Survival Skills Training Camp Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where is this Camp located?
FREEMAN Ancestral Survival Skills Training Camp is located in the Mid-Atlantic Region, of Virginia, CAMP FREEMAN in a semi-wilderness area with near primitive conditions, less than a Hour away from Richmond, Virginia.
However, due to our efforts to maintain security Our policy is that We do not announce the exact location until 2 weeks prior to the actual camp. This gives us the opportunity to review updated weather forecasts and other pertinent information before choosing the right areas. Also, We do not give out the physical training location of the camp site until after the full payment has been received.
2. When is the Fall camp held?
It is always the 1st Saturday weekend in October.
3. What type of Survival Camp is this?
FREEMAN Ancestral Survival Skills Training Camp is geared towards outdoor wilderness survival skills”
FREEMAN Ancestral Survival Skills Training Camp focuses on building individual as well as group awareness within wilderness survival scenarios, we teach core survival and preparedness skills. We have Rugged and Rigid training and We hold everyone to the highest standard throughout the training course. You are expected to stay the whole weekend.
We want you to have a very positive experience and gain a strong foundation in wilderness survival and to develop core leadership skills.
4. Does a Person with Some Survival Skills experience (such as Military etc.) have to start at the lower Training level? Also does the price includes fees that I may have to pay to buy Money orders or to send money?
Yes! Each person regardless of their experience must complete the entire program from beginning to end. Also to become Certified through Freeman Ancestral Survival Network as an Instructor each person regardless of their experience must complete the entire 4 level program from beginning to end!
5. Can We Barter or Trade Skills for a Reduced Rate?
No, We have Expert Instructors that we fly in and A Structured Training Program that we follow, during the training there is no time for actual participant demonstrations, If you require financial assistance please contact us directly via phone or email.
Can I transfer my payment to another person? Yes, We also do allow you to transfer your payment to or receive a transfer from another person however; for an administrative fee of $75-100 dependent upon the complexity of the circumstances which covers all administrative costs. The money transfer and all arrangements must be completed no later than 1 month prior to the actual event or they will not be honored. NO EXCEPTIONS
6. Would the camp still go on, if it is hot, cold or something?
Yes, it probably will be hot (or cold), it might rain, there will be insect pests, the days will be long and the training will be completed regardless!
7. Are there restroom facilities?
We use the wilderness for our needs. / (Male) and (Female) are in Separate areas.
8. Are there facilities for us to sleep in and provided food for everyone?
No, all participants are asked to bring their own tent, however, we do have limited tents available for rental. (There are no RVs or such allowed; and there are no Tents or Shelters or any formal building structures located on the actual campsite.)
Also no, we do not provide food. With all of the various dietary restrictions, we require you to provide your own meals.
Although, we teach wild food foraging and expedient shelter construction, these skills are not required until our students reach the SOLO Skills Training Course Level.
Therefore, you will prepare, cook your own meals over an open fire and sleep in your tent under the stars.
9. What kind of food do we bring to eat?
Bring foods that do not have to be cooked for a long time, but can be prepared quickly and easily. One-pot meals, canned foods or just-add-water meals are highly recommended.
10. Can I bring my Children?
Yes, Children as young as 6 years old are welcomed as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult not an older sibling under the age of 21. We do not provide babysitting services. Therefore, children that are younger than six (6) are welcome as long as the Children that are underage are controlled, quiet throughout our classroom and during demonstrations, as well as, able to sleep through the night, to avoid disturbing other participants.
11. Do we have free time for my child(ren) to do homework or for me to do other things not pertaining to the survival camp training activities?
Yes. However, it is a very limited amount of time therefore, you must choose your time wisely. The free allotted time is only mainly during the time of eating and taking care of your personal hygiene. Training activities take priority over free time. (Note: Remember this is a survival camp; therefore, you will be in survival mode the entire time.)
12. Are the Disabled and Pregnant Women allowed to attend and participate?
Yes, However night exercises will not be available for disabled and pregnant participants. All activities will be looked upon on a case by case basis according to your own physical limitations.
13. Do we have to participate in all training activities?
No, each student will be pushed to his/her own limits of endurance, stamina, morale, judgment and sound leadership. Each person will be expected to make his/her utmost contribution and full commitment to him/herself and the entire group.
14. Would I be able to go to my auto or leave the campsite?
No. Once you arrive, you would not able to go back and forth to your auto. You will remove everything that you will need for the entire weekend.
15. Is there anything that we cannot bring?
Yes, you cannot bring perfumes or scented oils, alcoholic beverages or recreational drugs, tape recorders, radios and other electronics such as these.
16. Will I need money?
Your tuition covers admission to all scheduled activities, (transportation to and from the camp site is your responsibility). We recommend that you bring some spending money for anything you may wish to purchase.
17. Do I get to used my cell phone?
Yes, however, we prefer that cell phones be use only for emergency.
18. Can we take pictures?
We Take Group Pictures at the end. Individual photos are taken with expressed consent of the individual(s) only.
19. Does the Camp price include fees associated with Money Orders or Wired Payments?
No, Mailed in Payments do not include the fee’s you pay for obtaining a Money order or Quick Send Transaction please insure your payments reflect the full payment due to avoid any delay.
20. Are there any refunds?
Refunds are issued only if a pending natural disaster is immanent in our camp area. (If this ever occurs, we will notify you prior to the encampment.) A full refund minus the administrative and processing fee of $55 per participant will be refunded.
21. What is done with our information?
Only registered and attending participant personal information is kept on file. Those who do not attend your information is destroyed upon request. (We do not return any information)
Come, join our next encampment, and learn indoor and outdoor Survival Training Skills
Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, 2016 At FREEMAN Ancestral Survival Skills Training Camp
