​​Program Highlights:

• Leadership Development: Bear Captains engage in advanced leadership training, learning how to mentor, guide, and inspire the next generation of young men. They lead groups, create challenges, and help others develop the same survival skills for youth they learned as Bear Archers.

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• Mentorship and Teaching: Bear Captains are responsible for teaching young men the same survival skills they mastered. They act as role models and mentors, teaching everything from wilderness survival to water source identification and edible plants.

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• Personal Growth through Volunteering: Serving as mentors allows young adult men to develop self-confidence, a sense of purpose, and responsibility. By teaching and guiding others, they refine their own skills while contributing to their community.

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• Advanced Survival Training: As part of the leadership curriculum, Bear Captains undergo advanced survival skills training. This includes leading survival challenges for Bear Archers, where they can put their knowledge and leadership skills into practice.

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• Emergency Preparedness: In addition to wilderness survival, Bear Captains also undergo training in disaster preparedness. They learn how to react in real-world emergency situations, equipping them with the confidence and skills to handle crisis situations, whether in the wilderness or at home.

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• Career Development: Many Bear Captains transition into careers in emergency services, public safety, or other fields requiring strong leadership and survival skills. Career and entrepreneurship includes Park Ranger, Game Warden, Sustainability, Our program emphasizes the importance of these skills in real-world job settings, giving young adult men a foundation for economic mobility and career success.

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• Team Leadership: Bear Captains are given the opportunity to lead teams on various outdoor adventures. They practice leadership by taking charge, solving problems together, and ensuring that all team members work safely and efficiently.

 

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At the end of the Bear Captains program, these young adult men walk away with leadership experience, job-ready survival skills, and the knowledge to lead others through survival situations. They become role models and active community leaders, ready to tackle life’s challenges with determination, resilience, and a deep commitment to service.