Detailed Class Information 

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Following are detailed descriptions of many of the classes we have tentatively scheduled for you at Prepper Camp 2026.  (We are adding more classes and more details- so please bear with us, as not all classes are listed yet, more will be added as the event gets closer, and some are subject to change.)

(Class Schedules: will be posted 2 weeks before the event.  So make sure to sign up for Updates!)

2026 Tentative Classes (in alphabetical order):

The ABC’s of EMPs – Preparing for an EMP 

Jeff Yago

In this EMP Preparedness class, participants will gain a complete understanding of how electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) are created and what are the expected consequences. The presentation will cover the potential threats, possible players and the scenarios that may create such events and how the rest of the world might respond.  After that we will cover the aftermath and the infrastructure that will be affected. Then Chuck will discuss the direct implications for individuals and how the general population might react.

For the second half we will shift our focus and discuss how to prepare effectively for such an event. We will cover what supplies might be required and the preparations one should take to prepare for such a world. This will include how to protect your electronics with EMP shielding bags and finally we will go step by step building and testing a Faraday cage.

Active Shooter Survival

Keith Vincent

Based on the FBI’s Active Shooter Prevention and Preparedness Program, this class will show you what to do, what not to do, and the real statistics (it happens more often than you think) if you find yourself in an active shooter event.

You could be caught up in an Active Shooter incident at a grocery store, a fast food  restaurant, a gas station, your school, your work, your church and more. Learn how to survive.

Ambush – Protect your home, neighborhood or community from Invaders.

Kerry Alzner

If things get really bad in a disaster or EOTWAWKI scenario, it is better to protect your home, neighborhood or community, and stop an invading force before it gets to your home, than to fight them on your own turf. This class will discuss how to avoid being ambushed or how to plan an ambush…Learn how to stop foreign armies, insurgencies, marauders, civil unrest and mobs from coming into an area. We will also cover how to block off roads and bridges, make choke points etc.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Sean Patrick Tario

In this class, we will discuss the effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on your life today and in the coming years. We will explore the potential good and bad consequences of the increasing use of AI. The science fiction depictions of AI will soon no longer be fiction. From HAL in 2001 a Space Odyssey to the Terminator, these applications of AI are becoming reality.

One theme that is not common in movies is the potential for tyranny because of AI’s ability to monitor and profile individuals. Big Brother has grown up and he has all your personal data to train AI to track you. In this class you will learn the ways that AI is used to monitor, control, and manipulate you. Starting with your cell phone metadata, it will know who you call, what food you like, where you shop, what you buy, what you search for on the internet, what websites you visit, and who you associate with. From there it, will control and manipulate you by what search results you see, who’s posts you get to see on social media, and filtering what news it wants you see and hiding the rest.

Most importantly, you will learn how to stop giving your private information away and to reduce your digital footprint starting today! You will learn how to break the connections they are using to connect the dots, thereby limiting what AI can learn about you going forward.

Avoiding abduction – Don’t be the Victim

Sara Hathaway

The threats to women and children seem ever-increasing in this twisted world. Distractions from modern technology add to the vulnerability. Women and children must know how to respond if evil comes for them. Increasing awareness of the area around them is critical, but they also need reliable defensive strategies.

This class teaches individuals how to avoid transportation to a secondary location and why that is critical. You’ll learn what to do if a firearm is pulled and how to escape many of the bondage methods criminals deploy. You need to know what to say and how to attract attention to find help. Most importantly, you need to know how to escape or end the situation so you can return home safely.

Beekeeping Basics

Greg New

This class will cover the following:

·      The Colony and Its Organization (Queen, Drones, Workers, Laying Workers, Bee Development, Brood);

·      Beekeeping Clothing and Equipment

·      Starting with Bees (Package Bees, Nucleus Colonies, Buying Established Colonies, Collecting Swarms, Apiary Location and requirements.

·      Handling Bees Colony Management, Importance of Smoke, Early Spring, Swarm, Summer, Fall and Winter Management.  

·      Identify and Treat a Some Basic Hive Pests, and Their Management.

Honey Production and Processing

Beginning Blacksmithing

Andrew Pitts

Blacksmithing can be an invaluable element to your homesteading or preparedness planning. The skills used will require a dedicated place to practice, good instruction and a set of tools. In this class we discuss some of the many options available to the beginner blacksmith . In my previous class Blacksmithing on the Cheap we focused on constructing a forge by scrapping and a scrounging the necessary parts. This class will focus more on sourcing parts from the local hardware store and laying a foundation for good technique.

Butchering Class

James Davis

Whether you are raising your own livestock, or hunting for your food, you will need to know how to process those animals into meat. Whether it is rabbit, chickens, turkeys, hogs, or deer, most of the animals are processed in much the same way. Learn how to safely process your own animals, what equipment to use, as well as the different cuts of meat, where they those cuts are on the carcass, how to get them, and how to store them.

This is a live demonstration class of animals that have already been dispatched.

Carry The Right Gear

Jerry Bendon

How much does that way?

The goal of the class is to educate people on the weight of various items that they may want to carry, as well as how much and if you really need it. We take time to explain the weight of a 30 round AR mag, a standard AR, a 30 round AK mag and a standard AK, pistols and pistol ammo, shotguns and ammo, water, etc. We also compare what standard AR500 steel plates weigh, to ceramic plates , to lightweight plates and to level III plates that float.

