​Join the Interest List for Camp DoomsDaddy, May 6-7 at Mandala Springs in Cobb, CA! (Training starts 9am on May 6, so early arrival on May 5th is encouraged.) 50 people will come together for two days of hands-on practical preparedness training led by Sam Bloch, Matthew Ochoa and Outlander Medics.

​This event is for daddys, mamas, childfree baddies, and everyone in between. If you know you could be more prepared and are ready to take the steps towards preparing yourself and your loved ones, this camp is for you!

​Note: This is an adult-only event.

​We’ll cover the skills that actually matter: wilderness first aid, wildfire prep, go-bags, vehicle safety, food + water, and comms systems.

​Invite-only, deliberately intimate, fun, hands-on, camp-style vibes. And of course, enough woo to keep it Cali.

​Get to know the program

​Over two days, you’ll partake in interactive workshops designed to give you the confidence to handle real-life emergencies.

​Want a feel for the vibe?

​Check out this video: LINK HERE

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​⛑️ Medical: A cornerstone of the bootcamp is eight hours of small-group wilderness first aid training. You’ll treat wounds, splint fractures, and practice scenarios where the skills you learn actually stick. The training is specifically tailored to prepare you for a variety of challenging situations, from remote outdoor emergencies to post-disaster scenarios, and even includes what to do if you are tear gassed during civil unrest.

​🔥 Everything Fire: Ever pulled a pin on a fire extinguisher? You will. You’ll learn home fire risks, how to reduce them, what smoke really does to your lungs, and how to protect yourself from fire and smoke risks.

​🎒 Go-Bags: Are you prepared for an evacuation notice and to run out the door? You’ll get to design, build and upgrade your own go-bag — from the obvious to the overlooked. Go-bags are not a shrink-wrapped one-size-fits-all necessity. This workshop will help you create a tailored go-bag that has exactly what you need.

​ 🛜 Comms: When cell service fails, what do you do? We’ll learn about radios, group text trees, and backup systems that keep your people connected. We'll be covering the use of Starlinks, SatPhones, Satellite texting, Garmin InReach, and HAM & AM/FM radio.

​🚘 Automotive: Disasters aren’t just rough on us, they’re also rough on our cars. Learn how to keep your vehicle ready in the face of breakdowns and bug-outs, including what tools to stash and what to do when the unexpected happens on the road. Your car can be your escape pod, but it can also derail you if you don’t know the basics of repair or how to navigate new hazards.

​💧 Food & Water: This is about the tasty (and not-so-tasty) realities of emergency supplies. How much do you actually need? What do you keep in your go-bag vs. your reserve pantry? In this workshop, we’ll go over all things food + water, including how to store, when to rotate, and how to filter water for a variety of purposes. We will showcase different products you can test before you buy.

​By the end, you’ll leave with new skills, new gear confidence, access to a directory of every product we demonstrate, an Amazon shopping list, personalized preparedness guides, and a community of people who’ve got your back.

​Timing

​Programming will begin at 9am on Wednesday May 6 and conclude by 6pm on Thursday. All participants are encouraged to arrive Tuesday afternoon/evening, May 5. For those who are tent camping, the sun sets at 8pm so plan to arrive before then to set up your tent and settle in. All are welcomed to join for s’mores and story-time around the campfire Tuesday evening.

​Accommodations

​Camp DoomsDaddy will take place at the gorgeous Mandala Springs in Cobb, CA with accommodations ranging from tent or car camping to cozy cabins, comfortable RV sites, and unique yurt stays More lodging details will be shared when the registration link goes live.

​Meals

​Part of being prepared is knowing what kinds of foods to have on reserve and in your go-bag. In the spirit of learning, all provided meals will be made from these types of food. We'll be providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Wednesday and Thursday and beverages throughout.

​Meet Your Instructors

​SAM BLOCH

​Sam Bloch is the founder and lead trainer at Camp DoomsDaddy. Sam comes with 20+ years of emergency response experience at the front-lines of disasters worldwide, from tsunamis and earthquakes to wildfires and war zones. A co-founder of Communitere International and former Director of Emergency Response at World Central Kitchen, he has led response efforts in more than 50 countries and worked at the epicenter of them in more than 30 U.S. disasters alone. After decades helping people who weren’t prepared, Sam is now focused on ensuring individuals and communities have the skills they need to take care of themselves and each other before disaster strikes. Sam is also on the Advisory Board of Watch Duty. To learn more about Sam, check out his wiki page.

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​ALICIA THOMPSON

​Alicia Thompson is our lead medical trainer. Alicia is a Wilderness EMT and the founder of Outerlands Medics & Rescue, where she leads accessible, hands-on medical trainings for outdoor and remote environments. With a background as a backpacking and sea-kayak guide, white-water rafting guide, SCUBA diver, and lifeguard, Alicia brings deep field experience to her teaching. Known for her calm, witty style, she equips communities with the skills to respond confidently in emergencies, whether on the trail, the water, or the film set.

​MATTHEW OCHOA

​Matthew Ochoa is our lead automotive readiness trainer. Matt is a mechanic, welder, heavy equipment operator and seasoned off-road race car driver with years of hands-on experience working with vehicles in extreme conditions. His career in the trades has given him deep expertise in how machines work, break, and can be repaired, making him uniquely skilled at keeping vehicles running when it matters most.

​Beyond his professional work, Matthew volunteers for off-road recovery, spending time helping others get unstuck in challenging terrain. Matthew brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to teaching the essentials of using your car to exit a disaster.

​Pricing

​​$875 Regular Ticket - Includes 6 nourishing meals, car/tent camping, and hands-on preparedness training with a high instructor-to-participant ratio.

​​*We will offer a limited amount of discounted Community Leadership Tickets.