Arkansas Survival training, Hands-on training, Outdoor skills Courses

Hands-on Survival Training in Arkansas. Real skills for real scenarios

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Youth Wilderness Warrior

Let your kids unplug and go WILD!! At the Wilderness Warriors Course, young adventurers will spend an action-packed day learning essential outdoor skills in a fun, hands-on, and safe, environment. Warriors will build shelters, master basic fire making, knot tying, and try their hand at slingshot shooting, and beginner friendly fishing techniques.

This day is all about building confidence, teamwork, and lifelong love for the outdoors- no screens, just dirt, laughter, and adventure!

Ages 9-13. Meals are provided for all attendees. Water is provided.

Warriors need: appropriate clothing, water bottle

Parents or guardians are welcome to stay and participate.

Cost: $45.00 (EFA Approved)

Dates: 18 Apr 2026

Time: 9:00-4:00

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Gear fails. Skills don't.
Small Class sizes= real instruction, not crowds.
Veteran-owned, experience driven training.
Practical skills you can use immediately.
Beginner-friendly, confidence and competence focused.

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Why train here?

Level 1 Survival Foundations: 16-17 May

Level 2 Survival Sustained: 29-31 May

Firecraft intensive: 21 Feb 2026

Wilderness Warrior Youth: 18 Apr 2026

Intro to Land Navigation: 09 May 2026

Father and Kid Fishing: 13 June 2026

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Tyler Ridenhour is the founder and lead instructor of Arkansas Survival School LLC. A senior non-commissioned officer with nearly 20 years of active-duty military service, he brings deep leadership experience and a proven ability to train, mentor, and lead others in demanding environments.

Testimonials

AWESOME COURSE. Tyler teachs the fundamentals then builds on them with hands on exercises. I will be taking more courses with him. - David Dufresne

I took the fire starting course this past weekend and it was excellent! A hands-on, practical course with great instruction and lots of valuable insight.-Suzanne Kane

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