We also talk about what’s in your backpack, as well as what should be in your backpack. We will also discuss water filtration. As well as, who is carrying your gear, and your family’s gear. What is your bag’s purpose? Get home? Emergency? Bug Out? We will cover it all.

Clean Medicine in Dirty Places – Emergency Trauma Care

Joe Gennusa

When disaster strikes, emergency medicine looks very different. Clean Medicine in a Dirty Place teaches practical, real-world medical decision-making when hospitals are overwhelmed, inaccessible, or no longer the safest option. This class focuses on initial assessment and immediate response. This class covers the basics of limb injury care, bleeding control, infection prevention, and stabilization using limited resources. Attendees will learn how to care for injuries at home when appropriate, how to reduce infection risk in unsanitary conditions, and how to discern between injuries that can be safely managed off grid versus those requiring higher-level trauma care or secondary medical facilities. When in chaotic conditions, knowing when not to go to the hospital can be just as critical as knowing when to go.

CQB Class (Close Quarters Battle; Room Clearing)

Kerry Alzner

The CQB “Close Quarters Battle”, i.e. “Room Clearing” class will cover the basic mechanics of 1-2 men room clearing techniques. Teaching you how to safely clear a structure in a grid down situation. You’ll learn how to stack on a door, Know what side to stack on depending on which way it opens. How to clear the doorway (Fatal funnel), which way to go when you enter the room. Pieing around walls, clearing corners. You’ll learn what is your point of domination in a room. How to enter a CORNER FED ROOM or a CENTER FED ROOM. (If you don’t know what that is, attend the class) You’ll be taught how to clear rooms with a long gun or a handgun.

Colloidal Silver -The Virus Killer – for Emergency Preparedness

Jonathan Glauser

Colloidal Silver is one of the most invaluable items to have on hand in an emergency situation.  It can be extremely useful for medical first aid, as Colloidal Silver heals the skin better than anything else can.  Great to have on hand for cuts, punctures, burns, infections, etc.  Colloidal Silver can be taken internally as a natural antibiotic, helping the body fight infections, and is crucial to have on hand in the case of a biological attack.  Colloidal Silver, when made correctly, can be applied directly in the eyes, ears, sinuses, and even lungs.  In addition, Colloidal Silver can be used to disinfect water and preserve food.

Jonathan Glauser is the creator of Mountain Well-Being and is a leading expert in the field of colloidal minerals and natural health products. He’s been manufacturing the finest quality Colloidal Silver, Colloidal Gold, and Colloidal Copper for 15 years.  Come learn everything you ever wanted to know about Colloidal Silver.  All questions will be answered.  Jonathan will also cover other key nutritional supplements that are essential for optimal health, such as Organic Sulfur (MSM), Iodine, Dimethylglycine (DMG), Superfoods such as Moringa and Blue-Green Algae, as well as touch on Colloidal Gold and Colloidal Copper uses.  This is a very informative class for those that care about natural health.

Comprehensive Preparedness for Families and Households

James Payne

 Most preparedness plans fall short because they’re built on guesswork, choosing hazards subjectively, overlooking real risks, and focusing almost entirely on preparation. That means when disaster strikes, you’re only working with 25% of the plan you actually need. By ignoring mitigation, response, and recovery, you leave yourself vulnerable to blind spots that could cost you time, resources, and even safety. With 64 classes to choose from at Prepper Camp, attendees need one that doesn’t just scratch the surface but gives them a framework to build a plan that’s data-driven, comprehensive, and resilient. My class exposes the gaps most preppers miss and shows them how to stop relying on luck and start relying on strategy.

 The solution is Comprehensive Emergency Management – a proven approach used in private sector industry as well as public sector government. In my class we will translate the elements of CEM (Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery) into Comprehensive Preparedness for Families and Households. You’ll learn about the foundational elements of a comprehensive plan, why you need mitigation and preparedness plans that strengthen your defenses while life is good, and the importance of response and recovery plans that become your “break glass in case of fire” toolkit when things go wrong. You’ll walk away with the knowledge needed to identify risks objectively, organize tailored response plans, and accelerate recovery so you can return to normal faster. Out of all the sessions at Prepper Camp, this class is the one that ensures you’re not just reacting to emergencies – you’re prepared to prevent them, endure them, and bounce back stronger. This isn’t just another preparedness talk; it’s the missing 75% of your plan.

Day Hike Preparation– How to Keep from becoming a victim

EJ Snyder

(More Info to Come)

Disappear ON the Internet:
Forrest Garvin

Your personal information is collected, tracked, and exposed daily—often without your consent. In this powerful session, privacy expert Forrest Garvin will uncover how to protect yourself in a world where digital threats are everywhere. You’ll learn when and how to use online aliases, how to make anonymous purchases safely, and what it takes to keep your communications private with secure email and VPN tools.

Forrest will also explore the growing threat of identity theft and expose the truth behind title fraud and antivirus software—what works, what doesn’t, and what you actually need to stay secure. Whether you’re looking to improve your privacy or protect your family from common digital risks, this session will give you clear, practical steps to start using immediately.

Dutch Oven & Camp Cooking

Ronald “Pork Chop” Mangum

During class Ron will go over seasoning cast iron, learning how to cook over an open fire, or in a traditional oven, as well as handouts on the charcoal temperatures and recipes that I have used in the past.

Ron will open the class up for instructional conversation with a hands on approach as well as teaching how to stack and or the uses of the lids of the Dutch ovens.

