Offerings Begin Spring 2027

DAY 1: ARRIVAL & CAMP SETUP

1:30 PM Arrival + Welcome 60-75 min

2:45 PM Campsite Selection & Layout 45 min

3:30 PM Shelter Setup 60–75 min

4:45 PM Camp Kitchen & Food Basics 45 min

5:30 PM Fire Basics 45 min

6:15 PM Dinner + Downtime 60–90 min

7:45 PM Evening Skills (Prepping for dark, Fire Tending) 45 min

8:30 PM Nighttime Prep & Expectations 30 min

9:00 PM Quiet Hours / Sleep Overnight

DAY 2: MORNING & BREAKDOWN

8:00 AM Morning Wake-Up & Warm Drinks 45 min

8:45 AM Breakfast & Morning Camp Routines 45 min

9:30 AM Breaking Camp & Leave No Trace 60 min

10:30 AM Reflection + Next Steps 30 min

11:00 AM Head Home

$200 per participant

You will receive an e-mail requesting payment for your class within 24 hours of your enrollment form submission. Payment must be received to confirm your spot in the class, and classes are generally capped at 12 participants. You will receive a confirmation e-mail when your payment is received with additional information about your class.

Please check your spam mail, and if you do not receive an invoice, e-mail us at firstforestoutventures@gmail.com.

All payments and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the class begins.

First Forest Outventures will Provide:

• Sitting pads and/or camping chairs for time spent in discussion if no seating is available on site. 
• Basic tents, sleeping bags, and campsite infrastructure
• Flashlights
• Some snacks (usually a granola bar and bag of chips)
• Dinner and Breakfast
• Water (to fill your own water container)
• Wood, tinder
• Matches, lighter
• Informative Handouts
• Guided Instruction
• A First Forest Outventures vinyl sticker
• Hats / Gloves / handwarmers (as needed in cold weather, limited availability)
• Instructor will carry a first aid kit with burn supplies

What to Bring

• Pillow
• Water bottle
• Sun screen
• Bug spray
• Sunglasses
• Sturdy close-toed shoes with tread
• Hair ties, bandana or headband for long hair
• Weather appropriate clothing in layers
• A change of clothes and socks
• Jackets, hats, and gloves in cold weather
• A positive attitude and desire to learn and have fun

Bring It If You Have It / Optional

• Flashlight or Headlamp with extra batteries
• Preferred sleeping bag
• Extra snacks
• Sleeping pad or yoga mat
• Earplugs
• Melatonin

What to Leave at Home

• Perfume, cologne, or strong scented sprays (scented products can attract flying bugs, like mosquitoes)
• Thin synthetic fiber clothing (these may melt, causing injury)
• Accelerants (gas, lighter fluid, etc)
• Children or pets
• Drugs or alcohol
• A negative, discriminatory, disrespectful, or threatening attitude

1. Obey all location rules (events may happen in public or private parks with their own rules).
2. You must follow instruction from First Forest Outventures staff at all times.This ensures participant safety, and environmental protection.
3. Headphones may be used on downtime only (you must be able to hear instruction at all times).
4. No non-enrolled participants, children under 18, or pets (even if they are very well behaved). Trained service animals will be permitted to accompany participants with a disability, but prior notice is required on the enrollment form for planning purposes. Therapy and emotional support animals are not permitted.
5. No elevated voices after quiet hours (9 PM).
6. No speakers or amplified music. 
7. Refunds will not be granted for weather related conditions if the class goes on.
8. Bring a positive attitude. No discriminatory, hateful, or threatening statements or behaviors will be tolerated. Participants behaving in this way will be expelled from the class without a refund. 
9. Be patient with yourself and other participants, and offer encouragement.
10. Do not light fires unless being instructed.
11. Do not light matches or flick lighters unless trying to light a supervised fire. 
12. Do not feed wood into the fire without permission and supervision.
13. Do not poke, stoke, or restructure the fire without supervision.
14. Do not throw any items in the fire, including trash or cigarette butts. 
15. No alcohol or illegal drugs.
16. Be gentle and respectful with provided gear. Wear and tear is expected, but negligent or unnecessarily rough treatment may result in damage charges.
17. Lost items such as flashlights and sitting pads may result in an additional charge.
18. No food will be kept in tents overnight, as that draws animals. We will place any food items in a communal, secure space overnight.
19. While phones may be necessary for safety, navigation, and communication, please keep phone time to a minimum during any group time or activities to foster an engaged and social atmosphere.

Do classes go on in bad weather? – While “bad weather” is subjective, the short answer is yes, classes may run in rain or shine. However, they may be cancelled or delayed due to dangerous weather conditions such as high winds, thunder and lightning, heavy rains which may impair participants ability to build a fire or staying dry overnight, daytime temperatures over 95 degrees or under 40 degrees. 

Can I attend with a friend or small group of friends? – Yes, friends and groups are welcome if spaces are available. Most classes will have a maximum of 12 participants.

Can I bring a friend who will pay on site? – No, all participants must have enrolled in the class prior to the event date so First Forest Outventures LLC can review enrollment form details, collect payment online, and pre-plan based on collected information. Please encourage them to attend a future class.

Can I smoke cigarettes? – You may smoke or vape. Please step away from the group if smoking or vaping, as second-hand smoke or vapors from nicotine products are harmful to those around you. Please make sure you pack your cigarette butts away and do not litter in the forest. Cigarette butts and packages are plastic and may not be thrown in fires for disposal.

What if I am late? – You may join the class when you arrive, but you must be present for all safety portions of the discussion to take part in the activity. No portions of the class will be delayed for late participants. No refunds will be given for late arrival or early departure. 

What about using the bathroom? – In some cases there may be restroom facilities at certain locations. If no restrooms are available, we will go over using the restroom outside respectfully and using leave no trace principles. 

What about wild animals? – While animals obviously exist in the wild, most people are more scared of encounters than they need to be. Encounters with large animals are very rare, particularly in and around the NC Triangle. Other animals (raccoons, opossums) can generally be avoided based on proper food storage over night. 

Will I be sleeping on the ground? – Yes, there are no provided cots or sleeping pads. You are welcome to bring a sleeping pad or yoga mat to aid in comfort and insulation, but air mattresses likely will not fit inside the tents. Sleeping bags are provided for participants who do not have/bring their own. 

Will I have to share a tent? – Due to limited gear or the allowable number of tents at certain campsites, there may sometimes be a need to share tents. First Forest Outventures LLC will attempt to assign sleeping spaces based on preferences indicated on the enrollment form. If we are unable to accommodate your preferences we will make contact before the class to discuss options.