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SUMMARY:Expression of interest - Host a 1 day Intro to Bush Craft and Survival
DESCRIPTION:Event Location				\n				\n				\n				\n					IVO Sunshine Coast				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					WHEN				\n				\n				\n				\n					16th – 19th July 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Duration				\n				\n				\n				\n					3.5 Days				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Child Age				\n				\n				\n				\n					12 - 16 years				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Pricing				\n				\n				\n				\n					$985 per adult (includes 1 child)				\n				\n				\n				\n					$170 per additional child				\n				\n				\n				\n					More Info				\n				\n				\n				\n					Limited to 10 participants.				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n\n		\n			\n				\n									\n						Express Interest					\n							\n\n			\n			\n			\n		\n\n\n						\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nTHE INSPIRATION BEHIND THIS EVENT\nI didn’t grow up with a strong male role model as a child\, my father left early\, and I became a ward of the state alongside my siblings. Like many boys\, I was left to figure out manhood without the steady presence of a father. \n11 years of military\, I had many strong men around me but leaving that and controlled aggression behind to attempt to grow lovingly into my father role\, I had my own growing up to do. \nWhen Neryl and I brought our 2 sons Arnhem and Tasman into the world\, I remember the profound question I asked myself “What sort of Dad was I going to be?” Through what I call “contrast and clarity” I knew what qualities of a Dad I didn’t want to be\, an absent one! \nI knew that my journey with my sons would be one of presence and one of love for them to be strong and confident in their abilities\, displaying honesty\, respect and gratitude spending quality time in nature as boys\, sharing my passion for it. \nMakes me proud to see them happy to rub sticks to get the fire going! \nIt became their world too and I’m sure they will be proud to pass on the legacy \nTHE EVENT\nThis isn’t just a weekend away. It’s an opportunity for fathers and sons to disconnect from the noise of our busy lives and reconnect with what matters most\, each other\, and the values that shape strong men. \nThrough hands-on bushcraft and survival skills\, shared stories\, and time around the fire\, we lay down something deeper than just knowledge—we build connection\, confidence\, and capability. \nWHO IS IT FOR?\nFor any man in a fathering role—dad\, stepdad\, uncle\, grandfather\, mentor—who wants to lead by example and be present. \nIt’s not about being perfect. It’s about stepping up\, walking beside your son\, and passing on life skills practical and personal\, that will serve him long after the weekend ends. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThe weekend is practical\, immersive\, and shaped to meet all experience levels. Skills we’ll cover include: \n\nFinding and purifying water\nBuilding shelters\nFire-making (from primitive to modern)\nKnife safety\, selection\, and sharpening\nRescue signalling and navigation\nBasic traps and snares (for emergency knowledge only)\nCampfire cooking\nThe psychology of fear and how to work with it\n\n  \nI also take time to share life lessons that helped me navigate my own path—principles around ownership\, accountability\, and responsibility. The kind of stuff that shapes good men. To me\, passing these things on is a privilege—part of stepping into eldership\, not just as a guide in the bush\, but in life. \nThis weekend is about more than skills—it’s about legacy. For your son. For yourself. For the men we’re becoming\, and the ones we’re raising. \nI’d be honoured to welcome you to camp. \n—Rick J Petersen \nINVESTMENT\n$985 per adult (includes 1 child) \n$170 per additional child \nLimited to 10 participants. Priority given in order of expression of interest. Please read the FAQs before applying. \nRegister your interest!
