Wilderness Skills Workshop

NEP instructors will again assist the faculty of the College of DuPage during the field-study portion of its "Wilderness Survival Skills" classes.

When:

April 17-19, 2009 (Spring Semester)

Note that this date refers only to the field-study portion of a COD class. In addition to the weekend field study there will be classroom sessions on campus in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. For more information and registration details please contact:

College of DuPage

Field and Experiential Learning

630-942-2356

http://www.cod.edu/academic/field/field_Int.htm

These classes will teach the practical and philosophical skills necessary to survive comfortably in any situation. (See our Workshops page for a more detailed description of topics to be taught.)

Students’ comments about previous COD weekend field studies:

Excellent! I am still amazed at how much we learned in such a short amount of time. I also thought the whole weekend was very well-planned.

I…really enjoyed the addition of the spiritual/native American philosophies. I feel that I not only improved my wilderness skills, but also my way of looking at the natural world & our place in it.

Especially memorable was all the hands on learning…Starting the fire was incredible. The feeling of accomplishment and humility that came with it was amazing.

I found all the skills to be useful and well taught…I never felt too busy or too slow…I think the tone of the course is a large part of what I enjoyed—respectful, laid back, and spiritual/reverant [sic] for all the topics.

The Instructors were great. Full of knowledge. All with different strengths. Fantastic.

I particularly appreciated the fact that all instructors shared their personal experiences and cared enough to check in with each of us to help us with the experiential learning... providing feedback and guidance.

You inspired me to learn more & continue on a path to connect with the earth.

I think each instructor brought something unique to the group and I feel privileged to have been taught in their individual areas of expertise. I also really enjoyed the sharing of stories and experiences. What a fun and interesting way to learn.