Ron will also go through the process of seasoning some cast iron as well as cleaning and maintaining the cast iron, with a small dip in to the history of cast iron and why it is still the best cooking surface today.

Electrocution – Safety, First Aid, and Rescue of Electrocution Victims; How not to become a victim yourself.

Tom Trout

What do you do when a powerline comes down on a vehicle, or someone using electric equipment gets shocked and is incapacitated? What kind of first aid can be administered?

Electrocution can happen just about anywhere and at anytime. It can be invisible, silent and deadly.

Especially during extreme weather events, electricity can be lethal.

This class offers some major do’s and don’ts about our invisible friend that you may not have considered in the past, and that could possibly save your life, or those around you, in the future.

In this class we will briefly explore what electricity is, and basically how it works, and the how it can damage the human body.

We will discuss what you can do to survive a situation, and how you may or may not be able to rescue someone in danger.

Firearms for Women

Nicolle Wallace

Ladies are the fastest growing demographic in the area of firearms. As women, we face many situations that are unique to us. Our bodies are designed differently and that makes details and options very important.

Firearms, and all that encompass them, can be confusing and intimidating. In this class we will break down the world of firearms into easy to understand language. We will discuss how to find the firearm(s) that will serve you best. Most firearms can be easily modified and accessorized to fit you and your situation. There are options on how we carry them and store them in our homes. Come learn the acronyms and terms commonly spoken about firearms so you can be knowledgeable and not be taken advantage of by a salesman who “knows exactly what you need”.

Fire Starting

Melvin Case

Knowing how to start a fire can be the difference between life and death in a survival situation. In this class you will learn  and multiple fire starting techniques for all scenarios, that could keep you warm, provide cooking for meals, safe drinking water, and even  signal for help.

Food Storage Feasting – Making a Feast Out of Food Storage

Deb Davis  

Preparing meals from your long-term storage food shouldn’t be a trial, especially when you’re already in a crisis. And eating great tasting food, by using your food stores to their greatest potential, is a morale booster for your family and group, as well.

Deb has been cooking, canning, and preparing food for a long time. Rice and beans may be basic fodder, but they don’t have to be boring. She helps bring verve and zest to the routine requirements of daily food. She also points out how to modify the food for your body’s best use.

With Food Storage Feasting, Deb will teach you how to integrate long-shelf-life, common ingredients into your daily menu. As well as what to do when you need quick fixes on the run! Food can be fun, and learn how to make it, keep it, and enjoy it, with Food Storage Feasting!

Gain Freedom with a Home Based Business

Forrest Garvin

Explore how creating a home-based business can be one of the most powerful tools for regaining control over your finances, lowering your tax burden, and improving your overall quality of life. Most people don’t realize that the tax system is designed to reward business owners — and if you don’t have a home-based business, you are very likely paying far more in taxes than necessary. In this presentation, you’ll learn why earning income differently matters just as much as how much you earn, and how a properly structured home-based business can allow you to legally keep more of what you already make.

We’ll cover how everyday expenses — things you’re already paying for — can often be repositioned as legitimate business deductions, allowing you to save money on taxes while also creating new income opportunities. You’ll see how turning a skill, passion, or hobby into a business can provide flexibility, protect your income, and open doors to financial resilience that most people never access. This is not about quitting your job overnight or chasing risky ideas; it’s about understanding the system, using it wisely, and building something practical that supports your lifestyle and long-term goals.

By the end of this session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how a home-based business can help you reduce financial stress, create more options for your family, and move toward greater independence — all while working within the rules that already exist. The goal is simple: improve your life, keep more of your money, and build something meaningful that works for you, not against you.

Get Off the Grid- Starting Now.

Rick Austin

If you are worried about inflation, the cost and availability of food,  keeping your job, the price of fuel, and the coming financial crash, you need to get off the grid- now!

When you Get Off Grid- It is not just about getting off the power grid- It is about getting off the currency grid, the work grid, the commute grid, and the food grid.

Getting off the Grid is not about saving the planet  – It’s about saving yourself.  It’s about saving your own economic freedom,  freedom from stress, freedom from debt, freedom from slavery, freedom from banks and bosses, freedom from the poisonous in our industrial food system, freedom from the health care system,  and the freedom of your own long term security.  

Ultimately getting off the grid, creates security and  happiness. 

You can get off the grid, starting now- by doing simple things that will save you lots of money. And you don’t need to spend $40,000 on solar panels to do it.

Find out how Rick Austin and Survivor Jane got off the grid- and how you can too. Starting Right Now!

Ghost Phones and Ghost Computers- How Not to Be Seen By the Digital Enemy

Sean Tario

If I gave you a weapon to fight in a battle, did not give you any training on how the weapon actually works, and then told you it had a GPS tracking device, microphone and camera that was being tracked by the enemy… would you use it?

OF COURSE NOT!

So why do we continue to use phones, laptops, “smart” TVs and related devices that are controlled and owned by the very companies and organizations that are trying to eliminate us? Using a secure browser and VPN only serves as a band-aid to a more pressing issue in that the core operating system of most all Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon devices is controlled and owned by the very companies we are trying to keep OUT of our lives!

This class will focus on the fundamentals and demonstrate the use of open source systems and devices that help you reclaim your digital sovereignty and privacy without needing to sacrifice your productivity.

