[header] How to make a survival course (for older kids ) [title] Find a good place. [step] You need to have a place that has a reliable source of edible food, a safe source of water (maybe a pond, spring or lake) and lots of room. Also, if you want to be hosting a campfire afterward (with a parent/guardian), find or make a fireplace in that area. 
And don't forget to bring along some marshmallows for toasting. [title] Look online to see what kind of food is edible in the area you're going to be at.