Beginner Survival Training Weekend Course

Q: Is previous outdoor experience required for beginner survival training?

No previous outdoor experience is required—our beginner survival training is designed for all skill levels, and many families attend together, including children on select courses where kids 8 and up are welcome. Instructors break skills into simple movements and team-based exercises so students build confidence step by step in a supportive nature setting.

Basic 101 Survival Class: Ready to Become a Survivor?

Our Basic 101 Survival Class transforms beginners of all skill levels into confident survivors through hands-on beginner survival training.

In just three days at our 85-acre Ozarks facility, you’ll build real-world wilderness confidence by mastering essential survival priorities:

We believe getting survival training is like buying an insurance policy for yourself. It’s buying the peace of mind that if a dangerous scenario ever arises, you’ll have the training to deal with it.

Benefits of Choosing Beginner Survival Training from SIGMA 3 Survival School

Learn from Certified Military-Trained Instructors

Our instructor team includes combat-experienced and special operations veterans alongside seasoned survival educators. Many of the techniques we teach are based on methods proven in real-world field conditions and refined through years of hands-on instruction.

Hands-On Learning in a Real Wilderness Environment

Skip the boring classroom lectures and dive straight into practical application. Our Lebanon, Missouri, location provides diverse natural terrain perfect for learning essential outdoor skills. You’ll practice every survival technique in actual field conditions, building muscle memory and confidence through repetitive hands-on experience that books and videos simply cannot provide.

Real-time Feedback From Instructors

Our instructors work closely with students in the field, offering one-on-one coaching and real-time feedback so you can refine each skill as you learn it. They focus on correcting inefficient or unsafe habits early, helping you develop techniques that are realistic, safe, and repeatable long after you leave the Lebanon, MO training grounds.

Feeling Unprepared for Outdoor Emergencies or Natural Disasters?

Many people worry about their ability to survive unexpected situations in the wilderness or during emergencies, but lack the practical knowledge and confidence to handle life-threatening scenarios effectively:

Don’t let inexperience put you or your family at risk when emergencies strike unexpectedly.

How Beginner Survival Training Works: Our Simple Process

1

Foundation Skills Assessment

Your journey begins with safety protocols, basic survival psychology, and tool-handling techniques. We assess your abilities and establish clear objectives for your wilderness skills development, teaching you to prioritize actions when facing multiple challenges.

2

Hands-On Skill Development

Immediately practice shelter construction, fire-making, water procurement, and food gathering through direct application. Master both modern and primitive techniques with personalized coaching from our expert instructors in Lebanon’s diverse terrain.

3

Confidence Building Scenarios

Apply your skills in realistic survival simulations that build genuine confidence. Work through emergency scenarios in controlled conditions while receiving expert feedback, making sure you leave with practical skills for real outdoor emergencies.

Upcoming Course Dates 2026 | 2027

Summer 2026: May 23 - May 25

Summer 2026: July 31 - August 02

Summer 2027: May 29 - May 31

Summer 2027: July 30 - August 01

Please choose the weekend that works best for you.

YOUR PURCHASE IS VALID FOR ANY DATE IN THE NEXT 3 YEARS.

All classes start at 8 AM and end at 5 PM.

What Makes SIGMA 3 Survival School Different in Lebanon, Missouri

Military-Grade Training Standards for Civilians

Unlike recreational outdoor programs, our beginner survival training maintains rigorous military-standard protocols adapted for civilian students. Our instructors bring special operations experience to every lesson, ensuring techniques taught are proven effective in actual survival situations. We emphasize practical skills over theoretical knowledge, focusing on methods that work when your life depends on them.

Comprehensive Modern and Primitive Skill Integration

Our unique curriculum balances modern survival techniques with primitive skills, providing versatility for any situation. You’ll learn to start fires using ferro rods, flint and steel, and friction methods like bow drill. This dual approach ensures you can survive with basic equipment or none at all.

Proven Track Record with Satisfied Students Nationwide

SIGMA 3 Survival School has trained thousands of students over the years of operation, maintaining an exceptional reputation for quality instruction and practical results. Our graduates regularly provide testimonials about how our training helped them in real-world situations, from unexpected wilderness emergencies to natural disasters.

We’re not newcomers to survival education; we’re established professionals with a proven system that consistently produces confident, capable survivors ready for anything.

