No matter how many times we are told by so-called “experts” that a zombie epidemic will never happen, many of us still choose to believe otherwise. Such is the case in Canada, where the zombie fever is so high that there’s even a camp dedicated to the art of zombie survival. READ ALSO: This Creepy Tunnel Is One Of The Most Haunted Places You Can Visit In Ontario Zombie Survival Camp is Canada’s #1 resource for zombie apocalypse preparedness. For around four years now, the camp has been travelling across the country to train Canadians in wilderness survival, self-defense, and self-reliance. As ridiculous as it may sound, it really does exist - in fact, the first thing you encounter on their website is a statement reading “Yes, this is a real camp.” via @zombiesurvivalcamp via @zombiesurvivalcamp via @zombiesurvivalcamp via @zombiesurvivalcamp via @zombiesurvivalcamp The camp is led by a team of six experienced instructors, each with their own primary specializations. Take a look at their profiles below: Deidter "the Soldier" Stadnyk Height: 180cm Weight: 89kg Experience: 8 years in the Canadian Armed Forces Infantry Primary Specialization: Reconnaissance Other Skills: Navigation, Mountain Operations Mantra: Stay off the high ground and don't rattle the bushes Connor "the Hunter" Somerville Height: 182cm Weight: 68kg Experience: 9 years of big game hunting, 8 years of archery Primary Specialization: Marksmanship Other Skills: Field dressing/Proper use and maintenance of ballistic weapons, degree in alternative renewable energy Mantra: Float like a butterfly, sting like an arrow. Dominic "the Butcher" Etynkowski Height: 180cm Weight: 79kg Experience: 5 years of Filipino Weapons Martial Arts (Bakbakan-Kali Ilustrisimo) Primary Specialization: Bladed weapons combat Other skills: Inventor/Craftsman, Welder, Seamster, Archer, Standard First Aid Mantra: Machetes don’t need reloading, but crowbars don't need sharpening. Eric "the Strategist" Somerville Height: 182cm Weight: 72kg Experience: Germination and propagation of several entrepreneurial enterprises Primary Specialization: Wilderness survival, Bushcraft, Resource acquisition Other Skills: Expert Canoer/Plumber/Boxer Mantra: People can be your greatest resource or your worst enemy. Peter "the Jedi" Lane Height: 180cm Weight: 84kg Experience: Systema, Jui-jitsu, Kenpo, Parkour, Taekwondo, Gymnastics Primary Specialization: Zom-jitsu hand-to rotting hand combat, self-defense Other Skills: Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Psychology degree, DZ truck license Mantra: All victory or defeat begins in the mind. Gerard "the Postman" Goco Height: 178cm Weight: 70kg Experience: 2 years of advanced bugout hikes and solo campouts Primary Specialization: Keeping all the instructors on point Other Skills: Photography, videography, admin Mantra: Because survival is insufficient. They teach participants skills and principles that would not only be useful in zombie situations, but also in real life. Their signature zombie outbreak simulation will force individuals to work as a team to survive. The camp holds private and corporate events, as well as scheduled weekend camps. For more information, visit ZombieSurvivalCamp.ca.
