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Survival Homesteading Skills For The Modern World
Survival Homesteading 3-day event in the Hocking Hills Region Of Southern Ohio
May 13-15, 2022
The Everyday Prepper Review
By: Jeff Smith
In mid-May we had the extreme pleasure of spending a Friday at The Old School Survival Boot Camp at the Vinton County Fairgrounds in McArthur, Ohio. Let me tell you folks Tara Dodrill and her crew knocked it out of the park in their first time up to the plate! The fairground provided a wonderful setting for this adventure into the world of prepping and sustainable living. The range of subjects presented in classes at the Boot Camp were impressive! Within the first hour we observed a hugely attended class on how to butcher a hog from start to finish. I have not seen anything like this at any other event I have attended. Aquaponics, food preservation, animal husbandry, edible plant walks for adults and kids, the list just goes on and on! This show is a definite “Go To”!
The Old School Survival Boot Camp 2022 is already scheduled for May 13-15, 2022. So do yourself a favor and get on Fakebook and like Old School Survival Boot Camp’s page before you forget! Tickets go on sale to everyone on 7/5/2021, buy early because I am sure this will be a sell-out!
Learn By Doing & Chat With Skilled Experts
Old School Survival Boot Camp Main Event Venue
Old School Survival Boot Camp Main Event Venue
Old School Survival Boot Camp Main Event Venue
The Vinton County Fairgrounds will be the main venue for the 3-day event. Attendees can stay on-site or secure tent, RV, and rental cabins at one of our event partners.
At the Old School Survival Boot Camp main event venue weekend attendees will be able to engage with homesteading and survival experts during interactive and hands-on hourly, half day, and full day courses.
Purchase Old School Survival Boot Camp tickets and make reservations for on-site camping by clicking here. No tickets will be sold at the door. Once we reach the maximum interactive class size capacity, ticket sales will be halted.
Click the Presenters tab in the menu bar above to see a detailed class list and presenter bios.
Old School Survival Boot Camp Off-Site Venues
Old School Survival Boot Camp Main Event Venue
Old School Survival Boot Camp Main Event Venue
The On Guard Defense Gun Range and Training Center is owned by Ohio's Gun Gal Judi Phelps and her veteran husband, Scott. It will be the Old School Survival Boot Camp venue site for handgun, rifle, Krav Maga and archery classes.
Raccoon Creek Outfitters will be the venue for kayak and canoe classes. Raccoon Creek Outfitters also offers primitive camping.
Countryside Stables is an Amish owned farm that will be the Old School Survival Boot Camp venue for a Secrets of the Amish hands-on farm tour. Attendees will watch off grid horse handling, farming, and baking demonstrations as well as participating in hands-on agricultural experiences.
and more to come.
Purchase Old School Survival Boot Camp tickets and make reservations for on-site camping by clicking here. No tickets will be sold at the door. Once we reach the maximum interactive class size capacity, ticket sales will be halted.
Click the Presenters tab in the menu bar above to see a detailed class list and presenter bios.
Knowledge Building Classes And Demonstrations
Old School Survival Boot Camp Main Event Venue
Interactive Hands-On And Demonstration Classes
- Prepper Retreats And Prepping Groups led by Colonel Dr. Drew Miller of Fortitude Ranch
- When You Can't Call A Vet
- Constitution
- Situational Awareness
- Homeschooling
- Legal Use of Force, Violent Encounters & the Aftermath
- Ohio Militia
and more to come
Scroll down for the list of interactive hands-on demonstration classes.
Check out the Presenters and Demonstrators Page in the menu bar above to see who will be teaching classes and sharing their expertise at Old School Survival Boot Camp.
Purchase Old School Survival Boot Camp tickets and make reservations for on-site camping by clicking here. No tickets will be sold at the door. Once we reach the maximum interactive class size capacity, ticket sales will be halted.
Click the Presenters tab in the menu bar above to see a detailed class list and presenter bios.
Interactive Hands-On And Demonstration Classes
Interactive Hands-On And Demonstration Classes
Interactive Hands-On And Demonstration Classes
Interactive Demonstration Classes
- Hog Butchering - from slaughtering to sampling the processed hog.
- Chicken Butchering - from slaughtering to sampling the processed chicken.
- Open Flame Canning
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Wine Making
- Beginner First Aid
- Advanced First Aid
- Backwoods Survival First Aid
- Creating A Maul From A Log
- Survival Fire Starting
- Sheep Shearing
- Fiber Arts - Knitting, Hand sewing, and Pattern Making
- Solar Cooking
- Solar Panels
- Survival Knots
- Paracord Survival Gear Making
- Soap Making
- Herbal Salve Making
- Boating - Safety And Bugout
- Equine Handling
- Campfire Meals - Smell and Sight Discipline Style
- Gunsmithing and Reloading
- Distilling
- Wild Edibles and Medicinals Foraging - beginner and advanced wildcrafting
and more to come
Check out the Presenters and Demonstrators Page in the menu bar above to see who will be teaching classes and sharing their expertise at Old School Survival Boot Camp.
