ‎Topics include:

building solar systems
wood and pellet stove heating
waterless toilets
finding off grid property
cabin options

Contact us for scheduling!
$199 (Includes night in cabin)
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
Homesteading-101 Weekend012345Homesteading-101 Weekend199.00 CADIncludes night in cabinYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Fall Colours Outdoor Skills Weekend (Marble Lake, Frontenac)
2025-09-27 10:00 - 2025-09-28 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Marble Lake, 1005 Marble Lake Road, Cloyne , ON , K0H 1K0, Canada
Overview:
2-day program September 27 – 28, 2025
At Marble Lake Lodge
Day 1 includes Foraging for Wild Edible Plants, Day 2 includes Outdoor Survival Skills and Bushcrafts
Includes overnight stay Saturday night in a Rustic Cabin or Tenting.
Cost: $199pp +hst, $225.
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*

Wild Edibles Foraging Day (Greenwood, Ajax)
2025-09-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Greenwood, Ajax, Ajax, Ontario, Canada
This course will teach students how to identify 50-75 different species of plants, trees, shrubs, ferns, and lichens.
The format of the program may vary based on the site or vendor.
Families welcome, kids over 7 years.

basic principles of ecology and habitats,
species preferences and site distribution,
rules and regulations,
safety and health concerns,
ethics of plant foraging.

Students will also learn to make teas, salads, jams and bannock.
$79
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
Wild Edibles Foraging012345Wild Edibles Foraging99.00 CADYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Wild Edibles Foraging Day (Guelph Forest, Guelph)
2025-09-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Guelph Forest, Guelph, ON, Canada

Wild Edibles Foraging Day (Humber Valley, Toronto)
2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-10 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Humber Valley, Toronto, 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W 5L7, Canada

Canoeing the scenic Marble Lake
2025-08-30 10:00 - 2025-09-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Marble Lake, 1005 Marble Lake Road, Cloyne , ON , K0H 1K0, Canada
Overview:
The most efficient way to access wild areas in an environmentally friendly way is by means of canoe.
Purpose:
To introduce all aspects of lightweight camping as applied to canoe tripping.
Topics:
how to plan and implement a canoe trip into the back-country
paddling techniques
types of canoes
selection of paddles
PFD’s
canoe safety and rescue (Coast Guard regulations)
camping gear and clothing
menus, and,
trip planning.
Canadiana will be an underlying theme, including skills and lore of the Voyageurs, native peoples, and early explorers.
The program will conclude with a wilderness canoe trip. Partial outfitting and canoe rentals available.
Duration:
3 or 4 three-hour evening sessions or 2 seven-hour Saturday sessions, plus, optionally, a canoeing day or weekend canoe trip.
$249.00
Misc:
Course textbook available at first session, $24.95.
An additional fee will be charged for O.R.C.A. qualifications, ($ tba), to those participants who choose to qualify.
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
Canoeing Frost Centre012345Canoeing Frost Centre249.00 CADYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Barren River Canyon Canoe Trip (Algonquin Park)
2025-08-29 10:00 - 2025-09-01 15:00 (America/New_York) | Ontario
Canoeing Adventure and paddling/camping at the scenic Barren River Canyon region in Algonquin Park.
Includes all food and park fees, guided trip through the very scenic canyon river route, learning canoeing and backcountry camping skills. 3 nights/4 days duration.
(Notes: this is not an outdoor pursuits certificate course)
August 29 – September 1st
$575pp/$350 Youth under 16yrs

Barron River Canyon Canoe Trip012345678910111213141516Barren River Canyon Canoe Trip1395.00 CADIncludes canoe rentals, park feeYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Wilderness Experience Camp (Kargus Lake, Quadeville)
2025-08-17 10:00 - 2025-08-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kargus Lake Retreat
An introduction to outdoor survival skills for teens aged 14 – 18. Campers will learn about:

Survival Skills 101 survival preparedness
Camping skills
Bug-out kits
Survival game plan – plane crash “case study”
Hiking for wild edibles and medicinal plants
Emergency shelter building
Fire construction by flint, fire by friction and batteries

$749
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
Wilderness Experience Youth Camp012345Wilderness Experience Youth Camp795.00 CADAn introduction to outdoor survival skills for teens aged 14 – 18Your eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Advanced Survival Skills Camp (Kargus Lake, Quadeville)
2025-08-17 10:00 - 2025-08-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kargus Lake Retreat
Advanced Survival Skills Camp (18+)
Primitive advanced survival skills: backpacking, pioneer living, disaster preparedness, living off the grid, etc. This program focuses on the psychology of the survival ordeal or lost person situation. For adults 18+.
A 7 day wilderness adventure including 2 days at our Kargus Lake cabin site
Topics include:

Backpacking / camping
advanced shelter construction
primitive / advanced survival skills
GPS and orienteering
foraging for food
equipment
panic avoidance and crisis management

Program Highlights:

2 days / nights at the cabin site
2 days backpacking and campouts
2 days survival simulation experience
meal provisions
survival manual / DVD
certification
outfitting if needed

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Click here for a registration form
$749.
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
012345Advanced Survival Skills Camp795.00 CADYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Outdoor Forest Adventure Camp (Marble Lake, Frontenac)
2025-07-20 10:00 - 2025-07-25 17:00 (America/New_York) | Marble Lake, 1005 Marble Lake Road, Cloyne , ON , K0H 1K0, Canada
Held at Marble Lake Lodge, this youth camp is for 9 – 15 year olds. Campers will camp overnight in tents, and experience nature, survival-bushcraft and campout skills, fishing and low ropes, and traditional camp activities.
July 20 – 25th (arrive Sunday evening)
$595
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
Outdoor Forest Adventure Camp012345Outdoor Forest Adventure Camp595.00 CADYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Wild Edibles Foraging Day (Robertson Tract, Milton)
2025-07-13 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Robertson Tract, Milton

Homesteading Basic Day (Kargus Lake, Quadeville)
2025-06-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Kargus Lake Retreat
Overview
Learn Basic Homesteading and Off-Grid Skills, including alternative heating and energy production, solar systems, waterless toilets, water purification, and survival preparedness.
$99
*NOTE: Be sure to select “1” ticket when buying with PayPal*
012345Homesteading Basics99.00 CADIntro to HomesteadingYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

Outdoor Survival Day (Cootes Forest, Hamilton)
2025-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Cootes Forest, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Wild Edibles Foraging Day (Cootes Forest, Hamilton)
2025-06-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Cootes Forest, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Backpacking Scenic Crown Lands (Ruby Lake, Bancroft)
2025-06-14 10:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ruby Lake, Bancroft, Bancroft, Ontario, K0H 1L0, Canada
