About Us

Why We’re Called Young Survivalists

We chose the name Young Survivalists because survival is about more than the wilderness. It’s about being prepared for life.

Young people face pressure, disappointment, bullying, uncertainty and challenges they can’t always avoid. They need the confidence, resilience and practical skills to think clearly, solve problems, make good decisions and recover when things don’t go as planned.

Our programs combine leadership, communication, resilience, anti-bullying and practical survival skills to prepare youth for real-life challenges. We don’t teach children to fear the world. We prepare them to face it with confidence.

A Young Survivalist is resourceful, responsible and ready. Someone who can adapt, overcome challenges, lead with confidence and help others do the same.

Skills Schools Don’t Always Teach

Young Survivalists Academy was created to help young people become confident, resilient and capable leaders. We recognized that many youth need more opportunities to practise the skills that are essential in everyday life but are not always taught directly in school. These include:

✓ Communicating clearly

✓ Handling pressure

✓ Responding to failure

✓ Leading responsibly

✓ Working through conflict

✓ Making safe decisions

✓ Standing up for themselves

✓ Supporting others

✓ Taking initiative

Our Academy combines leadership development, resilience education, communication training, practical life skills and selected outdoor learning experiences within one structured youth program.

Mission

To equip youth with the confidence, resilience, character and leadership skills to overcome challenges, think independently and lead with courage and integrity.

Vision

To inspire a generation of courageous, capable and resilient leaders who think independently, adapt to challenges, act with integrity and make a positive difference in their communities.

Building Lions, Not Sheep

We call our students lions, not sheep, because we teach them to think for themselves, stand firmly for what is right, and face challenges with courage. A lion does not blindly follow the crowd or allow fear, pressure, or bullying to determine its path. Our students learn to speak with confidence, make responsible decisions, protect others and lead through character-not intimidation. We are not teaching aggression or arrogance; we are developing strong, disciplined and compassionate young people who know who they are and have the courage to become who they were meant to be.

Our Values

What We Stand On

Courage: We encourage students to try, speak, participate and move forward even when they feel uncertain.
Character: We teach that integrity, responsibility and respect are the foundation of strong leadership.
Resilience: We help youth understand that mistakes and setbacks are part of growth.
Leadership: We develop leaders who serve, listen, take responsibility and help others succeed.
Preparedness: We teach students to think ahead, assess situations and make responsible decisions.
Community: We create a culture where students feel included, supported and accountable.

Help Your Child Build Skills That Last a Lifetime

Confidence, resilience and leadership grow through practice, mentorship and experience. Give your child a place to build those skills, one challenge at a time.