Elements of Survival is a three-part\, hands-on wilderness skills series th at teaches practical techniques for thriving outdo ors\, including building shelter\, making fire\, a nd finding and purifying water. Each 3 hour class focuses on a different set of survival techniques\ , blending practical “make and take” projects with outdoor instruction.
\n \nClasses begin at the corn barn\, where participants may craft useful tools and learn foun dational concepts\, before taking a short hike int o the woods to practice skills at the outdoor clas sroom. While geared toward a mature audience\, stu dents ages 12 and up are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Whether you join for one class or the full series\, you’ll walk away with lasting tools \, knowledge\, and confidence to thrive in the out doors.
\n \nIn this class\, y ou’ll learn how to find\, filter\, and purify wate r using both modern tools and primitive techniques . From building your own water filter to recognizi ng natural collection methods\, this course will g ive you the knowledge and confidence to stay hydra ted in the wild. Here's what to expect:
\n \n < p>Make & Take Projects:\n \nYou’ll leave with your own water-purification projects and critical skills t o locate\, collect\, and make safe drinking water in nearly any environment.
\n \nThis class combin es the grounding skills of Earth with the vital ro le of Air to teach you how to build shelter\, work with natural resources\, and use your environment to survive. From stone-boiled water to woodland s helters\, you’ll gain practical skills that transf orm the wilderness into a place of resilience and home. Time in this class will be spent on the foll owing:
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By the e nd\, you’ll leave with handmade survival tools and a deeper connection to the earth beneath your feet and the air that fuels every f ire and breath.
\n \nFire is one of the most essential survival skills—and one of the most rewarding to master. In this hands-on class\, you’ll learn both practical fire-starting projects to take home and the fundamental techniques to confidently build\, maintain\, and use fire in the outdoors.
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< strong>Hands-On Skills:
\n \nBy the end of this class\, you’ll bring home your own custom fire-starting tools an d gain the confidence to safely build and use fire in any outdoor situation.
\n \nItems to Bring:
A backpack\, water\, gloves\, and a knife.
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\n Arrival & Parking: Parking takes
place in the field above the farmhouse. Plan to ar
rive 10 minutes early so we can begin the class on
time.
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\n Environment: This c
lass will take place outdoors\, rain or shine. Ple
ase check the weather in advance and dress accordi
ngly. Be prepared for walking on uneven terrain an
d potentially muddy conditions.
Ca ncellation Policy: All programs are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances\, includin g inclement weather. Participants will receive an email in the days preceding the program for any ch anges or cancellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refund Policy here.
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Kaden Stetler is a survival
instructor and founder of Stetler Survival\, a com
pany dedicated to family emergency preparedness\,
wilderness skills\, and outdoor living. His philos
ophy is rooted in his company’s motto: “Stay prepa
red and stay alive.”
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\n Kaden’s pat
h to survival training is shaped by a life of serv
ice. He first launched Rebel Cause\, a Star Wars–t
hemed nonprofit that harnessed fandom to raise fun
ds for the homeless. When the COVID-19 pandemic st
ruck\, Kaden drew on his training as a chef to pro
vide over 700 meals a week for children missing sc
hool lunches\, unemployed families\, and the homel
ess community—people he respectfully called his “g
uests.” His efforts expanded into leading a day sh
elter and eventually a night shelter in Lancaster\
, where he created safe havens rooted in dignity a
nd empathy. His work earned recognition in newspap
ers and on television for his commitment to improv
ing lives and strengthening community resilience.<
br />\n
\n Through Stetler Survival\, Kaden
now channels his experience into teaching others h
ow to prepare for emergencies\, adapt to uncertain
ty\, and thrive in the outdoors. He believes survi
val skills are not only about wilderness living bu
t about empowering families to face crises with co
nfidence and unity. A devoted husband and father o
f two\, Kaden passes down the values of situationa
l awareness\, resourcefulness\, and preparedness t
o his children. His instruction blends technical e
xpertise with compassion\, inspiring others to sta
y safe\, capable\, and connected in a rapidly chan
ging world.
