Question 1

What are class prices?

Accepted Answer

Public classes offered by OEWS have different prices, and are usually the most cost effective option.

For venues and anyone booking a private class, follow this list:
Venues may also contact us for a per hour pricing.

PRICING GUIDE 
PER PERSON PRICING: This pricing list is for all classes that do not otherwise follow our homeschool programs or public programs. There are no rental fees on gear, but you are encouraged to bring your own gear. 
This price does not include the travel/materials fee.

1-4 Students- 
 • $220.00 for a 3 hour class - Total, not per student 
 • $400.00 for a 6 hour class - Total, not per student 
5+ Students- $55.00 per student for a 3 hour class 
 • $90.00 per student for a 6 hour class 
Weekend Overnight Survival Programs (Friday-Sunday) $550.00 per student
	 - 5 student minimum

PUBLIC CLASS prices vary, view public classes HERE.(https://www.eventbrite.com/o/owl-eyes-wilderness-survival-53123971823)

HOMESCHOOL/MULTI-WEEK PROGRAMS: 
If you are booking one of our multi-week programs, refer to this pricing list. These prices include material fees. Each class is 3 hours. Students must complete 4 unique programs to be eligible for the Alula test and certificate. 
 • Wildcrafter (4 classes): $220.00 per student
 •  Survivalist (6 classes): $300.00 per student 
 • Bushcrafter (5 classes): $315.00 per student
 • Hunter Gatherer (4 classes): $220.00 per student 
 • Specialist (5 classes): $265.00 per student 
 • Alula Test: $50.00 per student 
 • Skill Signet Patches: $5.00 each

*Each homeschool program must have a minimum of 6 students

Question 2

Is there a Travel fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 
A travel fee is applied if you would like an instructor to come to your location or a public land near you. There are our locations in Pepperell, Townsend, Groton, and Lincoln.

TRAVEL TIME: 
The class pricing list does not factor in additional costs with travel time. This list reflects the drive ONE WAY and how much it will cost ADDITIONAL to class price. 
 • Up to 30 minutes: $0.00 
 • 30 minutes to 1 hour: $50.00 
 • 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes: $110.00 
 • 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes: $135.00 
 • 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes: $175.00 
 • 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours: $215.00 
 • 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes: $250.00
 • Over 2 hours and 30 minutes of driving one way: Email to communicate options.
*Traffic can affect these times.
**This pricing factors in total driving time (ex. You are paying $100.00 for 2 hours and 30 minutes of travel, not 1 hour and 15 minutes). 
***We ask that class time be more than total driving time. (ex. If there is a 4 hour drive total, class time should be at a minimum 4 hours)

Question 3

When do students pay for class?

Accepted Answer

The total fee for class must be paid prior to the start of class. 
Payments can be made through PayPal, Venmo, or with cash.

Question 4

I can't afford a class, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival will not exclude anyone because of financial hardship, as these skills should be accessible to anyone. We used to offer free classes in the past, but they always had low or no attendance so these stopped for the time being.

There are a few options if you would like to learn and cannot afford a class:

1. Contact your local library, nature center, or museum and request they host a class with OEWS. They often host events that are free to the public.

2. Sign up when there are early bird discounts on public classes.

3. Work-study positions can be made available, but understand these are on a first come first served basis and are rarely offered. Usually weekend classes allow 1 work study student.

4. We sometimes hold volunteer days in which we ask for volunteers cleaning up trails and sites from special use locations. A free class is always offered after these experiences.

Our online store features a scholarship donation as well as gift cards for classes. Please spread the word!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Required Gear for all Classes:
-Basic Kit
-Complete Kit
or
-Ultimate Kit
-Water, Snacks, and Lunch
-Adequate Clothing for Weather and Bugs

Tim Swanson

Wilderness Survival Skills Instructor

Shirley, Massachusetts

owleyeswilderness@gmail.com

Email to book a class or event!

PROGRAMS

Private One-on-One

Homeschooling

Scout Groups

Birthday Parties

Library Workshops

Nature Center Groups

Museums

Corporate Team Building

Public Venues

Conservation Commissions