URL:https://rickjpetersen.com/event/1-day-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Father & Sons Event - Bush Craft and Survival Skills - "Unplugged & Reconnected
DESCRIPTION:Event Location				\n				\n				\n				\n					IVO Sunshine Coast				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					WHEN				\n				\n				\n				\n					16th – 19th July 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Duration				\n				\n				\n				\n					3.5 Days				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Child Age				\n				\n				\n				\n					12 - 16 years				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Pricing				\n				\n				\n				\n					$985 per adult (includes 1 child)				\n				\n				\n				\n					$170 per additional child				\n				\n				\n				\n					More Info				\n				\n				\n				\n					Limited to 10 participants.				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n\n		\n			\n				\n									\n						Express Interest					\n							\n\n			\n			\n			\n		\n\n\n						\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nTHE INSPIRATION BEHIND THIS EVENT\nI didn’t grow up with a strong male role model as a child\, my father left early\, and I became a ward of the state alongside my siblings. Like many boys\, I was left to figure out manhood without the steady presence of a father. \n11 years of military\, I had many strong men around me but leaving that and controlled aggression behind to attempt to grow lovingly into my father role\, I had my own growing up to do. \nWhen Neryl and I brought our 2 sons Arnhem and Tasman into the world\, I remember the profound question I asked myself “What sort of Dad was I going to be?” Through what I call “contrast and clarity” I knew what qualities of a Dad I didn’t want to be\, an absent one! \nI knew that my journey with my sons would be one of presence and one of love for them to be strong and confident in their abilities\, displaying honesty\, respect and gratitude spending quality time in nature as boys\, sharing my passion for it. \nMakes me proud to see them happy to rub sticks to get the fire going! \nIt became their world too and I’m sure they will be proud to pass on the legacy \nTHE EVENT\nThis isn’t just a weekend away. It’s an opportunity for fathers and sons to disconnect from the noise of our busy lives and reconnect with what matters most\, each other\, and the values that shape strong men. \nThrough hands-on bushcraft and survival skills\, shared stories\, and time around the fire\, we lay down something deeper than just knowledge—we build connection\, confidence\, and capability. \nWHO IS IT FOR?\nFor any man in a fathering role—dad\, stepdad\, uncle\, grandfather\, mentor—who wants to lead by example and be present. \nIt’s not about being perfect. It’s about stepping up\, walking beside your son\, and passing on life skills practical and personal\, that will serve him long after the weekend ends. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThe weekend is practical\, immersive\, and shaped to meet all experience levels. Skills we’ll cover include: \n\nFinding and purifying water\nBuilding shelters\nFire-making (from primitive to modern)\nKnife safety\, selection\, and sharpening\nRescue signalling and navigation\nBasic traps and snares (for emergency knowledge only)\nCampfire cooking\nThe psychology of fear and how to work with it\n\n  \nI also take time to share life lessons that helped me navigate my own path—principles around ownership\, accountability\, and responsibility. The kind of stuff that shapes good men. To me\, passing these things on is a privilege—part of stepping into eldership\, not just as a guide in the bush\, but in life. \nThis weekend is about more than skills—it’s about legacy. For your son. For yourself. For the men we’re becoming\, and the ones we’re raising. \nI’d be honoured to welcome you to camp. \n—Rick J Petersen \nINVESTMENT\n$985 per adult (includes 1 child) \n$170 per additional child \nLimited to 10 participants. Priority given in order of expression of interest. Please read the FAQs before applying. \nRegister your interest!
URL:https://rickjpetersen.com/event/father-sons-event-bush-craft-and-survival-unplugged-and-reconnected/
CATEGORIES:Multi-day Events
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SUMMARY:Blokes "Dirty Dozen"  - A Few Good Men - Bushcraft & Survival Immersion
DESCRIPTION:Event Location				\n				\n				\n				\n					IVO Sunshine Coast				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					WHEN				\n				\n				\n				\n					16th – 19th July 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Duration				\n				\n				\n				\n					3.5 Days				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Child Age				\n				\n				\n				\n					12 - 16 years				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Pricing				\n				\n				\n				\n					$985 per adult (includes 1 child)				\n				\n				\n				\n					$170 per additional child				\n				\n				\n				\n					More Info				\n				\n				\n				\n					Limited to 10 participants.				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n\n		\n			\n				\n									\n						Express Interest					\n							\n\n			\n			\n			\n		\n\n\n						\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nTHE INSPIRATION BEHIND THIS EVENT\nI didn’t grow up with a strong male role model as a child\, my father left early\, and I became a ward of the state alongside my siblings. Like many boys\, I was left to figure out manhood without the steady presence of a father. \n11 years of military\, I had many strong men around me but leaving that and controlled aggression behind to attempt to grow lovingly into my father role\, I had my own growing up to do. \nWhen Neryl and I brought our 2 sons Arnhem and Tasman into the world\, I remember the profound question I asked myself “What sort of Dad was I going to be?” Through what I call “contrast and clarity” I knew what qualities of a Dad I didn’t want to be\, an absent one! \nI knew that my journey with my sons would be one of presence and one of love for them to be strong and confident in their abilities\, displaying honesty\, respect and gratitude spending quality time in nature as boys\, sharing my passion for it. \nMakes me proud to see them happy to rub sticks to get the fire going! \nIt became their world too and I’m sure they will be proud to pass on the legacy \nTHE EVENT\nThis isn’t just a weekend away. It’s an opportunity for fathers and sons to disconnect from the noise of our busy lives and reconnect with what matters most\, each other\, and the values that shape strong men. \nThrough hands-on bushcraft and survival skills\, shared stories\, and time around the fire\, we lay down something deeper than just knowledge—we build connection\, confidence\, and capability. \nWHO IS IT FOR?\nFor any man in a fathering role—dad\, stepdad\, uncle\, grandfather\, mentor—who wants to lead by example and be present. \nIt’s not about being perfect. It’s about stepping up\, walking beside your son\, and passing on life skills practical and personal\, that will serve him long after the weekend ends. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThe weekend is practical\, immersive\, and shaped to meet all experience levels. Skills we’ll cover include: \n\nFinding and purifying water\nBuilding shelters\nFire-making (from primitive to modern)\nKnife safety\, selection\, and sharpening\nRescue signalling and navigation\nBasic traps and snares (for emergency knowledge only)\nCampfire cooking\nThe psychology of fear and how to work with it\n\n  \nI also take time to share life lessons that helped me navigate my own path—principles around ownership\, accountability\, and responsibility. The kind of stuff that shapes good men. To me\, passing these things on is a privilege—part of stepping into eldership\, not just as a guide in the bush\, but in life. \nThis weekend is about more than skills—it’s about legacy. For your son. For yourself. For the men we’re becoming\, and the ones we’re raising. \nI’d be honoured to welcome you to camp. \n—Rick J Petersen \nINVESTMENT\n$985 per adult (includes 1 child) \n$170 per additional child \nLimited to 10 participants. Priority given in order of expression of interest. Please read the FAQs before applying. \nRegister your interest!