Purchase Old School Survival Boot Camp tickets and make reservations for on-site camping by clicking here. No tickets will be sold at the door. Once we reach the maximum interactive class size capacity, ticket sales will be halted.
Click the Presenters tab in the menu bar above to see a detailed class list and presenter bios.
Food Concessions And Local Eateries
Interactive Hands-On And Demonstration Classes
Food Concessions And Local Eateries
Daytime concessions for Old School Survival Boot Camp will be provided by:
- Vinton County 4-H - at their on-site booth with picnic table seating.
- Vinton County Fire Departments - inside Fern Kruger Building with table seating.
- VFW Fair Booth
- John McGee BBQ
and more to come
- Local pizza shops with delivery include: Percelli's, Mama Renie's Restaurant and Bar , Giovanni's, and Mullins.
- Food options less than three minutes away in McArthur include: McDonalds, McClures, Subway, Valero (deli, pizza and chicken kitchen menu items) Clarks' Marathon (chicken and side hot kitchen items) and Main Eatery.
- Grocery items available at Campbell's Supermarket
- Cross Creek in Allensville offers pizza, hot kitchen items, pizza, and a state liquor store.
A large event tent with tables and chairs will also be centrally located in the food vendor area to dine on concession meals or for picnics.
Camping And Cabin Lodging Options
Interactive Hands-On And Demonstration Classes
Food Concessions And Local Eateries
- Campers at the main venue will have access to both primitive campsites and full hook ups at RV sites. On-site tent camping and RV sites at Vinton County Fairgrounds. Spaces will be sold via the Old School Survival Boot Camp ticket services provider Ticketbud.
- Raccoon Creek Outfitters offers both primitive tent sites and RV sites with hook-ups.
- Ravenwood Castle offers a one-of-a-kind lodging experience. Meals are served daily in the Great Hall. Food and drinks are also available on-site at the Raven's Roost Pub. The castle is located close to the On Guard Defense Gun Range and Training Center as well as the Vinton County Airport.
- Lake Hope State Park campground offers electric and primitive camping sites and cabins. The Lake Hope Lodge restaurant is located adjacent to camping areas. The Moonville Rail Trail and Uncle Buck's Riding Stable and Dance Barn are also located near the campground.
- The Lake Alma State Park campground offers both electric and primitive campsites.
- Hocking Hills Jellystone Park offers a private fishing lake, swimming, a playground and other family recreational amenities.
- Hawk's Landing Retreat
- Cherry Ridge Retreat
- Oakwood Cabins
- Pleasant View Cabins
- Clear Creek Ridge Cabins
- Beverly Hills Cabins
- County Cabins Of Hocking Hills
- Bit Of Country Cabins
- The Cabins At PawPaw Hill
- Fiddlestix Village
- Frank's Country Cottage
- Le Petit Chevalier Winery Loft
- Lodge at Diamond B Ranch
- Rookery Hills
- Rupert's Airport House
- Whispering Oaks Cabin
- Majestic Vacation Homes of the Hocking Hills
- Click here to review photos and amenities offered by more than 50 cabin rental operators in the Vinton County region of the Hocking Hills.
Contact Us
Have Questions? Contact Us Anytime!
Contact the Old School Survival Boot Camp team with event, lodging, presenter, demonstrator, or vendor questions via email - oldschoolsurvivalbc@gmail.com or by contacting Bob and Tara Dodrill at 740-596-4037
Old School Survival Boot Camp
Handicap Accessibility
This is an outdoor event where uneven terrain and off pavement conditions should be expected to be encountered. Rain before or during the event may make some areas difficult or impossible to traverse by wheelchair.
The road through the main event venue is a combination of gravel and dirt that is usually passable by a wheelchair, but weather conditions could alter passability. All barns, buildings, and permanent restrooms are handicap accessible.
There are roughly 20 handicap parking spots in the heart of the main event venue. These will be used daily on a first come first serve basis. If an attendee alerts event staff at the front gate that all handicap accessible parking spaces are taken, a drop off to the main event building or as near as possible to an event area will be permitted. Please contact us via email with any specific questions or concerns about handicap accessibility prior to purchasing a non-refundable ticket or during the event in the case of inclement weather that may alter accessibility conditions at the outdoor event.
