and Survive                           

Ab Taylor in 1985.

Inspired by the search for nine year old Jimmy Beveridge in 1981 in southern California, and initiated by the caring heart of Ab Taylor, the Hug-a-Tree and Survive program teaches children how to survive in the woods should they become lost. The program was developed to educate children in a select few of the most basic and vital survival principles. It was specifically designed for children between the ages of 7 and 11 but can be effective with slightly younger and older children. 

The program consists of a trained presenter—usually a search and rescue volunteer, police officer, park ranger, or similar uniformed individual—following a tightly scripted presentation that has three primary parts: 

1. An introduction (of the presenter and program), 
2. An entertaining video presentation for children, and 
3. A few practical suggestions and demonstrations.

Many children are alive today because of their experience with the
Hug-a-Tree and Survive program. 

Learn more here...

		Presenter Support Page - Learn how to get the tools to present and support the program     NASAR's policy regarding presentation of the program     Purchase audio-visual presentation     Download free program support documents     Sign up for the Hug-a-Tree email list server
		History of the Hug-a-Tree and Survive Program     Learn more about the search and people that inspired the program

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