Real-World Learning for Schools
School Workshops for Ages 7 and Up
Looking for engaging, hands-on experiences that go beyond the classroom and ignite real curiosity in your students?
Our school-focused survival workshops offer a flexible, age-appropriate way to introduce essential life skills—delivered right at your school, in a nearby natural setting, or at our dedicated outdoor camp in Altwies.
In a world where resilience, adaptability, and real-world problem-solving are more important than ever, these experiences empower students with practical skills like shelter building, fire-making, executing rescue operations, and mastering self-defense. Each session is designed to inspire teamwork, foster critical thinking, and nurture a strong connection to nature—all while building confidence and providing lasting memories.
We can customize every program to fit your school’s schedule and educational goals, ensuring that each child leaves with valuable abilities, enhanced self-confidence, and a sense of achievement.
Activities:
Basic Survival Skills
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Shelter Construction: Children are taught to craft basic, weather-resistant shelters using natural resources—fostering creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation.
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Fire Starting Techniques: We demonstrate safe ways to ignite and maintain a fire, which helps build confidence, patience, and mutual trust.:
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Archery & Personal Defense (Optional): An introduction to focus, coordination, and self-protection in a controlled, age-suitable setting.
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Compass Navigation & Critical Thinking: Learn to use a compass, then apply these skills in a fun treasure hunt designed to enhance decision-making and communication abilities.
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Basic Wilderness First Aid (Optional): Learn the essentials of emergency first aid—such as managing bleeding or dealing with fractures—through safe, hands-on practice.
Military Bootcamp
Our top activity!
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Teams collaborate through a series of outdoor tasks designed to build resilience and teamwork.
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Log-carrying drills through various obstacles
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Functional bodyweight exercises (including water-based activities)
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Focus on teamwork, endurance, and mental fortitude
Search & Rescue
An exciting, immersive exercise where teams use their survival skills.
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Kids are divided into teams and given specific roles
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Each team gets coordinates to navigate and locate a casualty
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Administer first aid, construct a stretcher, and transport the injured individual
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Establish a functional overnight camp: shelter, fire, and water
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Teams are evaluated on navigation, casualty care, teamwork, and camp setup
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A strict deadline mimics real-world pressure to enhance decision-making
Self-Defense
Effective, straightforward techniques based on Combat Krav Maga International, adapted for kids:
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Situational awareness and evaluating threats
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Escaping grabs, defending against chokeholds, and keeping a safe distance
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Training with real-life scenarios to build confidence, awareness, and self-sufficiency
Why Choose Our School Workshops?
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Flexible Format: We can host sessions at your school or arrange outings to a safe, natural environment.
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Tailored Content: Select from a range of activities to match your students’ needs, interests, and curriculum goals.
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Inclusive Communication: We speak Luxembourgish, English, French, and can accommodate other languages upon request.
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All Levels Welcome: Activities and challenges are adapted to ensure every child can participate, learn, and have fun—no matter their prior experience.
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Logistical Support: Need help with transportation or scheduling? We’re here to make arrangements as smooth as possible.
A Meaningful, Memorable Experience
Our approach nurtures discipline, adaptability, cooperation, and confidence. Students return to the classroom with new perspectives, practical skills, and a deeper respect for nature—and each other.
Ready to Inspire Your Students?
Contact us to discuss your school’s needs. Together, we’ll craft an unforgettable learning adventure that’s both enriching and genuinely enjoyable.