Overview
Tougher challenges. Smaller Size. Dangerous Camp X: Wilderness survival will push your son to the limit.
See if your son has what it takes to build fires without matches, shelters without tarps, and catch fish without fishing poles. Compete to be the ultimate wilderness survivalist. Only one camper can be named Apex Survivor.
Why “Dangerous”?
Boys learn a lot from being outside. Dangerous Camp X: Wilderness Survival allows them to explore and push themselves in a safe way to understand and appreciate the wilderness.
Day 1: Fire Making
Learn to safely chop wood with a real axe. Use that wood to build a small safe fire without matches or a lighter, and instead use a magnifying glass.
Day 2: Raft Regatta
Learn to safely build a boat from wood and cardboard and test your vessel on the water (with a life jacket and proper supervision).
Day 3: Treasure Hunt
Explore a local forest preserve with your counselor, searching for clues. Use maps and a compass to make your way towards actual buried treasure.
Day 4: (Cooked) Sushi Day
Learn to properly and safely catch, cut, cook, and eat fish. (The eaten fish will be from the store).
Day 5: Mud Obstacle Course/Water Gun Battle
Get ready to get muddy. Plow through the trenches with your team to be the ultimate survivor.
Camp Leadership
- About:
Mr. Mike Marino, High School Science Teacher
Michael Marino is a science teacher by day and a rugged outdoorsman in the summer. He has rafted from the northern suburbs to downtown Chicago, seen a Bald Eagle near the O’Hare airport, and started a fire after a rainstorm using only a wet leaf and a broken lighter. He is the ultimate suburban wilderness survivalist. You can contact Mr. Marino at mmarino@northridgeprep.org.
Mr. Noah Furneri, Middle School Language Arts
Mr. Furneri grew up in Alaska, and loves adventuring and the outdoors. You can reach out to him with any questions at nfurneri@northridgeprep.org.
Camp fee: $349
Session 1: June 15 - June 19
Hours: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Entering Grades: 3, 4, 5
Enrollment cap: 20
Camp location: Northridge and Forest Preserves