Secret Survival Skills for Kids

with Baruch David Greenman, Founder of Outdoor Learning Skills, Beit Shemesh

What would you do if you were lost in the forest with no phone, no flashlight—and no idea where to go?

Secret Survival Skills for Kids is an exhilarating, hands-on Torah Live course led by Baruch David Greenman, master outdoorsman and founder of Outdoor Learning Skills in Beit Shemesh, Israel. Designed to awaken a sense of adventure and build real-world confidence, this course teaches essential survival techniques every child should know—presented through a Jewish lens.

🌲 Course Highlights

Wilderness Awareness: Learn how to observe and interpret nature like a true scout.
Fire Building: Master safe, Torah-permitted ways to make fire using natural materials.
Shelter Creation: Discover how to build a sturdy, dry shelter from branches and leaves.
Navigation & Orientation: Understand how to find your way using the sun, shadows, and signs in nature.
Water Sourcing & Safety: Learn the principles of locating and purifying water when there’s no tap around.
Teamwork & Resilience: Engage in dynamic challenges that promote problem-solving, grit, and cooperation.
Hashgachah Pratis in the Wild: See how survival connects with emunah, gratitude, and the wonders of Hashem’s world.

🧢 Meet Your Guide: Baruch David Greenman

With decades of experience in wilderness education and a deep love for the Torah, Baruch David Greenman has taught thousands of kids how to thrive in the great outdoors—safely, responsibly, and joyfully. His unique blend of humor, storytelling, and field-tested techniques keeps students engaged from the first spark to the last hike.

🧭 Why This Course Matters

In an age of screens and schedules, “Secret Survival Skills for Kids” offers something priceless: a connection to the natural world, practical skills that build self-esteem, and a Torah perspective on our relationship with Hashem's creations. Whether you live in the city or the country, these skills inspire confidence, mindfulness, and wonder.

Secret Survival Skills for Kids: Meet Baruch Your Guide

Meet Baruch Your Guide

Making a Spoon

Making a Fork

How to Make a Tripod

Camp Stoves

Pot Holder

Bread on a Stick

Fire Safety

One Match

Local Woods

Char Cloth

Fero Rod

Feather Stick

Types of Wood

Bow and Arrow Fire

Fire Safety Rules with Baruch!

Emergency Signal

First Aid

Protection from Sun

Water Purity

Cleanliness

S.T.O.P.

Lesson for Life

Tenting

Weather Prediction

Hammock

Saved by the Forest

Lost in the woods

Build Your Own Survival HQ!

It's Safe to Take this Quiz

Knife Safety

Types of Knives

Batoning

Sunset

Basics of Direction

Ranger Beads

Using The Stars

How to Engage Your Kids

Bonding Time

Confidence Building

The Beauty of Observation - Story