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One of the TOP
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SCHOOLS
in North American

 


    - Rely on Yourself not on Someone else for YOUR safety
 
  - 13 years in the full time business of Survival Training with a money back guarantee on all classes
    - We provide the most "hans-on" information into the time you're with us..anywhere..at any school.. period!

 --oss, B

Many of Our FIRE PISTONS are now ON SALE!
(GO TO FIRE PISTON PAGE)
including the
"Piston Pyro" (AS SEEN IN POPULAR SCIENCE - APRIL 2010 issue)
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Midwest Native Skills Institute is a non-military Wilderness Outdoors School located in OHIO, offering comprehensive classes in wilderness survival designed to teach you how to survive and live comfortably in the wilderness with little or even no equipment.

Classes are taught in a kind, gentle way and include 3 good daily meals (no bugs!). We focus on the knowledge of what to do and learning the real skills of "how" to do it, rather than pure physical strength. Therefore, physical fitness or strength is not required to attend any of our classes.

Each day will be fast paced as you learn a different aspect of how to acquire shelter, fire, water, and food. You will also learn how to deal with a host of other issues such as how to navigate with or without maps, as you heighten your awareness of your surroundings. 

Become a real "Survivorman", learn the real skills you see portrayed on "Man vs. Wild". You will feel empowered as you learn to make fire by rubbing 2 sticks together, make a meal from the plants you find, and how to set snares or traps for food.


  Contact us
    Email: Tom@SurvivalSchool.com
    Phone: 440-526-3672
(within Ohio)
               
   888-886-5592 (outside Ohio)

The current Time at the school is
    

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CLASS INFORMATION

Class length: Day - Weekend - Week (6 Day)
Class Size:
12-15 people
Teaching Style -
20% lecture and 80% hands-on learning
Average age of attendees: 44 years old (range 12-73 yrs old)
Minimum Age: None - under 17 must be accompanied by adult
Class Demographics (average): 40% female / 60% male
Average Skill Level: Some camping and hiking experience

 GO TO 2010 - 2011 Class Calendar 
Boss, Boulder Outdoor Survival School, Tracker, Tracker School, Tom Brown,  Primitive Skills Ohio, Survival Camp Ohio, Survivorman, Man vs Wild, Wilderness Skills, Survival

Classes are taught in a kind, gentle way and include 3 good daily meals (no bugs!). We focus on the knowledge of what to do and learning the real skills of "how" to do it, rather than pure physical strength. Therefore, physical fitness or strength is not required to attend any of our classes.

Each day will be fast paced as you learn a different aspect of how to acquire shelter, fire, water, and food. You will also learn how to deal with a host of other issues such as how to navigate with or without maps, as you heighten your awareness of your surroundings. 

Become a real "Survivorman", learn the real skills you see portrayed on "Man vs. Wild". You will feel empowered as you learn to make fire by rubbing 2 sticks together, make a meal from the plants you find, and how to set snares or traps for food.

All meals are included. Tent camping during class is typical; however, you can make other arrangements such as a motel stay. (See Alternate accommodations)

    4 REASONS why we're different from other schools:
 1. Individual instruction (classes limited to approx. 12-15 students).
 2. Various class lengths to fit into your busy schedule.
 3. Easy to get to via air or car.
 4. The only school that offers a Money Back Guarantee that you will be happy with what you learned.

 Register for a Class
For information call: 1-888-886-5592   or  Contact Us!

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Scouting Programs
We are "Merit Badge" Certified
1 Day / Weekend Program Examples 
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Private Classes
You can have a private "one on one" class or have a specially scheduled class for you group at rates comparable to our scheduled classes prices.

