COURSES
Courses at Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park is a fun and educational place for the entire family. We have worked with the fine folks at Wildlife Prairie Park for many years, and have developed a great working relationship with the park and the many wonderful people who keep this majestic place running smoothly.
Wildlife Prairie Park is an 1,800-acre zoological park located just outside of Peoria, Illinois. It has been referred to as a jewel in the North American Midwest and is listed as a top 10 destination to visit in Illinois. The park is home to 60 different species and over 180 animals that are, or were, all native to the area. At the park, you can see wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bears, elk, otters, badgers, snakes, bobcats and more! If you are not familiar with Wildlife Prairie Park, please hop on over to their site and check them out.
In the last few years, we presented various Bushcraft and basic survival skills classes at the park with great feedback from the students. So, we are proud to partner with Wildlife Prairie Park to present our 10 Part Wilderness Survival Series. and other classes and seminars of interest.
8 Part Wilderness Survival Series
Designed to cover the bases
Here at Panther Creek Survival and Life Skills, we have developed a series of classes called the “Wilderness Survival Series”. This course is designed to cover the basic tenets to follow, and skills required, for extended wilderness survival. We have designed our course to be clear, concise, and comprehensive, and cover all of the necessities for survival.
Presented in a straight forward way for ease of learning, we break down the necessary components of survival into simple terms and forms and present them in a way that is easy to remember, and easy to master. We know, mastering the skills covered in these eight classes will help to ensure your survival in any given situation.
Being Prepared
from $40
Covering proper preparation and the basics of survival. A vital element to surviving any situation.
Shelter Building
from $40
Proven methods of sheltering from the elements using natural materials.
Firecraft
from $40
How to build and maintain a fire to use for cooking, water purification, and for heat.
Water Procurement
from $40
Varying methods to locate, transport, filter, and purify water for safe consumption.
Foraging for Wild Edibles
from $40
Identify, prepare, and use local wild edible and medicinal plants.
Fish and Small Game
from $70
Simple ways to acquire and prepare fish and small game to survive.
Pathfinding and Rescue
from $70
Map and compass, gaining your bearings, mapping your path, signaling, and how to get rescued
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
from $100
American Red Cross certified first aid covering treatment of common wounds, CPR and AED.
These are the eight core classes that cover the very basics of outdoor survival. If these 8 parts are mastered, your skills and competency in the outdoors will be dramatically increased and your chances of surviving any given scenario will be exponentially improved.
Each of these classes are either a half day class or whole day class. A half day class could be approximately 3 – 5 hours. A whole day classes could be approximately 7 – 9 hours.
What is provided?
- Printed courseware materials and workbooks are provided at all classes.
- Bottled water is provided at all classes.
- Some tools and/or gear that is required for a class will be available for loan as described in the class description. Example: Ferro rods are available to use during the fire making class.
- Other items as listed in individual class descriptions.
Items allowed at all classes:
- You may bring notebooks, notepads, pens, pencils, etc.
- You may bring snacks or drinks to any class.
- You may bring your own first-aid kit, insect repellent, sun screen, small compact survival kits, and other personal items you feel you may need.
Items NOT allowed at any classes:
- Please DO NOT bring any firearms of any kind to any class.
- As a general rule, please do not bring any axes or hatchets unless specifically allowed.
Panther Creek Survival and Life Skills Survivalist Patch and Red Cross Certification
Completing the Adult First Aid/CPR/AED class will earn you a Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification good for 2 years from date of completion.
If you complete all eight classes, you will receive a Wilderness Survivalist Certification from Panther Creek and receive a Panther Creek Survivalist patch. This is not accredited, it merely shows your attendance, competency, and completion as determined by our staff.
Each module does not have to be completed in any particular order and each of these classes will be offered at various times throughout the year. Check our calendar of events regularly or subscribe to the calendar to receive updates.
Custom and Specialized Course Topics
EXPLORATION
TRIPS
Single day events, or overnight get togethers that focus on specific wilderness and urban skill training and preparation.
HUNTER GATHERER
Course focused on teaching methods of gathering food sources from small game and foraging for wildlife edibles.
NATURE
HIKING
Guided trips through local wilderness areas providing instruction on indigenous flora, fauna, and wildlife species.
TECHNICAL
COURSES
Lecture series, or customized instruction on topics covering a wide range of urban and wilderness survival techniques and skills.
FISHING ADVENTURE
Join us for a day trip or an overnight fishing adventure. Always a fun and educational experience.
SEASONAL
EVENTS
Special seasonal events focused on specific aspects of survival, bushcraft, and primitive living skills over the changing seasons.