Ham Radio -Practical Radio Preps- Communications – What You Need to Know

Tighe Kuykendall

Become a communications asset!

Join me as we talk about the basics of communications and how you can stay informed and connected with family, friends, neighbors, and others across your state or across the country, no matter what the circumstances.

We’ll discuss licensing, radio equipment including low cost shortwave receivers, improvised and homemade antennas, radio direction finding, communications procedures, and how to practice your radio skills.

And if you are not sure what to do with your new radio, we’ll go through programming examples for some common models and how you can get on the air to practice, along with how to build your own Comms Go Bag.

Herbal Dental Care

Dr. Amanda Cartwright

Herbal Dental Care teaches how to use plants and natural remedies for oral health, covering herbs for antibacterial action, gum health, cavity prevention, exploring holistic approaches, commercial vs natural products, traditional techniques like oil pulling, and how dental issues can lead to other health issues in the body such as heart disease.   

Do you want to know my secret of going almost 50 years without a single cavity?  Join me as I show you how to ward off cavities, prevent oral issues, and present a pearly white smile!   

Herbal First Aid

Dr. Amanda Cartwright

Herbal first aid is your first line of defense against burns, bleeding, infection, wounds, pain, shock, poison, and asthma because many of the herbs needed are growing in your yard!  This class empowers you to be the first responder in situations where you need to be.   

With each of the above first aid crisis situations, I will discuss the herbs needed to treat those situations and a real-life case where those herbs have saved that person’s life.  Having this knowledge can help you or a loved one in a crisis.  Even if you never need to physically use these herbs on yourself or a loved one in a first aid situation, you can always barter this knowledge if times get tough. 

Heritage Food Craft & Skills

Diane Devereaux

Diane Devereaux, The Canning Diva®, teaches the importance of Heritage Skills & Food Crafts reconnecting those who attend with the foundational skills that sustained families long before modern convenience. She will teach practical food and household skills rooted in self-reliance such as waterglassing eggs, simple cheese making, corning meats and fish, and the advantages of milling whole grains. You’ll also explore traditional fats and their many benefits in sustenance and household use.

Beyond the kitchen, this class expands into everyday wellness and body care. Diane will walk through the basics of making natural salves and simple skincare products. Rooted in the teachings found in her books From Seed to Table and the forthcoming Heritage Skills, this class empowers attendees with time-tested knowledge, modern context, and the confidence to reclaim valuable time-honored skills.

Home Defense

Nicolle Wallace

Our Home Defense Course will delve into just what it takes to keep your most valuable assets safe. These assets are your spouse, kids, and friends. Property can be replaced through your insurance policies, but a life and mental anguish is something which can never be fully recovered from.

We all have watched the news and seen how violent crimes are on the rise, especially since politicians are cutting the budgets of our local Law Enforcement Officers and allowing convicted violent criminals to be released from prisons.

These same politicians understand the threat and live inside homes surrounded by fences, protected by strong men and women who carry firearms that you could never be allowed to own, and have the most expensive Security Systems available.

• Here are the topics we will discuss:
• The Criminal’s Profile
• The Sheep Dog
• Perimeter Security
• Emergency Kits
• Inside of your Home
• Outside of your Home
• Have a Plan
• Firearms & Equipment

Firearms are not your only choice for Home Defense. But they are the most effective. Bad Guys typically stop their attack once they have been shot multiple times.

Homesteading Reality- Making the Most Out of Your Homestead

Survivor Jane

After 17 years of homesteading, Jane has learned that all that glitters is not gold. All those pictures, videos, and posts you see on social media, of beautiful ranch-style houses, with green grounds peppered with flocks of ducks, cute baby chicks and bunnies, and innovative DIY projects, are only part of the tale.

Jane will share the other part – the reality of what really happens as she and hubby, Rick Austin; full-time homesteaders and, self-reliant solely on how successful their endeavors are, meet the challenges of off-grid living.

How Not to Die in the Wilderness- Know Thy Enemy

Andrew Herrington

When the going gets tough, do you have what it takes to survive a wilderness emergency? Join Andrew Herrington as he breaks down the essence of “The Reality of Survival.” Participants will leave having an understanding of the reality of wilderness emergencies and how to avoid them. Andrew is a Search and Rescue Team Leader (Team BUSAR) and was a Wildlife Ranger in the Smokies with a wealth of knowledge and first- hand experience. Andrew will cover the planning, training, and equipment needed for superior skills in a wilderness setting. Don’t rely on reality television shows for your wilderness emergency knowledge. How these lessons apply to the preparedness community will also be discussed. Hear first-hand what it takes to survive!

How to Be Mentally and Spiritually Prepared for the Worst

Dr. Rex Walker

The whole world is on the verge of chaos. Inflation, the economy, and the stability of our society are all on the precipice of total collapse.

There are many people who are prepared and are continuing to prepare for what could be the worst times of our lives and possibly the worst that America has ever seen.

But most people are not Spiritually or mentally prepared to be isolated or cut off from the world or information. Are you ready? It could happen in a moment’s notice. THE BEST TOOL AND RESOURCE THAT GOD HAS GIVEN YOU IS YOU!. Are you prepared to lead and encourage others during difficult times? The importance is not to just survive, IT IS TO THRIVE!

Even under the most difficult conditions you can and should have hope and encouragement. BE PREPARED MENTALLY AND ESPECIALLY SPIRITUALLY. This is the key to ultimate preparedness!

