The essential WEEKEND Survival 1 Foundation skills course will enable you to out into the wilderness and get home safely. This course is a foundation level for folks with little to no experience in the outdoors. Weekend topics include: Survival progression & routines Hitches, knots and lashings Quick shelters Basic Fire: matches, lenses, lighters, ferro rods, tinder Types of fire lays Water purification Basic Map & compass Aid-less navigation Plants for food, medicine and other uses Intro: foraging, medicinals and utilities Maine Primitive Skills School offers campsites to students during their stay at no extra charge. When preparing to arrive, plan as if you were going on a comfortable car camping experience. You will have easy access to your vehicles during meals and before and after course times. Check out our "What to Bring" page and don't hesitate to contact the school for more details. Price: $300 Time: 9am Sat. - 4pm Sun. Limit: 12 Students Deposits transferable but non-refundable Minimum Age: 16 years and older Course location:- Maine Primitive Skills School, 716 Church Hill Road, Augusta, ME 04330 www.primitiveskills.com Tel: +1 207-623-7298 E-mail: staff@primitiveskills.com

Stealth Skills (Scout) - Weekend Course (abridged 5 day course) The Scout is the eyes and ears of their people. Mobile survival, escape, evasion, and stealth are trademarks of a scout. This course is perfect for those interested in serving their community in a protector/provider role and understanding how that might manifest in today’s uncertain times. The Scout Skills covered will pertain to the unique and dynamic situations of our modern landscape, emphasizing an increase in positive outcomes for you and your loved ones. Scouts aren't seen; they are the shadows of the shadows. They inform the warriors where to take the people for safety, avoiding conflict at all costs but ready to finish the fight when challenged. Ahead of the tip of the spear are those who move silently, shadows among the shadows. Learn to help those who cannot help themselves. Learn the Scout skills. Join us for games and exercises that hone stealth techniques and more as you channel your inner woods ninja. This course is taught by Michael Douglas, a former Marine with an extensive martial arts background. Michael began his martial arts journey at age 9 with American Judo. Between the ages of 11 and 17, he trained in Kenpo Karate and Wing Chun Kung-Fu. He has studied Philippine knife and stick fighting for 2 years, Ju-Jitsu for 4 years, and additional knife and stick fighting for 5 years. Michael also trained in American boxing and Muay Thai for 2 years and in SCARS (Special Combative Aggressive Reactionary System) for 3 years. His expertise and experience make this course a unique and invaluable opportunity. Topics covered include: Situational awareness Confidence through ability Avoidance, management, control, and elimination of threats and threatening scenarios Establishing and maintaining a healthy and productive baseline Natural camouflage The psychology of the hunted Mobile survival skills Escape and evasion Tracking and counter-tracking Stealthy movement Low profile shelters Smokeless fires Night operations, and much more For safety reasons, the school reserves the right to accept or deny admission to this course without explanation. Pre-approval is required due to the delicate nature of the content. Price: $750 Course starts: 9am Saturday, Ends Wednesday 4pm Limit: 12 Students Deposits transferable but non-refundable Minimum Age: 16 years Course location:- Maine Primitive Skills School, 716 Church Hill Road, Augusta, ME 04330 Tel: +1 207-623-7298 email: staff@primitiveskills.com

The essential Survival 1 Foundation 5 Day skills course will enable you to out into the wilderness and get home safely. This course is a foundation level for folks with little to no experience in the outdoors. Weekend topics include: Survival progression & routines Hitches, knots and lashings Quick shelters Basic Fire: matches, lenses, lighters, ferro rods, tinder Types of fire lays Water purification Basic Map & compass Aid-less navigation Plants for food, medicine and other uses Intro: foraging, medicinals and utilities Intro to: Debris Hut Basics Bow Drill: form and technique Water Storage, Camp and hunting tools Tracking, Traps and snares Field butchering, Primitive Cooking Food preservation Maine Primitive Skills School offers campsites to students during their stay at no extra charge. When preparing to arrive, plan as if you were going on a comfortable car camping experience. You will have easy access to your vehicles during meals and before and after course times. Check out our "What to Bring" page and don't hesitate to contact the school for more details. Price: $750 Time: 9am - 5pm Sat to Wed Limit: 12 Students Deposits transferable but non-refundable Minimum Age: 16 years and older Course location:- Maine Primitive Skills School, 716 Church Hill Road, Augusta, ME 04330 www.primitiveskills.com Tel: +1 207-623-7298 E-mail: staff@primitiveskills.com