Listen to our recent "Hunting Survival Radio Interview"
on the syndicated Radio Show "The Big Wild"

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 Spring Specials
 

New Economy Plastic Fire Piston
If your not concerned with your Fire Piston being made out of the
traditional Coco Bolo Wood or Buffalo Horn this new Acrylic Fire Piston

 is for you!
Retail: $49.95
Our price - $45.00   Add to cart
SPECIAL Price - $40.00  Add to cart
 

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Piston Pyro (AS SEEN IN POPULAR MECHANICS - APRIL 2010 issue)
This is our Classroom Demonstrator Fire Piston as seen in Popular Mechanics. 
Simply put a small piece of cotton in the cylinder, push down the plunger
and see the FLASH as the pressure in the cylinder caused the air to
heat up enough to ignite the cotton. We also have other Fire Pistons available

Retail: $79.95
Our price - $55.00   Add to cart
SPECIAL Price - $49.95 Add to cart


View Video of the Piston Pyro in Use!
View Close up of the Piston Pyro in Use!

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Brass Fire Making Set
Period accurate reproduction of the Flint and Steel sets carried by
the "gentlemen" and  "upper class" fire makers of the late 17 and
early 18th century|  The set comes complete with everything you
 need to make a fire using flint and steel (included) as well as a high
 powered magnifying lens for those sunny days  


Retail: $49.95
Our Price - $44.95  Add to cart 
SPECIAL PRICE with a $50 order 10% off
 Brass Fire Making Set (
retail $49.95) 10% off  to $40.45  -  Add to cart 

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Mini "No Battery Flashlight"
Just 30 seconds of brisk shaking and the flashlight will provide you the light you need.
Retail: $29.95
Our price - $19.95   Add to cart
SPECIAL Price- $14.95  Add to cart  

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NEW DVD

Field Dressing Small Game - Fin, Fur and Feather - A detailed, step by step visual guide to field killing, gutting, skinning and preparing to cook fish, feather (chicken) and fur (rabbit)
Price (DVD) -
$26.95  Add to cart

 

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Kaito KA500 Emergency Radio - GreenHome Emergency Portable Radio
Dynamo & Solar Powered Radio with all the "Dream Features" of Shortwave Bands, 7 Weather bands, Severe Weather Alert, 5 LED Flashlight as well as crisp AM/FM reception

Retail: $69.95
Our Price $64.95 
 Add to cart
Special Price $54.95 
Add to cart
(Free AC adaptor included)

 

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Swedish-Made Scandinavian Forest Axe
Hand-made, hand-forges woodman's ax is the first choice of outdoorsmen.
If your looking for the "Mercedes Benz of axes in terms of durability, function and ability to hold an edge...this is it.

Retail: $129.95
Our Price- $115.95 Add to cart
SPRING SPECIAL $104.35   Add to cart

 

 


 

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Private Classes 
&

Boy Scout Programs

NOW Available!
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Upcoming Classes
(click on class for details)


2010

Summer Plant Class
"Wild edible & Medicinals"
July 10

Survival Skills 1 Weekend
FULL July 16-18  FULL
See Oct 8-10 class (below)

Survival Skills 2
Applications & Techniques
FULL Aug 15-21 FULL

Rabbitstick Rondeaveau
Rexburg, Idaho
Sept 12-18

Fall Plant Class
"Wild edible meals"
Sept 25

Survival Skills 1 Weekend
Oct 8-10

Survival Skills 1 Week (6 Days)
Oct 24-30

Survival Self-Defense
Nov 6-7
(Woodsboro, Maryland)

Shamanic Journeys 1
Nov 13-14

Self-Reliance Skills Workshop for the Home:

Candle/Wine Cheese/Soap Making Workshops
November 19-21

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2011

Winter Trip - Learning and Living with the Cree Indians in Quebec
Jan 30 - Feb 5, 2011
 

Survival Skills 1 Week (6 Days)
May 22-28

Scout Class
(Escape, Evasion, Invisibility)
June 4-10, 2011

Summer Plant Class
"Wild edible & Medicinals"
July 9

Survival Skills 1 Weekend
July 15-17, 2011

Advanced Scout
Oct 8-14, 2011
 

Register HERE for a Class