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In this outdoor program, learn survival skills with a focus on the world of knots, rope, and shelter building. Learn five essential knots for quick and easy tarp set up, then deploy your shelter in minutes! Train with the instructor to discover two emergency debris shelter building techniques.
Knots and rope can be used in a vast number of ways, but many of us have forgotten the basics! We’ll cover knots and rope foundations that will apply to gardening, camping, survival, around the house, boating, and more!
Shelter is our most important survival priority, so we can stay dry and keep our core body temperature regulated. Get ready for your next adventure with the skills and knowledge from this interactive shelter course!
In the first half of this outing, you’ll work with knots, rope, tarps and stakes:
Learn different tarp configurations and when to use them
Understand knot and cordage terminology and five essential knots, useful for many situations
Practice with tips and tricks for quick tarp deployment
During the second half of this outing, you’ll learn about and practice emergency debris shelters:
You’ll learn two types of debris shelters — A-frame and lean-to
Hands-on practice with core concepts like framing, lashing, and insulating layers
Understand how to find the best materials for each shelter component
Work as a team to practice making a small demonstration shelter
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00 AM to 1:00PM
Squaxin Park
2600 East Bay Drive Northeast
Olympia, WA 98506
In this outdoor program, learn survival skills with a focus on the world of knots, rope, and shelter building. Learn five essential knots for quick and easy tarp set up, then deploy your shelter in minutes! Train with the instructor to discover two emergency debris shelter building techniques.
Knots and rope can be used in a vast number of ways, but many of us have forgotten the basics! We’ll cover knots and rope foundations that will apply to gardening, camping, survival, around the house, boating, and more!
Shelter is our most important survival priority, so we can stay dry and keep our core body temperature regulated. Get ready for your next adventure with the skills and knowledge from this interactive shelter course!
In the first half of this outing, you’ll work with knots, rope, tarps and stakes:
Learn different tarp configurations and when to use them
Understand knot and cordage terminology and five essential knots, useful for many situations
Practice with tips and tricks for quick tarp deployment
During the second half of this outing, you’ll learn about and practice emergency debris shelters:
You’ll learn two types of debris shelters — A-frame and lean-to
Hands-on practice with core concepts like framing, lashing, and insulating layers
Understand how to find the best materials for each shelter component
Work as a team to practice making a small demonstration shelter
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00 AM to 1:00PM
Squaxin Park
2600 East Bay Drive Northeast
Olympia, WA 98506