How to Reload Ammunition

Nik Davrados

Have you ever heard wondered about ammunition reloading?

Have you been curious about doing it yourself, but are intimidated by the unknown?

Have you gotten bogged down in all of the different equipment and processes?

Nik Davrados (Redeye Reloading) will tell you about the basic process and benefits of hand-loading your own ammunition, as well the best equipment selection to perform the basic process.

By the end of the class we will help everyone answer two important questions; is handloading for me, and can I do this? The former depends on you, but the latter is an overwhelming YES. 

Immunity:  How to keep you and your loved ones healthy

 Shanais Pelka

Immunity discusses our immune system in detail, pathogens, the terrain theory, and what to do to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.  This course details how to balance your body to achieve enhanced immunity through nutrition, lifestyle tips, and daily supplementation.  We will discuss tonic herbs and mushrooms that you can grow yourself to support daily immunity, as well as herbs used for acute sickness.  We will discuss digestion,  the gut, the liver, and the adrenal glands for balanced immunity.

In this class, you will learn some important nutrition tips and herbal tea recipes to support overall immunity and wellness, as well as other herbal recipes for enhanced immune support during the cold and flu season.

Land Navigation

Mike Adkins

Mike is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran with three tours in Afghanistan. He taught Land Navigation for many years (among other things). In this class Mike will teach you the MGRS system of navigation without the use of GPS,  just a map & a compass, so that you can find your way from where you are, to where you want to be.

Living Without Electricity

Chuck Jeager

In this class, Chuck Jager—host of the Survival and Basic Badass Podcast—walks attendees through a realistic look at how modern society could be thrown back to a pre-grid existence. We’ll begin by examining the most likely causes of a long-term power outage, including cyber attacks on infrastructure, EMP events, and major solar flares. From there, we’ll explore what the world actually looks like when the lights stay off: no electricity or running utilities, no emergency services, no banking system, and no functioning supply chain. This section focuses on real-world consequences so you can understand what life would truly be like in the days, months, and years after the grid goes down.

The second half of the class is all about practical survival and preparation. Chuck will cover how to set up your home and lifestyle to function without the grid, including reliable water supply options, essential tools, and systems that allow daily life to continue. We’ll discuss long-term food storage, gardening for sustainability, off-grid communications, and realistic approaches to personal and family security. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for building resilience, reducing dependence on fragile systems, and increasing their odds of thriving—not just surviving—after a long-term power-down event.

Medicinal Plant Walk

Stephanie Hein

(This will be a walkabout)

Join Stephanie Hein, Clinical Herbalist of Wise Earth Botanicals, for a guided medicinal plant walk focused on self-reliance and practical skills. Learning to identify wild medicinal and edible plants is an essential part of preparedness, offering the ability to support health and nourishment using wild medicinal and edible plants, which are often far more nutrient-dense and vibrant than what is typically found in grocery stores.

This walk will cover basic plant identification, common medicinal and edible species, traditional uses, ethical harvesting, and safety considerations. Participants will gain real-world knowledge that builds confidence in working with the land—developing skills valuable for everyday wellness, and long-term self-sufficiency.

Meshtastic – The Ultimate SHTF Communication. Totally Secure, and Totally Off-grid.

Chin Gibson

How can you communicate in an emergency where there is no cell phone service? How do you communicate when the grid and internet are down too?

Sure, you can use handheld walkie-talkie type radios using Ham, MURS, GMRS, or FRS channels, but anyone that wants to, can hear everything that you are saying and they can triangulate your location.

And what if you also needed to know where a family member or teammates were located?

With Meshtastic you can communicate without any connection to a cellular network, or even the internet, and send encrypted private messages to individuals, or to groups without anyone knowing.

And you can visually keep track of your family or your team on a map, while they are on the move.

Meshtastic works using a tiny little $65.00 radio that is blue toothed to your phone (with no cellphone signal needed). You just use your phone as an screen to send and receive messages over the air using the radio. The messages are encrypted end to end, so no one can eavesdrop on your conversation, and no one can triangulate your location.

In this class we will go over several scenarios where you can use Meshtastic, before, during and after a SHTF event.

Neighborhood Security and Defense Planning

Kerry Alzner

You can’t wait until a crisis to start planning your neighborhood/retreat defense. This class will be an overview of looking at your neighborhood or compound to identify vulnerabilities and to make plans to secure it. Check points and procedures at those check points. Foot and vehicle patrols. Observation positions: a quick overview of how to establish them and where. We will asl talk about how to establish a Quick Reaction Force: Who, What, When, Why, How.

Night Vision and Thermal Optics

Cameron Evans

Own the night! Are you considering investing in night vision or thermal optics? This class provides an overview and answers questions you may have about these next level optics. We will go over classifications, configurations, specifications, applications, training, and care and maintenance of these optics.

Owning and training with this level of gear gives you a game changing advantage. It could be the difference between thriving or nearly surviving.

Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense: A practical guide to survival in an NBC environment.

David Jones

In this class you will learn the effects of a Nuclear blast, how far they travel, as well as fallout: how it travels, what it will effect and how to protect yourself from it. You will also learn how to build a Faraday Gage and more importantly, what to put in it!

To bunker or not to bunker that is the question.

Learn the best protection in a chemical attack, the number one killer in any NBC attack, the best protection from a biological agent or pandemics including Anthrax, Ebloa, the Zika Virus and the flu.

