Progressive Sub-Goals
Introduction
Lives primitively for 24+ hours (no modern tools)
Developing
Creates fire by friction reliably
Mastery
Makes primitive tools (stone knives, cordage, containers)
Advanced
Teaches primitive skills to others
Learning Resources
🎓"Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival" / Primitive skills schools
Find CoursesSurvivor Kid: A Practical Guide to Wilderness Survival by Denise Long
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#216 Fire Starting Basics
Wilderness Survival • Ages 6-8
Understands fire safety rules and the fire triangle (heat, fuel, oxygen)
#217 Shelter Building Basics
Wilderness Survival • Ages 6-8
Identifies natural shelter locations (overhangs, fallen trees)
#218 Outdoor Cooking
Wilderness Survival • Ages 6-8
Roasts marshmallows and hot dogs safely over a fire
#336 Driving
Vehicles & Transport • Ages 16-18
Obtains learner's permit, practices driving
#337 Manual Transmission Driving
Vehicles & Transport • Ages 16-18
Understands clutch, gear shift, and rev matching concepts
#338 Advanced Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicles & Transport • Ages 16-18
Performs routine maintenance