Essential Wilderness Survival Skills for Kids: Fire, Shelter & More

Turn screen time into adventure time—while teaching your child confidence, resilience, and real-life skills.

Do you want your kids to explore the outdoors with curiosity instead of fear? Are you looking for a fun way to help them grow into confident, capable, and resourceful explorers?

The Essential Wilderness Survival Skills for Kids makes it simple. Designed especially for ages 8–12, this engaging guide breaks down outdoor know-how into step-by-step lessons your child will love practicing—whether in the backyard, a local park, or on a family camping trip.

Inside, your child will discover how to:

🏕 Build Shelter Like a Pro – Create safe, sturdy camps that protect from wind and rain.

🔥 Start a Fire Without Matches – Spark flames the safe way for warmth, light, and tasty campfire treats.

🩹 Handle First Aid Basics – Manage scrapes, stings, and bumps with calm confidence.

💧 Find & Purify Water – Uncover nature’s clues for staying hydrated in the wild.

🌲 Try Hands-On Bushcraft – Turn sticks and stones into clever tools for problem-solving and fun.

🌍 Practice City-Friendly Skills Too – Simple survival activities adapted for urban families—so your child can learn anywhere.

Why parents love this book:

✔ Kid-friendly and safe – No confusing jargon; just clear, age-appropriate steps.
✔ Flexible activities – Works for busy families—practice in an afternoon or weekend.
✔ Builds life-long skills – Confidence, independence, and a deeper love of nature.

“My kids are too inexperienced.” Not with this guide—every activity is written for beginners!

“We don’t have time.” Each lesson is short, doable, and fun—perfect for busy schedules.

“We live in the city.” No problem! Plenty of indoor and park-friendly activities are included.

Don’t let your kids miss out on the adventure of a lifetime—or the chance to grow into confident explorers.

👉 Scroll up and click Add to Cart now to start your family’s next adventure!

From the Publisher

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FCG775RT
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stone Path Publishing LLC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 7, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8218657451
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 12 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.49 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #207,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #96 in Children’s Camping Books (Books) #129 in Camping (Books) #330 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides
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