This class will give you practical steps everyone can take to protect themselves and their family.

Parasites: Guess Who Came to Dinner?

Stephanie Hein

In this class, you will learn about the three primary types of parasites that affect humans, why they are so prevalent, and how they can quietly contribute to a wide range of underlying health concerns. We’ll explore how parasites impact digestion, energy levels, immunity, mood, and overall vitality—often without clear or immediate symptoms. Gaining an understanding of how these organisms function and affect the internal environment provides an essential foundation for protecting long-term health and resilience.

Before the Flexner Report of 1910, parasite cleansing was a common household practice and an accepted part of maintaining wellness. In this class, you will walk away with information on recognizing symptoms, exploring testing options, and learning about time-honored herbs that have traditionally been used to address parasitic imbalance. We’ll also cover practical lifestyle strategies to strengthen the inner terrain, helping reduce the likelihood of re-infestation and supporting self-reliance through actionable knowledge you can begin applying immediately.

Personal Drones – Post Disaster

Michael McKinley

Off the shelf consumer drones can be a force multiplier in a SHTF scenario, as well as everyday monitoring of your property and your area. Learn how a personal drone can be your high platform observation post. Find out how you can use it in a manner that will unlikely be detected, and how cameras, and thermal optics can multiply your ability to see what is going on around you.

Small drones can even be used to deliver payloads, from life saving water and first aid in a Search and Rescue operation, to information and supplies for your team on patrol.

We’re going to concentrate on the middle of the road types of drones and their uses in a post SHTF scenario. We’ll be going over types of drones, the many sizes of drones and the many tactical uses of a drone in the current political climate. Don’t be paranoid, be prepared.

Prepper Treasure – Learn to Cache

Greg New

Have you ever considered how to securely conceal and store vital resources for you and your family or MAG prior to the next natural or man-made disaster? Do you have a “Get Home” or “Bug Out Route” planned and wondered how you would carry all the food and other supplies you would need? This class is for you!  Taken directly from the pages of my upcoming book “Prepper Treasure”, you will learn: best types of caches, how to prepare items prior to caching, the tactics of emplacing a cache, and most importantly how to choose and document the location of your Prepper Treasure. I will share skills techniques learned during my 18+ years of Special Forces experience in Unconventional Warfare that will help you ensure that your cache will be easily found by you but invisible to others.

When the next disaster strikes, you need to be prepared to provide food, water, shelter, and security for yourself and the ones you love. Once it happens, there is no “I’ll get to that tomorrow” left. Start TODAY! Emplacing Caches can be a valuable part of your complete preparedness plan; but only if you act BEFORE you need them. Join me at the “Prepper Treasure” class and learn a valuable new skill for your preparedness toolbox. Prepper Camp is currently the only place in the world that this class is taught by me outside of privately contracted events.

Preserving for Your Pets

Diane Devereaux

Our pets depend on us—especially during emergencies, supply disruptions, or times when commercial pet food may be unavailable or unsafe. Diane Devereaux, The Canning Diva®, teaches Preserving for Your Pets, where attendees learn how to prepare, preserve, and store real, species-appropriate food for dogs and cats using proven home-preservation methods. This class explores the distinct nutritional needs of dogs versus cats, including protein and fat requirements, essential nutrients, and ingredients pets should never consume.

Drawing from Diane’s book Preserving for Your Pets, the class covers practical preservation techniques including pressure canning, dehydration, freeze-drying, and freezing, with guidance on which methods work best for specific ingredients and recipes. Attendees will learn how to safely preserve meats, broths, organ blends, and whole-food meals, and how to build a pet food plan that supports long-term health, digestion, and resilience using skills that are safe, sustainable, and achievable.

Project Appleseed- Learn Rifle Marksmanship- for All Skill Levels

Rick Martin

Project Appleseed™ is a nationwide 501(c)3 non-profit organization staffed entirely by volunteers who are committed to upholding the values and principles of America’s founding fathers. We use rifle and pistol marksmanship instruction as a gateway to help bring our nation’s history to life and to show that many of the values that our forefathers relied upon to win our independence are still very much in demand today.

This class gives you a brief overview of the rifle marksmanship and early American heritage that will introduce individuals of all skill levels to the knowledge that was so crucial to the success of our nation’s founders. Find out why your target never lies to you, learn why a simple sling will give you the most stable field shooting position, and learn the tripod of rifle marksmanship: a steady position, the 6 steps of firing the shot, and natural point of aim.  We look forward to seeing you!

Restoring Cast Iron Cookware

Neal Morris

If you have cast iron cook wear that is crusty, dirty, sticky, or rusty and don’t know how to fix it, attend the class. By the end, you’ll be able to make your pan look and function like brand new.

During the class you will learn:

1- Brief history and properties of cast iron cookware.

2- The differences between new and vintage cast-iron.

3- What to look for, and where to look for, vintage cast-iron.

4- How to restore damaged, carbon encrusted, and rusty cast-iron cookware.

5- How to properly season and maintain cast-iron cookware.

6- Cooking with cast iron.

Restoring old cast-iron takes some time, but it is well worth it.

Secret Garden of Survival- How to Grow a Camouflaged Food-Forest

Rick Austin- The Survivalist Gardener

Imagine a food garden that you only have to plant once in your life-time, that takes up very little space, that will provide food for you and your family for the next 30 years; that can grow five times more food per square foot than traditional or commercial gardening; and where you never have to weed, never have to use fertilizers and never have to use pesticide– ever.

