Basecamp Outdoor Skills

Learn what it takes to survive the elements from our skilled staff. Activities are offered year-round and cover important topics, including the principles of survival, proper techniques for starting fires, building improvised shelter structures, and orienteering with a map and compass. Waivers are required to attend this field trip. We will send out a waiver via email prior to the field trip day. 

What to bring:

• Sneakers or athletic shoes. No flip flops, sandals, boots, or crocs allowed
• Athletic clothing
• Packed lunch
• Water bottle

We also ask that those with long hair make sure to secure it in a way that is safe from getting tangled during the flight simulation (ponytail, braids etc.).

Tentative Schedule: 

9:15-9:45 am - Parent/Guardian drop-off at CMS 

10:00 am - Depart CMS 

10:30 am-3:30 pm - Field Trip at Base Camp (Students need to bring a non-refrigerated lunch.)

3:30 pm - Depart Base Camp 

4:00-4:15 pm - Arrive back to CMS & Parent/Guardian Pick-Up