Alumni Camp Weekend

Alumni Camp Weekend — Relax, Reconnect, and Enjoy the Outdoors

Enrollment is limited to Appalachian Bushman School alumni only, and spots are limited. If you register and have not completed one of our courses, your enrollment will be refunded and you will be removed from the roster.

Join us for a relaxed weekend of camping, community, and craft during our Alumni Camp Weekend. This special gathering is open exclusively to past Coalcracker Bushcraft students and offers a welcoming environment to reconnect with fellow alumni, spend time with instructors, and enjoy an unstructured outdoor experience at your own pace. This is not a formal class—just a simple, enjoyable weekend on the property you know and love.

Why Attend the Alumni Camp Weekend?

Reconnect With Your Community: Spend time with instructors and fellow students who share your love for the outdoors.
Relaxed Outdoor Experience: Enjoy a carefree camping weekend without schedules, pressure, or structured lessons.
Hands-On Collaboration: Bring personal projects to work on with optional feedback, guidance, or hands-on help.
Craft and Camp Your Way: Participate in ongoing instructor projects or simply enjoy the fire and good company.
A Weekend for You: Set your own pace, camp how you like, and enjoy full access to the grounds.

What You’ll Experience

Throughout the weekend, alumni can expect:
• Open camping across the property
• Time to cook, relax, and share skills around camp
• Opportunities to observe or join instructor projects
• The option to bring your own projects for help, insight, or collaboration
• A community-centered atmosphere focused on camaraderie and connection

Who Should Attend?

This weekend is perfect for:
• Any Coalcracker Bushcraft alumni wanting to revisit the property
• Students seeking extra time with instructors
• Individuals who enjoy low-pressure, relaxed camping
• Anyone working on personal bushcraft projects needing feedback
• Community members who want to enjoy a simple outdoor weekend with like-minded people

Gear Requirements

There are no required gear items for this event.
Alumni are welcome to camp however they prefer—tents, tarps, hammocks, van setups, or any personal shelter system.

The Spirit of the Event

Alumni Camp Weekend is all about community, relaxation, and enjoying the outdoors together. Come when you want, camp how you want, and participate as much or as little as you choose. There is no schedule, no pressure, and no expectations—just a welcoming outdoor space to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy a weekend surrounded by fellow Coalcracker students and instructors.

Join Us!

We invite all Coalcracker Bushcraft alumni to return for a fun, flexible, and memorable weekend outdoors. Bring your favorite setup, bring a project, or simply bring yourself—and enjoy the camaraderie that makes our community one of a kind.