Having a summer survival party is a great way to get your children involved in learning wilderness survival basics while having some fun along the way. During the party, I wanted to focus on a few specific skills. The first thing an individual needs to know when stranded in the wilderness is how to build a shelter. A shelter is essential to keep individuals dry, shaded, protected and safe. The next order of business is finding water and purifying that water. After securing water, a fire n