WILD GOD Survival Course

An Unforgettable Outdoor Experience Where Survival Skills Meet Faith

Step into the wilderness and encounter God in His creation through hands-on survival training and faith-filled fellowship. The WILD GOD Survival Course is a 3-day immersive experience designed to equip you with essential bushcraft and survival skills, while also exploring how God has hardwired survival principles into nature as a reflection of His provision.

Throughout the course, you'll build shelters, purify water, start fires, forage for food, and learn practical survival techniques—all while deepening your faith through scripture, devotionals, and worship around the campfire. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a survivalist, or someone simply seeking a deeper connection with God in the wild, this course offers a unique blend of adventure, skill-building, and spiritual renewal.

Course Details & Schedule

Location: Central Indiana
Duration: Three Days, Friday – Sunday

Daily Breakdown

  • Friday: Arrival and camp setup, introduction to survival and faith, survival skills workshop, evening campfire worship

  • Saturday: Hands-on survival training including shelter, fire, water, and food, wilderness solitude, campfire devotional and worship

  • Sunday: Morning reflection and worship, final survival challenges, departure

Pricing

  • Adults (18+): $479

  • Minors (10-17): $199 (Must be accompanied by an adult)
    Cancellation Policy: Full refund up to 14 days before event (minus a $100 late cancellation fee)

What You’ll Learn

  • Fire Building – Learn primitive and modern methods to start fires, including making your own bow drill fire kit

  • Shelter Construction – Discover how to build survival shelters using natural materials and emergency gear

  • Wild Edibles and Food Sourcing – Forage for edible plants and construct primitive hunting traps and tools

  • Survival Navigation – Learn how to find your way in the wilderness without a GPS

  • Survival Knots and Ropework – Master essential knots and even make rope from plant fibers

  • Faith and Wilderness Connection – Engage in campfire devotionals, wilderness solitude, scripture discussions, and praise and worship

  • And more!!!

Special Course Features

  • Campfire Praise and Worship – Gather under the stars for music, devotionals, and reflection

  • Scripture-Based Survival Lessons – See how God's creation is filled with survival wisdom

  • Lodge and Campsite Options – Enjoy modern amenities including indoor restrooms, showers, and bunk rooms, or choose to camp under the stars in our forest camp

  • Saturday Dinner & Sunday Breakfast Provided – Bring your own food for other meals

  • WILD GOD Community – Connect with like-minded individuals who share a love for both the outdoors and Jesus

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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


  • No. This course is designed for all skill levels. Whether you are new to the outdoors or have survival training experience, you will gain valuable hands-on skills and faith-building insights.

  • The course includes hands-on learning, but it is not an extreme survival challenge. We prioritize a comfortable learning environment while still teaching real survival techniques. Keep in mind that the course IS outdoors so be prepared to battle the elements.

  • Yes. This is a family-friendly event, but children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult.

  • Saturday night dinner and Sunday morning breakfast are provided. You can bring additional meals and snacks. Simple to prepare campfire meals are best. This is a perfect opportunity to test your freeze-dried meals from that Bug Out Bag!

    Saturday dinner will be charcoal grilled beef hamburgers with fixings, chips, and fruit.

    Sunday breakfast is a campfire oatmeal bar with lots of fixings to add to your kettle-cooked oatmeal.

    Tap water is available on location.

  • Yes. You can camp anywhere in our designated forest camping area or stay in our indoor bunkhouse. If you choose to camp, bring your own tent and gear.

  • Yes. Our lodge has indoor restrooms and showers. Pit toilets are also available.

  • Yes. This is what makes WILD GOD Survival Courses so unique. We will have scripture-infused lessons, devotionals, and praise and worship around the campfire each night. But rest assured, this is certainly a survival skills weekend!

  • A full packing list will be sent in your Course Information Packet after registration. Most training supplies are provided—you mainly need personal items such as clothing, bedding, food, and toiletries. Survival tools such as knives and folding saws are suggested but we have loners for those as well.

  • Yes, all participants must sign a standard liability waiver. This will be included in your registration packet and must be submitted before you can participate in the course.

  • Yes. Alcohol, illegal drugs, and pets are not allowed. Smoking is permitted outdoors but not inside the bunkhouse or restrooms.