The Program

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
3. A few practical suggestions and demonstrations

Our Goal:

"Hug-A-Tree and Survive" is a children's Search and Rescue (SAR) prevention program aimed at children from kindergarden to Grade 6. The main purpose of this program is to teach them:

• how not to become lost in the woods
• what to do if they do become lost
• how not to come to harm
• how they can help searchers find them

Want to become a presenter?

If you have some experience in search and rescue, and will commit to presenting the program in strict accordance with the guidelines, then you may be eligible to present this program. For more information contact your local search and rescue association—a list of these associations is available through the National Search and Rescue Secretariat. If you do not have a local SAR unit, or have any other questions, contact us at hugatree@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.