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n Elements of Survival is a three-part \, hands-on wilderness skills series that teaches practical techniques for thriving outdoors\, inclu ding building shelter\, making fire\, and finding and purifying water. Each 3 hour class focuses on a different set of survival techniques\, blending practical “make and take” projects with outdoor in struction.\n \n \n \n Classes begin at the corn ba rn\, where participants may craft useful tools and learn foundational concepts\, before taking a sho rt hike into the woods to practice skills at the o utdoor classroom. While geared toward a mature aud ience\, students ages 12 and up are welcome when a ccompanied by an adult. Whether you join for one c lass or the full series\, you’ll walk away with la sting tools\, knowledge\, and confidence to thrive in the outdoors.\n \n \n \n September 26th - Wate r\n \n \n In this class\, you’ll learn how to find \, filter\, and purify water using both modern too ls and primitive techniques. From building your ow n water filter to recognizing natural collection m ethods\, this course will give you the knowledge a nd confidence to stay hydrated in the wild. Here's what to expect:\n \n \n \n Make & Take Projects:\ n \n \n \n \n DIY water bottle filter\n Solar st ill kit\n \n \n Hands-On Skills:\n \n \n \n \n Us ing your handmade water filter and solar still\n Understanding LifeStraw basics\n Effectively usin g aqua tabs \n Setting up a tarp rain catch\n Wa ter boiling methods for disinfection\n Using blea ch safely to purify water\n Filtering with a clot h \n Drinking from moss\n Collecting water with bags over leafy branches\n \n \n You’ll leave with your own water-purification projects and critical skills to locate\, collect\, and make safe drinki ng water in nearly any environment.\n \n \n \n Oct ober 3rd - Earth & Air\n \n \n This class combines the grounding skills of Earth with the vital role of Air to teach you how to build shelter\, work w ith natural resources\, and use your environment t o survive. From stone-boiled water to woodland she lters\, you’ll gain practical skills that transfor m the wilderness into a place of resilience and ho me. Time in this class will be spent on the follow ing:\n \n \n \n Make & Take Projects:\n \n \n \n \ n Bamboo bellows (to breathe life into your fires )\n Wooden cup (crafted with your own hands)\n \n \n Hands-On Skills:\n \n \n \n \n Boiling water with heated stones\n Cooking meals on flat rocks\ n Building a Dakota fire hole\n Constructing a w oodland shelter from natural materials\n Using le aves for insulation and rain protection\n Craftin g a cooking hook from a Y-branch\n Practical uses of dirt in survival situations\n \n \n By the end \, you’ll leave with handmade survival tools and a deeper connection to the earth beneath your feet and the air that fuels every fire and breath.\n \n \n \n October 10th - Fire \n \n \n Fire is one of the most essential survival skills—and one of the most rewarding to master. In this hands-on class\ , you’ll learn both practical fire-starting projec ts to take home and the fundamental techniques to confidently build\, maintain\, and use fire in the outdoors.\n \n \n \n Make & Take Projects:\n \n \ n \n \n Wax fire starter\n Ferro rod keychain\, necklace\, or bracelet\n Waterproof matches\n \n \n Hands-On Skills:\n \n \n \n \n Breaking down f irewood safely with a hatchet and knife\n Underst anding the Rule of 3s in survival\n Choosing the right fire lay for cooking\, warmth\, and efficien cy\n Identifying dry\, ready-to-burn wood\n Stri king a ferro rod to start a fire\n Making simple hooks for campfire cooking\n Cooking ash cakes ov er the fire\n Directing and reflecting heat with stones and fire placement\n Extinguish a fire com pletely and responsibly\n \n \n By the end of this class\, you’ll bring home your own custom fire-st arting tools and gain the confidence to safely bui ld and use fire in any outdoor situation.\n \n \n \n \n Program Notes:\n \n \n Items to Bring: A bac kpack\, water\, gloves\, and a knife.\n \n \n \n A rrival & Parking: Parking takes place in the field above the farmhouse. Plan to arrive 10 minutes ea rly so we can begin the class on time.\n \n \n \n Environment: This class will take place outdoors\, rain or shine. Please check the weather in advanc e and dress accordingly. Be prepared for walking o n uneven terrain and potentially muddy conditions. \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy: All programs are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances \, including inclement weather. Participants will receive an email in the days preceding the program for any changes or cancellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refund Policy here (h ttp://hornfarmcenter.org/refund-policy/). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor: Kaden St etler of Stetler Survival\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaden Stetler is a survival instructor an d founder of Stetler Survival\, a company dedicate d to family emergency preparedness\, wilderness sk ills\, and outdoor living. His philosophy is roote d in his company’s motto: “Stay prepared and stay alive.”\n \n \n \n Kaden’s path to survival train ing is shaped by a life of service. He first launc hed Rebel Cause\, a Star Wars–themed nonprofit tha t harnessed fandom to raise funds for the homeless . When the COVID-19 pandemic struck\, Kaden drew o n his training as a chef to provide over 700 meals a week for children missing school lunches\, unem ployed families\, and the homeless community—peopl e he respectfully called his “guests.” His efforts expanded into leading a day shelter and eventuall y a night shelter in Lancaster\, where he created safe havens rooted in dignity and empathy. His wor k earned recognition in newspapers and on televisi on for his commitment to improving lives and stren gthening community resilience.\n \n \n \n Through Stetler Survival\, Kaden now channels his experien ce into teaching others how to prepare for emergen cies\, adapt to uncertainty\, and thrive in the ou tdoors. He believes survival skills are not only a bout wilderness living but about empowering famili es to face crises with confidence and unity. A dev oted husband and father of two\, Kaden passes down the values of situational awareness\, resourceful ness\, and preparedness to his children. His instr uction blends technical expertise with compassion\ , inspiring others to stay safe\, capable\, and co nnected in a rapidly changing world.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000 LOCATION:4945 Horn Rd\n York\, PA 17406\n United States\n URL:https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1307 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR