Wed, Aug 12
|Mettmenstetten
WWF Survival Overnight Stay for Families
Discover the adventures of nature! For families with children aged 6 to 14. An overnight stay in the forest in a specially constructed emergency shelter. We will realistically simulate a survival situation and learn what priorities to set.
Time & Location
Aug 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
Mettmenstetten, 8932 Mettmenstetten, Switzerland
About the event
In the 2-day course you will learn about overnight stays in nature and its acoustics, and you will also gain the experience of having slept in a self-made emergency shelter.
Other course content includes:
- How do I protect myself from the weather using natural materials?
- plant-based emergency food from nature
- Fire generation
- Prevention of a survival situation and how I can best prepare for it
- Water treatment
- Handling the knife
- Orientation
This includes:
- The safe construction of the fire and its benefits
- Various lighter-making techniques
- Finding tinder materials
More information:
Requirements for participation: You will spend the night outdoors. No fear of the dark or sleeping away from home.
Food and Drink: Children are advised to bring a snack box for a quick bite. Otherwise, everything you need will be provided. IMPORTANT: Everyone must take their own trash with them.
Bring a backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, knife (a fixed-blade knife is recommended), flashlight, water bottle, tick and mosquito repellent, tweezers for tick removal, writing materials, toothbrush and toothpaste, personal medication, snack box (see provisions), and sunscreen.
Optional: mosquito net, seat cushion, work gloves
The event will take place regardless of the weather. In the event of exceptionally severe weather, we will inform you the day before.
Clothing: Wear weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, outdoor clothing, and a rain jacket/trousers (in case of rain). For your safety, wear only long trousers and sleeves to reduce the risk of injuries from undergrowth or tick bites.
Registration: (Coming soon online)