And the whole garden is disguised to look like overgrown underbrush, so that anyone passing by would not even dream that you had food growing there!

It’s the essential prepper food source that can provide you with all the fruit, vegetables, nuts and berries, that you and your family can consume in a year.

Secret Greenhouse of Survival- How to Build the Ultimate Homestead & Prepper Greenhouse

(This class will now be combined with the Secret Garden of Survival Presentation.)

 Rick Austin- The Survivalist Gardener

Imagine a greenhouse that heats your home in the winter; and heats your water; that grows five times more food per sq. ft. than a hoop house; that provides food for you and your family all year long; where your food grows in 3 dimensions; where you never have to use fertilizer; where you never have to use pesticide, and where you can grow exotic foods, i.e. citrus or coffee trees in New England); that allows you to start seedlings in the spring; that hides your solar electric system; and that can house your small animals or incubate chickens and ducks.

All disguised to look like a porch on your home, so that desperate and hungry passersby would  have no idea that you have food growing there. 

Secret Livestock of Survival- How to Raise the 10 Best Choices for Retreat and Homestead Livestock

Rick Austin- The Survivalist Gardener

Protein should be a big portion of your diet in a homestead or retreat situation. Many traditional farm animals are not a good choice for the small homestead or for the prepper trying to remain undetected. (Hint- Roosters crowing are a dead giveaway to your location.) Find out what animals are the least amount of work for you, and give you the highest return on your investment of money, time and resources.  And find out which livestock animals are the most discreet- so they won’t give away your location!

Situational Awareness For Everyone (S.A.F.E.)

Ken Hardy

In everyday life, people get comfortable in their environment, personal routines, and the comings and goings of others in their lives. This can be comforting, secure, and easy, however, becoming complacent and routine can allow for opportunists to take advantage of these habits by catching people unaware, vulnerable, and subject to harm. It can lead to being unaware of physical conditions that can lead to injury or even death. In today’s volatile and unsettled society, situational awareness is a key to avoiding a multitude of dangers, from predatory individuals to dangerous physical environmental conditions.
The S.A.F.E. presentation will cover such topics as atmospherics in social environments, awareness and observation of individuals who are behaving in unusual ways. Anomalies in everyday life, being aware of what should be “there” that is not “there” or conversely, something unusual that is “different” about a known environmental (daily routine) situation. The S.A.F.E. program will help the student understand more about observation of situations, how to develop observational skills, and determine whether a situation is potentially dangerous or could develop into a dangerous event. The development of these skills can help with mental acuity and cognition.

Solar Ovens

Forest Garvin

(More info to come.)

Tanning Hides the Old Fashioned Way- Brain Tanning

Mary Elizabeth Williams

(The) Trained Protection Dog – A Prepper’s Best Friend –And Best Security Asset.

Joel Ryals

Rising crime rates and social unrest are enough to make anyone want to increase their security. Electronic security measures are great…until the electricity goes out. A gun is good, but will it help you when there are multiple attackers? What is the one security asset (with lots of other benefits as well) that can help with multiple attackers, never needs electricity, doesn’t run out of ammunition and will be your best battle buddy till the end? THE DOG.

Come hear the many benefits a dog can add to your security spectrum from how to deal with the reality of a hostile confrontation to what happens to your defensive plans as soon as the fighting starts, to how the dog fills the HUGE gap between fighting with your hands and using deadly force. Do you need Security for you or your family while you’re gone? The dog may be the what you’ve been looking for.

Trapping Game and Predators

Melvin Case

The most upsetting thing for someone going through the trouble, time and effort, to raise their own food, is when you go to pick your bounty, and you find that some varmint has already beaten you to it!

So groundhogs, rabbits, raccoons, opossums, squirrels and the like,  need to be kept in check.

Then there is the beaver that can take a fruit tree that took you years to grow, down in one night !!! They can also flood fields, and block culverts that can washout roads.

And fox, coyote, bobcats, and other predators, can devastate your chickens, ducks, rabbits, and goats in a matter of minutes.

When the SHTF you do not need the added work or loss of your hard earned resources.

And a trapped animal’s meat, fur and leather is an added benefit.

This is a practical trapping class, with hands-on demonstrations, on the ground.

Trash Bag Survival

EJ Snyder

(More info to come.)

Unique and Efficient Every Day Carry (EDC) – It’s More Than Just a Firearm!

Jan Emore

In this class we will discuss what you should be carrying on your body, every day, and it’s not just a firearm!

In this class we will talk about unique, simple and efficient things to carry, that you probably have not thought of, that can get you to safety, to your vehicle, and to your bug out bag. (The Bug Out Bag/ Go Bag class is a separate class, because there are different items you can carry in your Bug Out Bag/Go Bag, that you cannot carry on your person.)

We will examine the different purposes for your EDC. We will discuss various levels of alert and how to change what you carry to suit those different levels. And we will discuss the suitability of what you carry to your age, gender, size, health, and purpose.

Using Every Day Carry items and building a Bug Out Bag/ Go Bag are the most logical and least overwhelming place to start your preparation plans.

Utilizing Fibers For Homesteading and Survival

Jordan Smith

Fiber, such as wool, is a resource that people pay little attention to in today’s time.  Natural fiber items are even less understood and almost considered an oddity with the number of synthetic products now in circulation. Having the ability and skill to make your own clothing could make or break a family or group during tough time. Gloves, hats, shirts, sweaters, underwear everyday things that we take for granted could have a huge impact on our lives and make an individual quite vulnerable.