Explore the Residential Immersion Program at Maine Primitive Skills School: Summer / Fall Program 2025 Michael Douglas, the founder and director of Maine Primitive Skills School, brings unparalleled expertise to this transformative program. Michael founded the school in 1989, making it the oldest survival, tracking, and primitive skills school in New England. As a student of Tom Brown Jr., a global expert in tracking and wilderness skills, Michael's knowledge is steeped in generations of learning and mentoring. His extensive background includes training in American Judo, Kempo Karate, Wing Chun Kung-Fu, Philippine knife and stick fighting, Ju-Jitsu, American boxing, Muay Thai, and SCARS. A former Marine and martial arts expert, Michael trains the military, advises on nature documentaries, and prepares contestants for survival TV shows. He has lived in a survival shelter for over two years, hidden in the woods. Continuously seeking new skills and relationships with Indigenous cultures worldwide, Michael teaches and lectures globally, setting the standard in the field. Many of his students have gone on to start their own schools, and he has mentored over 36 Eagle Scouts. Michael is also a much-loved and respected medicine man within his community. Experience a Different Paradigm for Nature-Connected Growth Our immersion program is tailored towards sharing the skill sets and tools of talented outdoor educators, community builders, and contemporary hunter-gatherers with seasonal apprentices. This program goes beyond theory and lectures, providing apprentices with a wealth of first-hand experience and guidance from our dedicated staff as they explore a wide variety of skills. The purpose of the Maine Primitive Skills School Wilderness Immersion, both Residential and Non-residential, is to provide the skills necessary to become an outdoor educator and community builder. This program specifically trains Outdoor Educators who can provide high-quality, instructor-led training in primitive/ancestral skills, bushcraft, wilderness survival, self-reliance, recreation guiding, and other outdoor education pursuits. Additionally, successful graduates will be skilled in community living skills. These skills empower graduates to become community and outdoor leaders who have first become self-reliant individuals and have then been able to not only share their skills and knowledge through mentoring and facilitation but also draw out additional skills and knowledge present in community members. This creates a vibrant and resilient community that collectively supports and enhances the quality of life. Upon graduation, participants can return to their local community with skills and know-how to share them. In other words, bring the campfire back home. You’ll live with fellow apprentices in our off-grid 'Apprentice Camp,' building a lively, self-sufficient community. Engage in activities such as tracking, raking wild blueberries on Maine’s incredible coast, building natural shelters, expanding nature literacy with awareness challenges and games, and much more. Each session of our Residential Apprenticeship is 8 weeks long, with two sessions annually. Come for one or as many as you like! This full-time program is packed with classes, hands-on projects, and learning through living off the grid. Roughly 40 hours a week (in a 5-day period) are dedicated to instructional time, with Thursdays and Fridays off for rest and exploration. What To Expect: Inventory Trip and Settling In: The program begins with an Inventory Trip to assess experience levels and group communication skills. Following this, participants will set up personal shelters and living systems in the off-grid Apprentice Camp. Daily Schedule and Routines: From Saturday to Wednesday, apprentices dive deeply into topics such as foraging, earth-living, awareness, and more. When classes aren't scheduled, apprentices work on projects, foraging outings, and skills like canoeing or tracking. Join us and transform your relationship with nature through the unique offerings of the Maine Primitive

