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Custom Outdoor School Programs

I was blown away by what our class accomplished. The instructors set high expectations and then helped my students rise to the occasion. From blacksmithing to survival skills, we did so much this week... The instructors were real with my students while also being completely professional. That's a balance you don't see very often. – 8th grade teacher

There is no other Outdoor School like Trackers Outdoor School. We build upon your school or class's curriculum in environmental sciences, history, anthropology, traditional living, nature connection and more. We offer both day or overnight programs with flexible schedules.  Programs can be one-time-only, annually recurring, seasonal, or even monthly.  We work with your school on your schedule!

Day Programs

You and your students join us at any one of our sites, your own field study area or even for an exploration of your own school grounds. Trackers educators and field specialists take you through curriculum that we design with you. Please see below for a list of topics.

Overnight Adventures

Whether at our own site or one of your choosing, Trackers offers overnight adventures like no other educational program. Our standards of safety and the collective skills of our staff far exceed conventional environmental education.  We do more than simply teach about natural sciences and traditional life skills, we create a culture of learning and immersion you and students will never forget.

Early Childhood and Preschool Options 

At Trackers, we have a special passion for introducing very young children to the outdoors. The immersive quality of being in nature is particularly well-suited to how preschool aged children learn and play. With activities especially designed for preschoolers, we build lasting connections with nature.  Because consistency is so important for young children, we have a limited number of slots for monthly or weekly morning sessions. These can take place on your school grounds investigating the natural world in your neighborhood, or we can meet you and your students at a nearby park.


More Information About Trackers Outdoor School Programs

Contact Us for More Information 

Tuition: All tuition is dependent on customized programming
Grades: Preschool - High School 
Time:  Minimum 3 hours to all day, several days to week-long, specialists to ongoing
Location: Choose from our sites or invite us to yours

Contact Us to Learn More

Give us a call (510) 575-9444

Are you interested in overnight programs or day programs? Check all that apply.


Please describe the type of program you are looking for. This will not limit what we create with you, it is only a beginning.

Topics We Cover

These topics are an overview of what we do real well. Though our expertise is not limited to these skills. Many of our staff of well cultivated renaissance interests. If you have need related to natural sciences or traditional skills, there's a good chance we do it very well (if not, we'll direct you to who does).

Wildlife Tracking and Ecology includes but is not limited to…

  • Trailing specific animals or species
  • Nature and ecological mapping
  • Wetland assessment
  • Core skills of tracking
  • Nature awareness tools

Primitive Skills, Wilderness Survival and Ancient Technologies includes but is not limited to…

  • Flintknapping and lithic tools
  • Fire by friction
  • Temporary wilderness survival shelters
  • Long-term primitive living shelters
  • Stone, bone and wood tools
  • Primitive pottery
  • Primitive fiber arts: rope making and more
  • Basket weaving
  • Wilderness Survival Trips
  • Building a Primitive Living Village
  • Hide tanning
  • Bowmaking and bowyer arts
  • Archery, atlatls and more
  • Sustainable harvest
  • Care for and intensification of native plants

Marine and Aquatic Ecology and Relationships includes but is not limited to…

  • Marine or aquatic ecology
  • Tidepooling
  • Shellfish and sea vegetable harvest
  • Fishing
  • Marine navigation
  • Mariner folklore
  • Knot tying

Traditional Boat Building includes but is not limited to…

  • Traditional skin-on-frame kayaks
  • Traditional skin-on-frame canoes

Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants includes but is not limited to…

  • Plant taxonomy
  • Herbal and medicinal medicine making and applications
  • Harvest for abundance and long-term wilderness living
  • Preservation and storage methods: drying, canning, fermenting and processing
  • Utilitarian uses of wild plants
  • Plant fiber arts and applications
  • Historical and cultural uses of wild edible and medicinal plants

Wildland Conservation: Generative Ecological Relationships includes but is not limited to…

  • Mycology as remediation
  • Soil conservation and restoration
  • Restoration and intensification of native habitats
  • Removal of invasive species
  • Permaculture design principles remade for the explicit conservation of native habitat

Homesteading Crafts includes but is not limited to…

  • Natural sustenance gardening
  • Alternative and sustainable energy
  • Clothing making
  • Food preservation

Theater Arts includes but is not limited to…

  • Improv games for exploring collaborative social dynamics
  • Stage presence: the art of presentation and delivery
  • Stage and theater production
  • Intensive storytelling arts