Spend 24 hours in our woods during our Overnight Survival challenge! Instructor Mike Evans will guide this immersive experience, designed for both newcomers and returning outdoor enthusiasts. We’ll revisit foundational skills in foraging, fire-making, cordage and more, while also introducing fresh new concepts for those who have taken our monthly survival courses.
Guests will share in a communal dinner where everyone shares their favorite camping dishes, then enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast on Sunday morning. This challenge isn’t just a test; it’s a testament to your readiness for whatever the wild may hold!
This program is geared for adults and children 14+ only. Minors under 18 must have an accompanying adult.
Date: Saturday, October 24 at 12pm – Sunday, October 25 at 12pm
Tickets (includes parking and all fees):
Members: $134 per person
Nonmembers: $145 per person
Purchase tickets online. For more information call 516-570-2185.
Participants should bring camping gear to spend the night comfortably, and the following gear/supplies are recommended:
- Sleeping bag
- Tent
- Day hiking books
- Bird guide
- Weather-appropriate clothes (layers recommended)
- Work gloves
- Camping / Survival Knife (some will be on hand to borrow and/or purchase)
- Your favorite “go to” camp-out food for potluck dinner
- Mess kit: Plate / bowl / cup / utensils (otherwise disposables will be on hand)
- Energy snacks
- Optional: your favorite fire maker
- Optional: bug spray
24-HOUR SCHEDULE
Saturday
12 – 2 pm: Make camp and Shelter Building
2 – 4 pm: Foraging & Fire Making
4 – 6 pm: Cooking – Pot Luck
6 – 7 pm: Cleanup Dinner
7 – 10 pm: Skills practice around the fire: Cordage, Burn Bowls, Fire Making
10 pm: Sleep or campfire stories
Sunday
7 – 8 am: Early Morning Nature Walk
8 – 9 am: Breakfast served in Castle Gould
9 – 10 am: Resource walk back via beach
10 – 11:30 am: Open Skills Practice
11 am – 12 pm: Clean up, pack up
About the instructor:
Michael A. Evans is the founder and CEO of Synchronicity Coaching Inc., a Long Island–based organization dedicated to helping people connect mind, body, and community through experiential learning. Under the Synchronicity umbrella, Michael has created and led programs across multiple disciplines — including Forgotten Skillz (ancestral crafts and sustainability), Ninja Née (STEM and science adventures for kids), and Vision Martial Arts (child development–based martial arts training).
With a background in coaching, education design, and holistic wellness, Michael blends science, history, culture, and hands-on exploration to make learning meaningful and accessible for all ages. His programs have been featured at libraries, schools, business masterminds, and community centers across the country, and emphasize creativity, curiosity, and personal growth through real-world discovery
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October 24, 2026 - October 25, 2026
12:00 pm