FROM DISCIPLESHIP.
INTO UNION.

You’ve walked through the Wild at Heart Retreat, and now you’re ready for something deeper—something that meets the demands of the hour we’re living in. 

Wild at Heart Survival School is a 4-day advanced retreat designed for men who are looking to go beyond initiation and dive into a life of radical discipleship.

Led by John Eldredge and his team through a series of curated video sessions, this event invites you to experience powerful teaching, guided reflections, and transformative prayer—all within the safety and camaraderie of a group of men who are seeking more.

Why Survival School?

In today’s world, it’s not enough to survive—you need to thrive. Survival School is the manual for doing just that. You’ll be invited to step into the heart of reality, where Jesus Christ is not just an idea but the integrating force of all things, including your life. These sessions are unapologetic, real, and designed to help you navigate life’s deepest challenges with a new strength.

Through ten sessions of immersive teaching, you’ll learn how to connect more deeply with God, find stability in chaotic times, and live out your calling as a man.

What to Expect

Survival School is intense and unapologetic. It’s a four-day journey designed to push you, challenge you, and strengthen your walk with God in ways that will change your life. Each day, you’ll engage with teachings that get to the heart of what it means to be a man in this hour—inviting you to face the instability of the world with confidence, knowing you are fully equipped to thrive.

In order for you to get the most out of this weekend, it is HIGHLY recommended that you have previously attended at least one WAH Retreat prior to signing up for Survival School. 

Important Details

Total Cost:
$350 (includes lodging, activities, and meals)

Event Begins: 6:00p on Thursday, May 22, 2025
Event Concludes: 12:00p on Sunday, May 25, 2025

Location:
Whitewater Express | Ocoee Camp
703 Golf Course Road
Copperhill, TN 37317

Nearby Airports: Atlanta and Chattanooga, TN

Lodging is bunk house style, you will need to bring bedding/pillows/towels. Free time is built into the retreat on Friday and Saturday afternoons. On-site and nearby activities are available including hiking, high ropes course, disc golf, giant swing, mountain bike rentals, paintball, and horseback riding. Saturday, you will have the opportunity to raft the Middle Ocoee River, home of the 1996 Olympic Whitewater canoe and kayak events! Enjoy scenic views of the Cherokee National Forest as you paddle your way down the “Rollercoaster of the South”. You may want to bring a hammock (or a tent!) and find a quiet spot by the lake or in the woods to rest and soak in God’s beauty. In the evenings we will have a campfire.

This event is designed for men ages 18 and older. College students welcomed.

If you have a physical disability that limits your mobility, please contact us so we can make special arrangements for you.

Registration will close when we meet capacity for the camp.

Questions?
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