The C.A.S.P.E.R. Ghost Hunting Training is an in depth program, and is applicable to novice and "pro" alike.

The class runs from 10am until 5pm. It takes place at the fantastically haunted Ashbary Coffee House in Willow Springs.

The Ashbury sits on the grounds of a brothel from the 1800's. The brothel burnt to the ground, killing several...

Today the Ashbury has almost daily paranormal activity ranging from loud bangs, to shadows, to full body apparitions! A delightfully delicious place so learn ghosthunting, wouldn't you say?

The class is a treasure trove of data designed to help you get better results in your ghosthunting efforts, as well as preserve the integrity of the results you do secure.

Written and taught by Ghosthunters Kevin Frantz & Alex Felix, the class has lots of hands-on as well as a formal investigation of the Ashbary! The course concludes with a written test and a Certificate of Completion.

Those with Ghosthunting gear are welcome to bring it. If you don't have gear, use ours. We suggest that you don't buy gear until after the class, because you'll learn in class what to buy and what NOT to buy!

The class is $79.95 and it INCLUDES a free lunch at the Ashbary! (choice of sandwich and beverage). They also have ice cream, candy, chips, coffee, etc. that you are welcome to purchase during the class breaks.

C.A.S.P.E.R.
Committed to Acquiring Superior Paranormal Evidence & Results

A Free Lunch at the Ashbary
The complete C.A.S.P.E.R. Training course
A Training Manual to take home
A Written Test
Participation in an Actual Investigation
&
A Certificate of Completion

C.A.S.P.E.R.

Part I:  Introduction

 

Logistics

     Program Itinerary

 

Introductions

      Kevin

      Alex

      Group

 

What is a ghost?

     Types of Haunts

     Why would a ghost stay on earth?

     What isn’t a ghost?

 

What is C.A.S.P.E.R.?

     An acronym that stands for:  Committed to Acquiring Superior Paranormal Evidence

                                                                                      & Results

     It’s about:

         Getting More Consistent, Higher Quality, & More Credible Results.

         Enhancing the process of ghost hunting in professionalism and creativity

        

     How do we do that?

          Proper training in Gear, Protocols, Procedures, & Mindset

 

 

Part II: Laying a Foundation

 

Ghost Hunting Vs Formal Investigation

     The Differences

 

Basic Gear

     Electromagnetic Frequency Meter

     Electronic Voice Phenomenon (audio recorder)

     Photo Camera

     Video Camera

     Thermometer

     Proper Mindset

        

     Electronic Frequency Meter  (EMF)

        Primary Purpose

            Why Ghost Hunters use them

        Types of EMF systems

        Proper Use & Protocols

        Pitfalls

        Class exercise – Use the EMF Meters

       

 

     Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP)

        Primary Purpose

        History of EVP

              Where it all started

              Official EVP Classifications

                 Class A, B, & C

        Types of recorders

        Proper Use & Protocols

             Questioning

                 Questions to use

                 Questions to never use

                 Breaking new ground

        Protocols

        What is White Noise?

        Pitfalls

        Using Audio Editing Software

        Related Gear

               Headphones & Microphones

               Analog converters

        Class exercise – Use the EVP Recorders & Software

 

     Photographic Camera

        Primary Purpose

           What are Orbs,Vortex, Smoke, Mist, Vapor, or Apparition?

               How to improve your results

        Film or Digital?

           SLR or Point & Shoot?

        Proper Use & Protocols

        Pitfalls

            Common False Positives

            Determining False Positives

        Using Photo Enhancement Software

        Class exercise – Use the Photo Cameras & software

 

     Video Camcorder

        Primary Purpose

        Types

           Tape or Hard Drive?

        Understanding shutter speed

        Understanding Infrared light

        Proper Use & Protocols

        Pitfalls

            Common False Positives

            Determining False Positives

        Still prints from video - procedure

        Class exercise – Use the Camcorders

 

     Thermometer

        Primary Purpose

            What is a Cold/Hot Spot?

        Types of Thermometer

        Proper Use & Protocols

        Pitfalls

        Class exercise – Use the Thermometers

 

     Proper Mindset

         Ghost Hunting is NOT about gadgets

         Sensory Acuity

             How to see the hidden

         Positive Energy

             The importance of energies in ghost hunting

 

Designing your ghost hunting Kit

         Choose a Specialty

         Think outside the box

         Basic Additions

 

 

Part III: Finding & Investigating Haunted Locations

 

How to Find Haunted Locations & Approach Contact People

         Procedure for Location Cultivation

         Where to find ghosts

         Proper Image and Motivations

         Legal Hurdles

 

Researching the Location’s History

         Expertly Navigating the Maze

         Available Resources

 

Conducting the Initial Interview

         Why Interviewers should NOT be Investigators

         Questions to Ask

         Class exercise – Role Play Q & A

 

Reviewing the Data

         Investigate or a waste of time?

             Review Procedures

 

 

Part IV: The Investigation

 

Investigation Foundation

         Set Goals

         Determine When Investigation to occur

         Determine investigative skills/tools necessary

              Who will provide those skills/tools?

         Assign a Lead Investigator (LI)

              Importance of a Lead Investigator

         Where do Séance’s, Tarot Cards, & Psychics fit into all this?

         Class exercise – Choose a Lead Investigator

 

Lead Investigator’s Duties

        Perform eyewitness-interview

        Prepare Maps of Location

        Delegate to Investigators their assignments (posts)

        Oversee Investigation Priorities:

              Protocols

              Safety

              Integrity of the location

              Integrity of the Evidence

              Overall Team Functionality

 

Investigation Safety & Integrity Rules

             Safety of the Team

             Protecting yourself, physically & spiritually, during an investigation/ghost hunt

             The Non-negotiable rules everyone MUST follow, or go home.

 

 Everyone arrives Prepared, On Time, and Sober

             Prepared?

                 Preparing yourself Mentally

                 Contents of a Basic Ghost Hunting Kit (other than ghost hunting gear)

                 Contents of the First Aid Kit

     

 Attire for an Investigation

      Proper clothes, accessories, perfumes, colors, and foods for an investigation

 

The importance of a “Home Base”

             The proper set up

             Tools of an investigation

             Class exercise – Set up an actual working home base

 

Experiencing something supernatural

             What to do so the evidence is credible

             What NOT to do so the evidence is credible

             Using the Frantz/Kennedy Litmus test of probability

             Documenting the evidence

             Class exercise – Perform an actual investigation in the haunted location of the

                                       Class.

 

Reviewing Evidence

            So much to sift through?

            Types of official classifications for paranormal experiences           

            Ere on the side of a natural occurrence.

                 “Arguing from Ignorance” plagues ghost hunting. Shun it.

            Class exercise – Review evidence gathered during the investigation

 

 

Part V: Building your Investigative Team or Club

 

Initial Considerations

            Fundamental Basics of starting a club

            Determine the “Posts” or “Positions” that must be filled.

                 Sample Structure

            The Member Contract

                 Sample

            Layout, goals, bylaws & protocols

                 Sample Structure

            Marketing your club

                 Marketing Ideas for membership growth

            Guiding a club for consistent & sustained growth

            

 

Part VI: Final Q & A

 

Part VII: Written Test & Certificates of Completion awarded

 

End