This class will discuss the sources in which fibers come from, be it animal, plant or even insect. This will cover many of the main types of sources and the multiple uses for them in the prepper and homesteading lifestyle. 

You will get to see first-hand the type of equipment that are ideal.  As well as getting to see and handle some of the fibers up-close. I will also present and show how these fibers can be used and handled in its final process.   You will leave with simple set of plans to build your own drop spindle. We will also discuss the how to begin in your new fiber adventure.

This class will allow you to walk away with a whole new view on this great resource.

What Happens After BANG!

Ken Hardy

What happens (really) after you have used deadly force to defend yourself and your family? …After you have exercised your right to self-defense, what happens next? What can go wrong, and how can you protect yourself, after you have pulled the trigger?

Course Outline:

1. The structure of the Judicial system and how it works.
2. The structure of the Judicial system and how it works…in reality.
3. The act of self-defense, and it’s pitfalls. (It isn’t what you think it is)
4. The cops and their role, how it affects you, and what you should do.
5. Incompetence in cops, investigators, and district attorneys
6. District attorneys and their political agenda and what that means to you.
7. What happens to you physically, psychologically, and emotionally if you inflict deadly force or death in your self-defense.
8. Examples of self defense gone wrong. (Short Ray Krone video)
9. Train, Educate, and Reflect on options, (Run Hide, Fight)
10. Question and answer (10-15 minutes)
11. Conclusion. How to protect yourself

Wildland/ Retreat Fire Protection

Andrew Herrington

Since 2005, more than 89,000 structures have been destroyed by wildfires resulting in an untold number of fatalities, evacuations, and personal losses. Drawing from over 20 years of wildland firefighting experience, Andrew Herrington will outline the steps to protect your retreat and community, along with the resources, gear, and techniques to fight the threat if needed. Andrew’s eyes were opened the first time he triaged homes on a Western fire detail and again on the front lines of the Gatlinburg Firestorm. Lessons from those experiences were directly incorporated into the construction and wildland fire defense plan for his own home and have been tested during a recent wildfire in his community. 

Wine Making – Made Simple 

Jan Emore  

Learn how to make this is old family recipe, that has easy to follow instructions, using simple equipment and common ingredients. Using this process, you can have wine in about 45 days.

Even if you don’t drink alcohol, wine is a great barter item. It is also an inexpensive way to produce alcohol for medicine and disinfecting.

Learn from Jan’s wine making experience so you don’t have to make the mistakes that she did. Come to this class and you will become a successful winemaker, using a simplified process, that is easy, convenient, quick, cheap, and productive.

Winning elections in 2026

Paul Valone

Election wins of 2024 could quickly evaporate in the 2026 midterms. Equally important are local elections, including the city councils, county commissions, and school boards by which leftists control you and propagandize your children.

Mainstream Americans should understand how leftists hijacked western culture, and should work to defeat them, whether nationally or locally. This seminar will show you: (1) What mainstream Americans do wrong in elections; (2) How to create a simple political action committee to defeat hostile incumbents; and (3) How to use “independent expenditures” instead of throwing money at politicians and hoping for the best. We need you to take back our country!

Your Body Is A Weapon – Everybody’s Self Defense Class

Sara Hathaway

Your body is your number one weapon. There are numerous circumstances where your body may be your last line of defense, and you need to be ready to protect yourself. This class focuses on every age group, any sex, and any fitness level. We begin with the background basics of fitness, concentrating on improving that readiness level. Advancing to the next stage should always be the goal. During the class, we will discuss proper nutrition for maintaining an adequate preparedness level. Pain is an excuse for many individuals, so we will explore methods for reducing pain and inflammation that can hold an individual back.

Then we will explore how appearance and situational awareness can make or break you in a self-defense situation. It is essential to know your limits due to your age and prior fitness levels. You need to be able to assess your opponents’ abilities based upon their age and appearance. Knowing how to handle adrenal stress and getting practice at controlling the body’s response is another critical aspect we will explore. Then we will learn some useful tips on how to escape and evade an abduction. Plus, explore the basics of wielding and defending against a bladed weapon attack. Finally, we get into some hands-on practice focusing on learning a few moves very well rather than many movements, not so well.

The instructor, Sara Hathaway, grew up a country girl, shooting rifles and bowhunting. She began training martial arts in 2002 in a form called Kuk Sool Won. A fellow student introduced her to the sport of Taekwondo. Her training continued in the disciplines of Kuk Sool Won, Kukkiwon style Taekwondo and Moo Duk Kwon style Taekwondo. In 2007 Sara earned her black belt from Master Instructor John Jonghan Yi. As an individual concerned about disaster preparedness and self-defense, she realized Taekwondo was much more than a sport, and in 2010 she began training with Chief Master Dan Lovas at The Auburn Martial Arts Center. Sara trained off and on at the studio during the next few years and obtained her third-degree blackbelt in Taekwondo. During this time, she also participated in close quarters combat training with a private instructor, Doug Huffman. Sara has become one of six women ever to pass Dan Lovas’s jujitsu test and trained Sport-jujitsu as well. Currently, Sara is training in MMA at Precision Jujitsu, concentrating that training on street fighting rather than cage fighting.

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