Outdoor Cooking for Campers

Forget about freeze-dried food and come learn to cook boldly in the forest! In this immersive cooking class, you’ll discover how to create delicious meals right at your campsite. Come hungry for lunch, because we’ll be cooking a variety of dishes, from hearty meats over fire to creative bushcraft snacks. Some of the skills we will discuss and demonstrate include:

• Cooking a variety of meats over open flames
• Baking and roasting using burying techniques
• Mastering aluminum foil cooking for easy meals
• Building and controlling fires for precise heat
• Boiling water safely in the wild
• Crafting simple bushcraft tools to elevate your cooking

Join us to gain confidence in outdoor cooking and leave with practical skills you can use anywhere! 

Program Notes:

Arrival & Parking: Parking takes place in the field above the farmhouse. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin the class on time.

Environment: This class will take place outdoors. Please check the weather in advance and dress accordingly. Be prepared for walking on uneven terrain and potentially muddy conditions.

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. 

About the Instructor: Kaden Stetler of Stetler Survival

Kaden Stetler is a survival instructor and founder of Stetler Survival, a company dedicated to family emergency preparedness, wilderness skills, and outdoor living. His philosophy is rooted in his company’s motto: “Stay prepared and stay alive.”
 
Kaden’s path to survival training is shaped by a life of service. He first launched Rebel Cause, a Star Wars–themed nonprofit that harnessed fandom to raise funds for the homeless. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Kaden drew on his training as a chef to provide over 700 meals a week for children missing school lunches, unemployed families, and the homeless community—people he respectfully called his “guests.” His efforts expanded into leading a day shelter and eventually a night shelter in Lancaster, where he created safe havens rooted in dignity and empathy. His work earned recognition in newspapers and on television for his commitment to improving lives and strengthening community resilience.

Through Stetler Survival, Kaden now channels his experience into teaching others how to prepare for emergencies, adapt to uncertainty, and thrive in the outdoors. He believes survival skills are not only about wilderness living but about empowering families to face crises with confidence and unity. A devoted husband and father of two, Kaden passes down the values of situational awareness, resourcefulness, and preparedness to his children. His instruction blends technical expertise with compassion, inspiring others to stay safe, capable, and connected in a rapidly changing world.