Traditional Living Skills with Peter Yencken

Join us for an amazing opportunity to learn from experienced craftsman Peter Yencken. Parents, please note that this is a hands-on *working* camp, so campers who enjoy sustained work on a project will be best suited for Traditional Living Skills. Campers can choose between two tracks, unless they have attended the camp previously. Returning campers can contact Peter to request a different project.  

Track 1: Campers make a wooden hickory bow, wooden arrow with real turkey feathers, and leather quiver.

Track 2: Campers make a knife with a wooden handle shaped to fit their hand, leather bag, and leather water bottle holder. 

Peter Yencken has been making survival tools for over 25 years. He is a guest teacher to many wilderness schools here in the U.S. and Australia. Peter believes that “making things by hand, that are usable in our everyday life, brings a sense of enjoyment not found in purchased items.” His goal is to teach traditional skills that remain relevant to our modern life. 

Learn more about Peter and his work at www.villagelivingskills.com.