Heat the metal. Swing the hammer. Shape something real. Step into the Blacksmith Shop and learn the old-time craft of forging metal by hand. With each swing of the hammer, you turn glowing iron into tools, hooks, art, and more. Use real blacksmith tools in a working forge and discover the power of focus, fire, and creativity. Whether it’s your first time at the anvil or you’ve hammered before, you’ll learn new techniques and take home what you create.
Blacksmith Shop - Anvil, Forge & Fire
Work with expert blacksmiths to explore traditional metalworking skills in a safe and supportive setting. You’ll learn to shape hot steel using time-tested techniques while gaining confidence with tools and craft. This is real work—and real fun—that connects you to a timeless tradition.
What You Do
Forge, twist, split, and punch. Blacksmith Shop includes:
Forge & Anvil Use hammers, anvils, tongs, and chisels to shape hot steel. Learn to heat metal in the forge and work it with confidence and control.
Traditional Techniques Practice traditional blacksmithing techniques like twisting, tapering, and scrolling. Expand your skills from basic projects to personalized designs.
Take-Home Projects Create take-home projects like fire pokers, hooks, tools, or decorative art. Build focus, strength, and patience through hands-on craftsmanship.
Shop Safety & Craft Understand shop safety, tool care, and working with high temperatures. Work alongside peers in a functioning blacksmith studio.
Check-in at Camp Herms
1100 James Place, El Cerrito. A Guide checks your student in by name and the team gathers for the day's adventure.
Where the day happens
Basecamps are in-class camps held at our convenient drop-off locations, where kids learn crafts, skills, and games.
Week 2 (June 14–18)
El Cerrito camps check in at our alternate site that week, the Unitarian Church of Berkeley in Kensington, near Camp Herms.
Check-in at Camp Herms
1100 James Place, El Cerrito. A Guide checks your student in by name and the team gathers for the day's adventure.
Where the day happens
El Cerrito Adventure usually remains onsite at Camp Herms, a private nature park in the East Bay hills. When they travel, buses and vans are driven by trained drivers. Camp Herms features woods to explore, forest for archery and stealth games, and an indoor gathering hall.
Week 2 (June 14–18)
El Cerrito camps check in at our alternate site that week, the Unitarian Church of Berkeley in Kensington, near Camp Herms.
Check-in at 5000 Clarewood Dr
5000 Clarewood Dr, Oakland. A Guide checks your student in by name and the team gathers for the day.
Where the day happens
Basecamps are in-class camps held at our convenient drop-off locations, where kids learn crafts, skills, and games.
Check-in at 5000 Clarewood Dr
5000 Clarewood Dr, Oakland. A Guide checks your student in by name and the team gathers for the day's adventure.
The ride
Trained Trackers drivers, Guides on board. Songs are sung and stories are told on the way, and the Guides get the team ready for a fun adventure.
Where the bus goes
We head out to local nature parks and Camp Herms in El Cerrito, a wild site where we have private access.
Real skills. Real adventure. Real friends.
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Questions? Call (510) 575-9444 or email hello@trackersearth.com.