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SPARK – Primal Skills Campout (for ADULTS!) – 3rd annual edition

06jun(jun 6)8:30 am08(jun 8)4:30 amSPARK – Primal Skills Campout (for ADULTS!) – 3rd annual editionNelson, B.C.

Event Details

Join us for our 3rd annual edition, as we come together and co-create a “village” experience with 3 days and 2 nights out in the bush.

Within this “wilderness camp” setting, we will learn practical skills and experience community living, while also making space for relaxation and introspection.

During this time, facilitators will suggest activities to engage with the elements and awaken the senses. They will also share bushcraft and wildcraft skills to increase capacity for self-sufficiency and creativity in nature.
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[Expect a mix of learning experiences]
-Fire (finding tinder, flint/steel, friction, bow drill, etc.)
-Camp setup and emergency shelters
-Navigation and orientation skills
-Foraging, plant ID, and wildcrafting
-Awareness practices (camouflage/stalking/blindfold games)
-Nature Journaling, Land Art and Sitspot
-Songs, storytelling and integration circles
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WHEN: June 6th @8:30am to June 8th @4:30pm
WHERE: Near Nelson, BC. Location to be confirmed!
MEALS: Bring light breakfast/lunch/snacks. Dinner will be a shared communal soup cooked over the fire (please bring complimentary ingredients/items to contribute to the mix). Consider weight/trash as we will be in a backcountry setting. More info after signing up!
CONTRIBUTION: 240$/person. Scholarships available. (Talk to us if money is a barrier!). Early bird price 200$ if you sign up before May 9th.
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****10 spots available*****
Please email fox.elementaljourneys@gmail.com to reserve and receive registration forms/waivers. Final registration & payment must be confirmed by May 26th. Reach out early if arrangements need to be made.
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More about the facilitator:

As a certified nature-based therapist, environmental activist, outdoor educator, and wilderness guide, Andrea Fox brings curiosity and play to every exploration. Grounded, while allowing flow, they share and integrate different practices that stem from their professional studies, personal experiences, and whatever might emerge in the moment as a synchronistic opportunity.

With Elemental Journeys, they offer youth programs, primal skills workshops, adult wilderness retreats, and one-on-one counselling sessions in the area of Nelson BC. Other upcoming events include workshops for Earth Week in Nelson (April 22nd) and the Kootenay EcoFest (May 25th).

Find them on facebook/instagram @elemental_journeys or send them a message at fox.elementaljourneys@gmail.com

Thank you @photo.by.wies for the photo

Time

June 6, 2025 8:30 amJune 8, 2025 4:30 am(GMT-07:00)

Location

Nelson, B.C.

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