Off-Grid and Wilderness Survival for Kids

How to Build a Fire, Perform First Aid, Build Shelter, Find Water, and Gain All the Skills You Need to Be Safe and Have Fun in the Wild

By: John Willard

Narrated by: Jason Kirkover

Unlock a world of adventure and essential survival skills for your child – even if they've never set foot outside the backyard!

Are you worried that your kids spend too much time in front of screens and not enough time outdoors?

Imagine them confidently building shelter, starting fires safely, finding water, reading weather patterns, and mastering essential survival skills – while having the adventure of a lifetime!

More than just another activity book, this comprehensive guide, here's a sneak peek of what your child will discover inside:

• Step-by-step guide on building a fire safely and mastering this essential survival skill.
• (6) First aid essentials every kid should know to handle minor injuries and emergencies.
• (40+) QR code video demonstrations of critical techniques
• How to construct a sturdy shelter using natural materials, like a true wilderness expert.
• (5) Techniques for finding and purifying water, ensuring proper hydration
• Fundamental navigation skills, including navigating by the stars.
• Identify edible plants and avoid poisonous ones in the wilderness.
• Animal tracking skills to recognize and interpret footprints and signs.
• (7) Weather prediction tips using natural indicators to stay safe and prepared.
• (5) Essential knots and lashings for practical uses in survival situations.
• Positive survival mindset training to build resilience and problem-solving abilities.
• Quizzes and fun activities to reinforce learning and keep kids engaged.
• Adventure Hacks and Wilderness Secrets in each chapter
• (20+) Real-life scenarios and challenges for applying what they've learned in actual outdoor adventures.

©2025 John B Willard (P)2025 John B Willard

Retired educator days Excellent information and audio version is perfect for students.

This resource is an excellent opportunity for all ages, and as an audio book is particularly accessible for children, teens, parents and group leaders. As a teacher it is clear this resource is perfect for getting students connected to nature safely while building and strengthening important skills and relationships between all ages. Bonding over following this book is inevitable, and will strengthen communities of all kinds-families, scouting groups, schools-it contains lots of what’s needed to earn badges and to prepare for activities…including natural disasters. Consider listening and working through these projects together in preparation for your next family camping trip! Even though I’ve been camping and hiking my whole life, the sequence and clarity taught me a few new tricks. Older students will enjoy knowing they can be prepared and have tools as they need should an emergency arise. As a parent, grandparent and teacher I take comfort knowing that my family has these skills to take out into the world with them.
Thank you for this resource!