Collier County- Wildlife Warriors: A Florida Frontier Survival School

Join us for an exciting journey into the heart of Florida's wilderness! This comprehensive program combines the Florida Youth Naturalist curriculum with essential Wilderness First Aid and Bushcraft skills. Participants will explore local ecosystems, learn to navigate and survive in the wild, and gain valuable knowledge in first aid techniques specific to outdoor environments. Perfect for young nature enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of Florida's

natural wonders while acquiring practical survival skills. This class combines engaging lessons with games, experiments, and project-based learning.

Wildlife Warriors is designed for students aged 7+. Classes will be held in various locations based on the ecosystem being taught.  

Fresh Water Sessions: Freedom Park, 1515 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples 34105

Upland Sessions: Sabal Palm Hiking Trail, Sabal Palm Road, Naples 34114

Coastal Sessions: Tiger Tail Beach, 480 Hernando Drive, Marco Island 34145

Please have students wear appropriate clothing for the outdoors. Also, bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. Your student may also want sunscreen and bug spray.

TUITION

First session 8 classes= $360

Second and third sessions each have 6 classes=$270

Hours

9am-1pm

SESSION 1: 8 classes

8/6

Florida Ecology

Wilderness first Aid: assessing in the wilderness using the 3 c’s\

8/20

Diversity in Florida’s Ecosystem

Bushcraft: Navigation and compass use

9/10

Freshwater Habitats

Wilderness first Aid: wound day

9/24

Freshwater plants

Bushcraft: fire-making

10/8

Freshwater animals

Wilderness first aid: Emergency maneuvers

10/15

Florida invasive freshwater species and plants

Wilderness first aid: plant safety for freshwater ecosystems

11/5

Living together in freshwater environments

Wilderness first aid: burn day

11/12

Presentation and game day for freshwater ecosystems

SESSION 2: 6 classes

12/3

Upland habitats

Bushcraft: shelter building

12/17

Upland plants

Wilderness first aid: animal bites

1/7

Upland animals

Bushcraft: knot tying

1/21

Invasive upland species and plants

Wilderness first aid: plant safety for upland species

2/4

Living together in upland environments

Bushcraft: knot tying

2/18

Presentation and game day for upland ecosystems

SESSION 3: 6 classes

3/4

Coastal habitats

Wilderness first aid: ear, nose, mouth injuries and seizures

3/18

Coastal plants

Bushcraft: water collection in the wilderness

4/1

Coastal animals

Wilderness first aid: bone day

4/15

Invasive coastal species and plants

Wilderness first aid: plant safety for coastal areas

5/6

Living together in coastal environments

Bushcraft: hunting, trapping, fishing

5/20

Presentation and game day for coastal ecosystems