Our Courses
Island Survival Skills Training Adventure (4 Hours)
A hands-on 4-hour adventure on Oahu's wild North Shore: Build primitive shelters, start friction fire, cook wild foods, and master core island survival skills. Great for families, beginners, and all ages. (Private groups trainings also available!)
Wilderness First Aid Training Hawaii
A 16-hour WFA certification course covering essential wilderness first aid skills for preventing and responding to outdoor medical emergencies. Nationally recognized via NASAR and valid for two years, ideal for guides, educators, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Summer Camp
An immersive multi-day summer camp (daytime only) where kids learn real island survival skills: shelter building, friction fire, wild food foraging, and more, in the wilds of the North Shore of Oahu. Designed for Ages 7-13, with safety and adventure in equal measure.
Private & Custom Group Trainings
Book a private or custom group training for your family, team, or organization. We tailor every session to your group's goals, size, and experience level. Get in touch to discuss your adventure.
Why Choose Hawaii Survival School?
Kap Te'o Tafiti and his team have trained cast and crew for Survivor, Naked & Afraid, Alone, and worked alongside Dwayne Johnson on Fast & Furious, all right here in Hawaii. That same real-world expertise goes into every course we teach, whether you're 5 years old or stepping into the jungle for the first time.
Trusted by Hollywood & Major Productions
Our expert team has provided survival training for Survivor, Naked & Afraid, and Alone, and worked with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on Fast & Furious: Hobbes & Shaw, all right here in Hawaii.
TV & Film-Tested Instructors
Our team has provided survival training for major productions including Survivor and Naked & Afraid — this is field-proven knowledge, not classroom theory.
All Ages, All Experience Levels
From 5-year-olds on a family adventure to adults pursuing Wilderness First Aid certification, every program is built around where you actually are, not where we assume you should be.