Age group

River

Sleeping cabins

Sleeping Tents

Survival skills training can be a lifesaver if you ever find yourself lost in the wilderness. Our courses provide essential knowledge and skills so that you can confidently embark on a backpacking or hiking trip to even the most remote areas. Our experienced instructors use a variety of methods, including lectures, demonstrations, and individual practice, to help you build the skills necessary to be self-sufficient. 

We understand that this is a serious undertaking, and not something to be taken lightly. That’s why our professional instructors provide all the information and insight you need to be prepared for any unexpected eventuality. Our survival classes are designed to give you the confidence and skills required to handle any situation that arises while out in the wilderness. 

Survival skills training is an invaluable tool in the right hands. Our courses are designed to help you master the art of self-reliance, providing you with the information and practical skills to confidently embark on any backpacking or hiking adventure. With the help of our experienced instructors, you can be confident that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills to handle any wilderness challenge.

Boating/canoeing

Nature

Hiking

Rock Climbing

Target sports

Fishing

Kayaking

Rope Course

Affordable

Trail Blazer Survival School offers the ultimate summer camp destination in the Greenville, South Carolina area. Drop your kid(s) off at our office in Simpsonville (Five Forks) where they will be transported to our Trail Blazer Camp in Union, SC for a fun filled day of adventure.   After a action-packed day, we return to our Simpsonville office for you to pick up. Due to the nature of our program students must be 10 to 14 years of age.

Summer Camps

We regularly host workshops that include survival basics, bow-drill, wilderness first-aid, plant walks, bowyer (bow building), pottery, camp cooking, navigation, and more.  The workshops are a perfect way to start or enhance your personal or groups survival training. 

Workshops

Coed

Tweens

Trail Blazer Survival School, Inc.

The teachers have extensive understanding of wilderness medicine, hiking routes, and outdoor survival, and the workshops and courses are extremely reasonably priced.

Marvin T

The instructors are highly smart, kind, and understanding. I've had a wonderful time here and am eager to come back for additional instruction. I heartily urge everyone to have this experience.

Bernard D