OLLI at SOU

Beyond the Bug-Out Bag, 2026

What would you do if an emergency happened right now? Preparing for an emergency is vital. The bug-out bag has evolved from a “backpack with water and granola bars” to a comprehensive plan for caring for yourself and your family. This course is evolving with it. The goal of the course is twofold: to help you prepare to be self-sufficient until help arrives, even if that is weeks away, and to provide the knowledge and foundation to use your supplies successfully both during and after the emergency. We will look beyond prepping to topics such as situational awareness and conflict avoidance. This course specifically focuses on children and seniors. This is not a quick fix — it is a long-term undertaking that will require your time and focus.

Beyond the Bug-Out Bag, 2026 – In-Person (Hybrid)
Item Number: W26LIFE114A
Dates: 1/7/2026 - 2/11/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Maximum Enrollment: 53
Seats Available: 42
Building: Campbell Center
Room: Room D
Instructor: Bill Bateman (he/him/his)

What would you do if an emergency happened right now? Preparing for an emergency is vital. The bug-out bag has evolved from a “backpack with water and granola bars” to a comprehensive plan for caring for yourself and your family. This course is evolving with it. The goal of the course is twofold: to help you prepare to be self-sufficient until help arrives, even if that is weeks away, and to provide the knowledge and foundation to use your supplies successfully both during and after the emergency. We will look beyond prepping to topics such as situational awareness and conflict avoidance. This course specifically focuses on children and seniors. This is not a quick fix — it is a long-term undertaking that will require your time and focus.

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