4-6 years
7-10 years
7-10 years
11-14 years
Free courses
Outdoor skills.
The Ten Essentials
For every outdoor adventure, long and short.
- Navigation – Map, compass and GPS system
- Sun protection – Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Insulation – Jacket, hat, gloves, rain shell, and thermal underwear
- Illumination – Flashlight, lanterns, and headlamp
- First-aid supplies – First aid kit
- Fire – Matches, lighter and fire starters
- Repair kit and tools – duct tape, knife, screwdriver, and scissors
- Nutrition – Food
- Hydration – Water and water treatment supplies
- Emergency shelter – Tent, space blanket, tarp and bivy
Explore.
About The Adventure Institute
About this site
The Adventure Institute offers self-paced online courses that inspire confidence in the outdoors. Rooted in Scandinavian principles, our lessons teach essential survival skills that promote safety, self-reliance, and respect for nature. Whether you’re deep in the wilderness or exploring your local park, you can start building real-world outdoor skills with minimal gear at any age, from anywhere.
About The Adventure Institute
About this site
Learn practical outdoor skills, inspired by Scandinavian traditions. The Adventure Institute helps people of all ages explore safely, build confidence, and connect with nature from city parks to the backcountry.
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Full courses.
