Lost in the Woods - Child Survival Kit

SARBC

Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia

During the presentation of this Child Survival lecture, the instructor would show the students each item and how it is made. For instance the reflector is tin foil pasted to cardboard (no sharp edges), and, the right and safe way to tear a face hole in the bright orange garbage bag is demonstrated.

Make an Emergency Survival Kit (and practice using it):

1. A Zip Lock sandwich bag for the container (also used as a cup for drinking water)
2. A snack of high energy trail mix (contained in its own zip lock bag)
3. A whistle used for calling for help (three short blasts)
4. A signal flag approximately 10cm by 100cm (cut from orange plastic garbage bag)
5. A reflector for sending signals (use soft, flexible material)
6. A large, bright color garbage bag used as poncho (pre-tear slit for face opening - Do not "cut" hole)