WILD GOD Survival Course
An Unforgettable Outdoor Experience Where Survival Skills Meet Faith
Step into the wilderness and encounter God in His creation through hands-on survival training and faith-filled fellowship. The WILD GOD Survival Course is a 3-day immersive experience designed to equip you with essential bushcraft and survival skills, while also exploring how God has hardwired survival principles into nature as a reflection of His provision.
Throughout the course, you'll build shelters, purify water, start fires, forage for food, and learn practical survival techniques—all while deepening your faith through scripture, devotionals, and worship around the campfire. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a survivalist, or someone simply seeking a deeper connection with God in the wild, this course offers a unique blend of adventure, skill-building, and spiritual renewal.
Course Details & Schedule
Location: Bedford, IN (address will be given upon registration)
Duration: Three Days, Friday – Sunday
Daily Breakdown
Friday: Arrival and camp setup, introduction to survival and faith, survival skills workshop, evening campfire worship
Saturday: Hands-on survival training including shelter, fire, water, and food, wilderness solitude, campfire devotional and worship
Sunday: Morning reflection and worship, final survival challenges, departure
Pricing
Adults (18+): $479
Minors (10-17): $199 (Must be accompanied by an adult)
Cancellation Policy: Full refund up to 14 days before event (minus a $100 late cancellation fee)
2025 Course Dates
May 23–25, 2025
August 15–17, 2025
September 12–14, 2025
October 17–19, 2025
November 14–16, 2025
December 12–14, 2025
What You’ll Learn
Fire Building – Learn primitive and modern methods to start fires, including making your own bow drill fire kit
Shelter Construction – Discover how to build survival shelters using natural materials and emergency gear
Wild Edibles and Food Sourcing – Forage for edible plants and construct primitive hunting traps and tools
Survival Navigation – Learn how to find your way in the wilderness without a GPS
Survival Knots and Ropework – Master essential knots and even make rope from plant fibers
Faith and Wilderness Connection – Engage in campfire devotionals, wilderness solitude, scripture discussions, and praise and worship
And more!!!
Special Course Features
Campfire Praise and Worship – Gather under the stars for music, devotionals, and reflection
Scripture-Based Survival Lessons – See how God's creation is filled with survival wisdom
Lodge and Campsite Options – Enjoy modern amenities including indoor restrooms, showers, and bunk rooms, or choose to camp under the stars in our forest camp
Saturday Dinner & Sunday Breakfast Provided – Bring your own food for other meals
WILD GOD Community – Connect with like-minded individuals who share a love for both the outdoors and Jesus
Welcome to Survival Camp
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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No. This course is designed for all skill levels. Whether you are new to the outdoors or have survival training experience, you will gain valuable hands-on skills and faith-building insights. -
The course includes hands-on learning, but it is not an extreme survival challenge. We prioritize a comfortable learning environment while still teaching real survival techniques. Keep in mind that the course IS outdoors so be prepared to battle the elements.
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Well, this is definitely not like church if that’s what you’re wondering. We’ll be in the woods learning survival skills. But, we definitely talk about our faith and Jesus. We believe that all the survival resources we get to learn about were created by God for us to use.
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Yes. This is a family-friendly event, but children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult.
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Saturday night dinner and Sunday morning breakfast are provided. You will need to bring additional meals and snacks. Simple to prepare campfire meals are best. This is a perfect opportunity to test your freeze-dried meals from that Bug Out Bag!
Saturday dinner will be charcoal grilled beef hamburgers with fixings, chips, and fruit.
Sunday breakfast is a campfire oatmeal bar with lots of fixings to add to your kettle-cooked oatmeal.
Tap water is available on location.
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Below are the meals that we provide. If these do not fit your diet restrictions you will need to bring other food.
Saturday Night Dinner:
Grilled Beef Burgers & Hotdogs
Hamburger Buns & Hotdog Buns
Topping bar with cheese and condiments
Fruit
Snack chips
Sunday Morning Breakfast:
Campfire Kettle Oatmeal
Oatmeal Toppings bar that includes cream, butter, nuts, dried fruit, and more
Water will be available on the property.
Disposable paper plates, napkins, and utensils will be provided.
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Yes, our training facility is equipped with modern bunk houses and facilities. We have 2 bunkhouses, each with 4 rooms that can sleep 8 people per room. There are also 2 shared bathrooms in each bunkhouse that have 2 stalls and 2 showers. Bunk rooms can be chosen on a first come first serve basis upon arrival to the property.
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Yes. You can camp anywhere in our designated forest camping area or stay in our indoor bunkhouse. If you choose to camp, bring your own tent and gear.
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Yes. Our bunkhouses have indoor restrooms and showers. Pit toilets are also available.
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Yes. This is what makes WILD GOD Survival Courses so unique. We will have scripture-infused lessons, devotionals, and praise and worship around the campfire each night. Creek is horrible at playing guitar but he leads the Praise & Worship anyway. If you play guitar and can lead Praise & Worship you will automatically be volunteered to fill in. But rest assured, this is certainly a survival skills weekend!
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A full packing list will be sent in your Course Information Packet after registration. Most training supplies are provided—you mainly need personal items such as clothing, bedding, food (for the meals not provided) , and toiletries. Survival tools such as knives and folding saws are suggested but we have loners for those as well.
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Yes, all participants must sign a standard liability waiver. This will be included in your registration packet and must be submitted before you can participate in the course. We will have blank waivers onsite at arrival as well.
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Yes. Alcohol, illegal drugs, and pets are not allowed. Smoking is permitted outdoors but not inside the bunkhouse or restrooms.
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No problem! We have an answer for you. Just submit that question here: CONTACT PAGE
Meet Creek
Creek Stewart is a world-renowned Wilderness Survival Instructor, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Television Host. As one of the most in-demand survival experts around the globe, he has been featured on The Today Show, Fox & Friends, The Doctors, Inside Edition, Outside Magazine and in the American Survival Guide.
Creek is the author of more than 40 books, including his latest, Disaster Survival 101 (Simon & Schuster, December 2024), as well as The Disaster Ready Home, Survival Hacks, Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag and 365 Essential Survival Skills.
Creek has worked as the in-house survival expert at The Weather Channel and has hosted three television shows that are viewed around the world, including Could You Survive? with Creek Stewart, SOS How to Survive, and Fat Guys in the Woods.
Bottom line - you’re in good hands!
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Complete the Registration Form below and you will be emailed an online payment invoice to secure your spot(s). All documentation such as packing list and directions to our training facility in Bedford, IN will be emailed after payment.