Success Stories & Results

“Robert, as an instructor you have the unique ability to communicate difficult lessons and have them easily understood. As a teacher myself, I certainly can appreciate this ability. Your systematic approach and easy-going personality made the challenging exercises manageable while permitting for an unforgettable experience. Additionally, the contributions of your staff throughout the event made even the smallest amount of downtime between sessions fascinating. Though several weeks have passed since the Survival Standard course, I still find myself reflecting on that time and continue to build upon the foundations that you and your insightful team provided. I enjoyed training with you all, and I look forward to having more memories with Sigma III.”

Jeff Jenkins.

“What a great class this was! I have taken classes from great instructors like Joel Hardin, Tom Brown, Kevin Reeve, and many more! I have taken several classes with Kelly Alwood before and I have to say Robert, you are bringing the best of the best to Fort Smith in survival, tactical, medical, and tracking. Great class that was well done, safe and inexpensive. I will be taking more classes with SIGMA 3 Survival School!”

Adam C.

“Just got back from my weekend trip to Sigma 3 Survival School and I have to tell you it was a blast. My knowledge of survival before the class consisted of what I had seen on TV. I was a little worried that I would be miserable or starve due to the training conditions. Little did I know, Robert is an expert on making survival training an enjoyable experience. In just one weekend I learned how to make a shelter equipped with “survival memory foam” (leaves), a primitive fire with a bow, and some trapping and fishing techniques (both primitive and with a few modern devices). One of my favorite Robert Allen quotes was, “I don’t see how ‘Survivor man’ eats so little…..we have caught a ton of food in less than 2 hours”. The first night we dined on snake, fish, and some mint tea (along with some city food I brought just in case). During the day we grazed on wild edibles….some of which tasted pretty good. I would recommend this school to anyone wanting to increase their knowledge on survival techniques. Robert has the ability to educate those that are already advanced naturalist and dumb it down for guys like myself. Either way you will leave with a good understanding of how to survive comfortably in the woods. I think Robert said it best, “I don’t really teach people to survive in the woods; I teach them to live in the woods.”

Daniel W.

Dallas, TX

What You'll Learn in Our Beginner Survival Training

Fire Starting Techniques: Multiple methods from modern to primitive.
Shelter Construction: Tarp setups in combination with the most basic primitive shelters.
Water Procurement & Purification: Finding, collecting, and making water safe.
Food Acquisition: Edible plant identification, trapping basics, and emergency nutrition.
Navigation & Signaling: Find your way and attract rescuers.
Tool Use & Improvisation: Proper use of survival tools and the creation of tools from natural materials.

Investment & Packages

Our Basic 101 Survival Class offers exceptional value at just $295 for three full days of intensive, life-saving training. Your investment includes:

This foundational training provides skills worth far more than the modest investment required.

Our Commitment & Refund Policy

While we maintain a 30% cancellation fee, your course credit remains valid for 3 full years and can be transferred to any similarly priced program we offer. If you must cancel, please tell us well in advance.

We stand behind our training with complete confidence in our methods and instructors. Our goal is for you to leave with practical, usable survival skills you can apply immediately in the real world.

Join Today & Become a Survivor

Don’t wait for an emergency to wish you had these essential skills. Spaces fill quickly for our popular Basic 101 Survival Class:

Phone (Call or Text)

(660) 441-4960

Online booking

Reserve your spot immediately on our booking page.

Address

26200 Hwy YY, Lebanon, MO 65536

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring to survival training?

SIGMA 3 keeps gear requirements simple—most standard courses just require a fixed-blade knife, folding saw, cordage (like paracord), good outdoor clothing, rain gear, and basic overnight camping items, plus a water bottle and any personal medications. After you register for a class, you’ll receive detailed directions to the Lebanon, MO training area and a gear list you can read at home so you bring only the things you truly need for time in the field.

What is basic survival training?

Basic survival training at SIGMA 3 Survival School focuses on core wilderness survival and bushcraft skills: shelter building, fire craft, water procurement, and basic food gathering. Our courses are designed so students can apply what they learn directly in the field, working with nature rather than against it, building confidence that will work in real emergencies.

Is previous outdoor experience required for beginner survival training?

No previous outdoor experience is required—our beginner survival training is designed for all skill levels, and many families attend together, including children on select courses where kids 8 and up are welcome. Instructors break skills into simple movements and team-based exercises so students build confidence step by step in a supportive nature setting.

Where can I find beginner survival training in Lebanon, Missouri?

SIGMA 3 Survival School, located at 26200 Hwy YY, Lebanon, MO 65536, is on about 85 acres of wooded backcountry, making it an ideal place for beginner survival training and outdoor skills classes in nature. Our experienced instructors run immersive weekend and multi-day courses where individuals and families can spend time learning practical wilderness survival skills. Book now or call/text (660) 441-4960.

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