Live Free in Tippecanoe

[Sgt 1371]

Anyone ever attend the Live Free event in Tippecanoe? It has been ongoing on the first weekend in May for years. I want to go this year.
AmericanSurvivor.org

[csaws]

Sounds cool, too bad it is in the middle of turkey season. Hopefully I have one by then but who knows.

[CarmelHP]

Originally Posted by Sgt 1371

Anyone ever attend the Live Free event in Tippecanoe? It has been ongoing on the first weekend in May for years. I want to go this year.
AmericanSurvivor.org

I haven't heard anything about Live Free since I was in high school. I had no idea it was still around. Thanks for the info.

[Sgt 1371]

Well, Camp Independence 2009 is on!
CAMPINDEPENDENCE

Surviving Hard Times and Future Disasters

Saturday, May 2nd 2009

(Save This Weekend)

Tippecanoe River State Park, Winamac Indiana

(in the Potawatomi, Group Camp)

Training Activities Start at 8:00 AM and Run Through 6:00 PM

Advanced Registration Before April 15th

Individual $20.00, Family $30.00, Add $10.00 for a cabin

Registration After April 15th or At The Site

Individual $25.00, Family $35.00, Add $15.00 for a cabin

Group Rates Available

Bring the whole family, Stay overnight, Enjoy the park in spring, Become more self-reliant, Group rates available,

guest speakers may apply.

Programs To Be Presented


· Survival Gardening
· Survival Food Preparation & Storage
· Survival Medical Skills
· Surviving Hard Times
· Children’s Survival Program (with prizes)

· Solar Cooking
· Camouflage Contests
· Emergency Communications
· Safe Water
· Alternative Power
· Much More!!!

[Sgt 1371]

OPERATION INFORMATION


HOW TO GET THERE
Tippecanoe River State Park is located on US 35 a few miles north of Winamac Indiana. At the park ask the gate attendant for directions to the Group Camp facilities then watch for the small “LF, USA” arrow signs leading to our cabin units.


HOUSING
Participants are housed in small cabins that are try to provide private cabins for families and equipped with bunks and tables but have no lights or fireplace. We welcome groups but we can make no guarantee. Come early for the best choices,

MEALS
Meals will be available at nominal cost in the dinning hall.

HOUSEKEEPING
Live Free is responsible for leaving all facilities as clean or cleaner than when we occupied them. Do not litter. Clean and sweep out your cabin thoroughly. Keep the washrooms and showers clean. PITCH IN AND HELP US CLEAN UP THE MAIN HALL AND OTHER AREAS BEFORE WE LEAVE.

SANITATION
Good washrooms are available close to all cabins. Hot shower facilities are within a short walk.



RULES: DO NOT BRING ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, DRUGS OR FIREARMS INTO THE PARK. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED. NO NOISE AFTER 11:00 PM

WHAT TO BRING: If you are staying overnight bring a camp stove, lantern, flashlight, cooking gear, food, sleeping bag, personal items, etc. Wear comfortable outdoor clothing and good field boots. Since there will be some hiking activities you will need a compass, survival knife, whistle, canteen, small first aid kit, and a small back pack. A rain poncho is a good idea. You should have a small notebook and pen to take notes. Survival and emergency items for “show and Tell” are always welcome

CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS: We very much encourage family participation but children and young adults must not be left without adult supervision anywhere in the camp area.

ARRIVAL TIME: We recommend that you arrive FRIDAY NIGHT if possible so you can set up your cabin and be ready to participate early on Saturday morning. Do not arrive earlier than 4:00 PM on Friday as the camp will not be open. If you come in on Saturday try to be early as activities start at 8:00 AM.

A Public Service Project Of:

LIVE FREE, USA, P.O. BOX 3295, Munster, IN.46321, USA,

Websit: www.americansurvivor.org E-mail: lfinow@aol.com

[Sgt 1371]

CAMP INDEPENDENCE 2009

Schedule of Activities

Friday May 1st Evening

4:00 PM till 9:00 PM

Early Registration, Get Acquainted, Setup, Survival Videos

NOTE: Class schedules are subject to change and may be extended to facilitate better training and response to questions. There will be breaks of approximately ten minutes between each class. We always welcome sharing of skills and equipment information from our guests.

Saturday May 2nd

Time

Activity/Subject

Location

Instructor

8:00 AM
Opening statements and briefing. Registration and sales. Breakfast.
Main Hall
Jim. Jones
9:00 AM
SURVIVAL GARDENING
Main Hall
Richard Rock
10:30 AM
SURVIVAL & TRAIL FOODS
Main Hall
Brian Clay
11:30 AM
SURVIVAL ON A BUDGET
Main Hall
Paul Arnswald
12:30 PM
Lunch
Main Hall

1:30 PM
CAMOUFLAGE CLASS and CONTEST
Main Hall
And outdoors
Brian Duffie
2:30 PM
WATER GATHERING & PURIFICATION
Main Hall
Dave Ritchie
2:30 PM
CHILDRENS SURVIVAL (kids only)
Outdoors
Nick Carlson
4:30 PM
SURVIVAL COMMUNICATIONS
Main Hall
Frank Bronecke
3:30 PM
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AID
Crafts Cabin #1
Jim Jones
5:30 PM
Raffle, Optional Class
Main Hall
Nick Carlson
6:00 PM
Dinner
Main Hall

7:00 PM
SURVIVAL RESCUE EXERCISE PLANNING
Main Hall
Survival Scout Team
8:00 PM
SURVIVAL RESCUE EXERCISE
Field & Trail

9:00 PM
Continued and Camp Fire


10:00 PM
Lights Out

Sunday May 3rd

Time
Activity/Subject
Location
Instructor
8:00 AM
Breakfast & Debriefing
Main Hall

9:00 AM
Open Forum
Show and Tell
Practice
Main Hall

10:00 AM
Cleanup and inspection


Main Hall

11:00 AM
Gone!




Please do not litter. Clean up your cabin and training area before you leave.

We are not responsible for your equipment. Keep valuable items secure.

We are not responsible for your children. Keep children under your watch and supervision at all times

For everyone’s safety, do not carry loaded firearms or leave them accessible to others.

Hazards such as mosquitoes, marshes, poison ivy, sharp tree branches and thorns are common in the park. Be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times

For more activities: Join, Join a team, Volunteer!!

THANKS FOR ATTENDING and HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME

Live Free, USA is a tax-deductible, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to emergency preparedness and survival education. These programs are presented as a public service.

For further information contact:

Live Free, P.O. Box 3295, Munster, IN46321

E-mail: lfinow@aol.com

[El Cazador]

RULES: DO NOT BRING ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, DRUGS OR FIREARMS INTO THE PARK. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED. NO NOISE AFTER 11:00 PM

It's a state park, isn't it? Unless this is an older flyer, we're allowed to carry in IN state parks.

For everyone’s safety, do not carry loaded firearms or leave them accessible to others.

Okay, then. We're gonna learn to survive "hard times and future disasters", but firearms are BAD. Are the organizers of this dance all from California?

And they don't allow camping, except in their little cabins? In a "survival" learning event?

I'll pass.

[Josh Smith]

Yeah... and food for a nominal fee?

What happened to the grubs found in pulpy wood?

[Sgt 1371]

The Live Free folks are from Illinois... ... ... My buddy said that this is Mitch Daniels country, not Blagoyovitch country!

[qmikep]

This sounds cool im going to try and get up there saterday morning.