Forest Survival Experience

Activity description 

The Forest Survival Activity is an immersive experience where participants learn the essential skills needed to survive in the wilderness.
Supervised by experienced instructors, they will discover how to build a shelter, find food and water, start a fire and navigate without modern technology.
This activity is ideal for team building and developing practical survival skills.

What does it impact ? 

• Developing leadership and confidence : By facing real-life challenges and making crucial survival decisions, participants develop their leadership skills and build their self-confidence. 
• Strengthening communication and sense of belonging : Survival situations require clear and effective communication, which helps to strengthen the bonds between team members and create a sense of solidarity. 

What should the organizer prepare ? 

• Select an appropriate and safe forest site for the activity.  
• Provide basic survival kits for each participant (knives, firelighters, ropes, etc.).  
• Inform participants about appropriate clothing and equipment.
• Provide drinking water breaks and refreshments.  
• Carry a first-aid kit and emergency communication equipment.

How to achieve our goals on the big day ? 

• Start with team-building exercises to break the ice and strengthen cooperation right from the start.  
• Organize hands-on workshops in small groups to allow everyone to learn and practice essential skills.  
• Provide realistic challenges and survival scenarios to encourage group decision-making.  
• Encourage participants to share ideas and take initiatives to strengthen their leadership skills.  
• Close the activity with a campfire, where everyone can share their impressions and stories, and discuss what they’ve learned and experienced. 

See what has been done elsewhere 👋   

• A marketing company organized a shelter-building workshop. One of the groups created a shelter so ingenious that it was dubbed “the palace of the forest”, arousing admiration!  
• During a survival activity, TechSavvy employees discovered edible plants, which they used to prepare an improvised meal. The experience reinforced their ingenuity and ability to collaborate.  
• A video game company organized a survival simulation in the event of a zombie apocalypse. This fun, immersive activity enhanced the participants’ communication skills and creativity.  
• During an activity in the forest, FinanceCorp employees were surprised by a sudden storm. Thanks to the skills they learned, they were able to build a quick and safe shelter, boosting their self-confidence and their ability to deal with the unexpected.