URL:https://rickjpetersen.com/event/blokes-dirty-dozen-a-few-good-men-bushcraft-survival-immersion-expression-of-interest/
LOCATION:South East Queensland
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SUMMARY:"Grounded Women" Empowered Through Bushcraft & Survival Skills
DESCRIPTION:Event Location				\n				\n				\n				\n					IVO Sunshine Coast				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					WHEN				\n				\n				\n				\n					16th – 19th July 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Duration				\n				\n				\n				\n					3.5 Days				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Child Age				\n				\n				\n				\n					12 - 16 years				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Pricing				\n				\n				\n				\n					$985 per adult (includes 1 child)				\n				\n				\n				\n					$170 per additional child				\n				\n				\n				\n					More Info				\n				\n				\n				\n					Limited to 10 participants.				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n\n		\n			\n				\n									\n						Express Interest					\n							\n\n			\n			\n			\n		\n\n\n						\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nTHE INSPIRATION BEHIND THIS EVENT\nI didn’t grow up with a strong male role model as a child\, my father left early\, and I became a ward of the state alongside my siblings. Like many boys\, I was left to figure out manhood without the steady presence of a father. \n11 years of military\, I had many strong men around me but leaving that and controlled aggression behind to attempt to grow lovingly into my father role\, I had my own growing up to do. \nWhen Neryl and I brought our 2 sons Arnhem and Tasman into the world\, I remember the profound question I asked myself “What sort of Dad was I going to be?” Through what I call “contrast and clarity” I knew what qualities of a Dad I didn’t want to be\, an absent one! \nI knew that my journey with my sons would be one of presence and one of love for them to be strong and confident in their abilities\, displaying honesty\, respect and gratitude spending quality time in nature as boys\, sharing my passion for it. \nMakes me proud to see them happy to rub sticks to get the fire going! \nIt became their world too and I’m sure they will be proud to pass on the legacy \nTHE EVENT\nThis isn’t just a weekend away. It’s an opportunity for fathers and sons to disconnect from the noise of our busy lives and reconnect with what matters most\, each other\, and the values that shape strong men. \nThrough hands-on bushcraft and survival skills\, shared stories\, and time around the fire\, we lay down something deeper than just knowledge—we build connection\, confidence\, and capability. \nWHO IS IT FOR?\nFor any man in a fathering role—dad\, stepdad\, uncle\, grandfather\, mentor—who wants to lead by example and be present. \nIt’s not about being perfect. It’s about stepping up\, walking beside your son\, and passing on life skills practical and personal\, that will serve him long after the weekend ends. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThe weekend is practical\, immersive\, and shaped to meet all experience levels. Skills we’ll cover include: \n\nFinding and purifying water\nBuilding shelters\nFire-making (from primitive to modern)\nKnife safety\, selection\, and sharpening\nRescue signalling and navigation\nBasic traps and snares (for emergency knowledge only)\nCampfire cooking\nThe psychology of fear and how to work with it\n\n  \nI also take time to share life lessons that helped me navigate my own path—principles around ownership\, accountability\, and responsibility. The kind of stuff that shapes good men. To me\, passing these things on is a privilege—part of stepping into eldership\, not just as a guide in the bush\, but in life. \nThis weekend is about more than skills—it’s about legacy. For your son. For yourself. For the men we’re becoming\, and the ones we’re raising. \nI’d be honoured to welcome you to camp. \n—Rick J Petersen \nINVESTMENT\n$985 per adult (includes 1 child) \n$170 per additional child \nLimited to 10 participants. Priority given in order of expression of interest. Please read the FAQs before applying. \nRegister your interest!
URL:https://rickjpetersen.com/event/grounded-women-empowered-through-bushcraft-survival-skills-2/
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