We run our basic course the weekend of Spring break. Cant come this year? Go ahead and lock in your spot for next year! Here are the dates for our next three Basic Survival Courses.

March 12-14, 2026 - March 11-13, 2027 - March 09-11, 2028

Course Information

Day 1

Spiritual development
Course overview
Every Day Carry (EDC)
Short-term shelter
Long-term shelter

Day 2

Spiritual development
Ferro rod fire
Friction fire
Bushcrafting

Day 3

Spiritual development
Water procurement
Traps and snares (introductory concepts)

Lodging & Camping

This is a three-day, two-night course. Participants are responsible for their own camping gear (tent, hammock, tarp, sleeping bag, etc.). No RVs or campers. Camping is close to the parking area, and participants will have access to their vehicles throughout the course.

Class begins at 8:00 AM each day. Participants traveling from farther away may arrive after 5:00 PM the evening before the first day of class at no extra cost. Please coordinate arrival by calling 662-312-1401 so an instructor can assist with setup.

Food & Water

A water source will be provided; bring a canteen or hydration device. Food is the responsibility of the participant. We recommend meals that can be cooked over an open fire or with personal camp cooking equipment. Lunch should be something that requires minimal prep or "cooking" as most of our lunches will be working lunches. Participants will have access to their vehicles, and the training area is close to town and local eateries.

Directions

Directions to the training location will be provided after registration.

Refund Policy

Payments are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, your payment may be rolled over as a credit toward any future course. Credits are valid for two years from the date of payment.

Packing List

We do not have recommendations on all the items. Any item that we do provide a recommendation it is something we have field tested and have found to be the best! Feel free to shop around, but I do reccomend trying to purchase the brand and model listed in the link. If you do intend on ordering from amazon please consider ordering through the links on this page as we do get a small commission from those purchases.

Required

Your food for the event!
Small–medium backpack or day bag (https://amzn.to/3MHfdYj or https://amzn.to/40unIcl)
Outdoor clothing
Fixed-blade knife (4–6”) https://amzn.to/4cf4RJE
Overnight camping gear
Canteen or hydration source https://amzn.to/47cI3GO
Flashlight or headlamp (Top of the line https://amzn.to/4sa8bKw,Midrange https://amzn.to/4r35861, price-point https://amzn.to/4s9UDPh

Recommended

Optional

FULL LIST OF KO SURVIVAL SCHOOL COURSES

Basic Survival Course

Gain Knowledge, Purpose, and Freedom Through an Immersive Wilderness Experience