Explore the NON-Residential Immersion Program at Maine Primitive Skills School: 2025 - 2026 Michael Douglas, the founder and director of Maine Primitive Skills School, brings unparalleled expertise to this transformative program. Michael founded the school in 1989, making it the oldest survival, tracking, and primitive skills school in New England. As a student of Tom Brown Jr., a global expert in tracking and wilderness skills, Michael's knowledge is steeped in generations of learning and mentoring. His extensive background includes training in American Judo, Kempo Karate, Wing Chun Kung-Fu, Philippine knife and stick fighting, Ju-Jitsu, American boxing, Muay Thai, and SCARS. A former Marine and martial arts expert, Michael trains the military, advises on nature documentaries, and prepares contestants for survival TV shows. He has lived in a survival shelter for over two years, hidden in the woods. Continuously seeking new skills and relationships with Indigenous cultures worldwide, Michael teaches and lectures globally, setting the standard in the field. Many of his students have gone on to start their own schools, and he has mentored over 36 Eagle Scouts. Michael is also a much-loved and respected medicine man within his community. Worth over $ 45,000 two full years of instruction to join and repeat any course or class open to the public throughout 2025 - 20026 ( 2 years) Designed for those with every day commitments and cannot attend an extended residential environment whilst offering a complete and rounded education in an outdoors environment. Driven by personal availability and interests, you will progress from Wilderness Survival skills through Sustainable Long Term Off Grid Living toward being a leader in Outdoor Skills and Education. Participate in any programs which may include: Wild Rice School, 5 day canoe trip, and various leadership trainings Camping area with access to the outdoor kitchen, bathrooms, and seasonally available shower (winter is frozen) Support and mentoring from our staff which may include developing a custom “learning path” designed to meet personal interests, nature and wilderness skills mentoring, homework assignments, and more. Volunteer at any workshop you have previously attended to gain leadership training by aiding instructors Work with instructors to improve course curriculum, skill sets and imformation related to course material. Browse our complete range of available courses and begin your adventure Limit: 12 Non-Residential participants enrolled per year Deposits transferable but non-refundable Minimum Age: 16 years and older Course location:- Maine Primitive Skills School, 716 Church Hill Road, Augusta, ME04330 Tel: +1 207-623-7298 E-mail: staff@primitiveskills.com Price: $7500 Contact the School to Request an Application and Curriculum Guide before Registering. We Recommend one 5 Day course before making the decision to apply. The cost of a five day course will be applied to your tuition should you decide to continue as a member of the Wilderness Immersion cohort. Limit: 12 Students Deposits transferable but non-refundable Minimum Age: 16 years Course location:- Maine Primitive Skills School, 716 Church Hill Road, Augusta, ME 04330 Tel: +1 207-623-7298 email: staff@primitiveskills.com

Survival 3, day course is an abridged version of our most advanced survival course, designed to enhance living long term in the outdoors or off grid. Although no previous experience is required; this level is focused on what is described as "earth living" which essentially means living in nature and thriving in an "off grid" situation. It is recommended to take Survival 1 and 2 prior to this fast paced, intensive course. Topics covered include: ᄆ Seasonal shelter types and designs: Bush camps, Earth lodges, Grass huts ᄆ Where to build your shelters: planning migratory routes ᄆ Water systems and managements Thriving by living in a long term nature setting requires skills and knowledge of the immediate environment coupled with the will to to succeed and grow. Maine Primitive Skills School offers campsites to students during their stay at no extra charge. When preparing to arrive, plan as if you were going on a comfortable car camping experience. You will have easy access to your vehicles during meals and before and after course times. Check out our "What to Bring" page and don't hesitate to contact the school for more details. Price: $150 Time: 9.00 Sat. - Sun 4pm. Limit: 12 Students Deposits transferable but non-refundable Minimum Age: 16 years and older Course location:- Maine Primitive Skills School, 716 Church Hill Road, Augusta, ME 04330 www.primitiveskills.com Tel: +1 207-623-7298 E-mail: staff@primitiveskills.com