Join our Mariners Guild! 1 weekend a month, Fall to Spring
Grades 2-12 Become a Mariner! Go fishing, foraging, and boating along our local waterways. Cast line, crab pots and nets into the bay. Forage for seasonal wild foods along the shoreline, cooking what you catch outdoors. Find your way by navigating with a compass, map, the sun, and nature. Dive into mariner lore—learn sea shanties and crafts while discovering the true bounty of the water.
Through our apprenticeships, expert Trackers Guides act as mentors to youth and teens learning in a small team of fellow Trackers. Kids share epic adventures while learning real farm craft skills:
Fishing & Foraging Master the art of angling with various gear and tackle. Fish from the bay and local lakes. Cast your pots and nets for crabs and other marine species. Enhance your outdoor cooking skills to prepare a sumptuous Mariner's feast!
Boating & Outdoor Skills Gain hands-on experience traveling by boat along our waterways. Practice essential paddling and water safety skills. Learn outdoor survival crafts such as fire building and foraging for wild foods—ensuring you're prepared for any adventure.
Wayfinding & Navigation Sharpen your navigation skills to traverse both on the water and overland. Learn to accurately chart courses in your local backcountry—both on trail and off. Develop essential expeditionary skills, becoming an adept Tracker able to adventure anywhere.
Experienced Trackers Mentors lead this program. Each day, they help students build deeper connections with each other, their community, and nature.
For Apprenticeships, we use shuttles to journey from our drop site to authentic wilderness locations, featuring local forests, farms, and fishing spots. Each site is unique, specifically chosen for the day's activity, bringing kids to incredible places where they can both learn and grow in the skills Trackers teaches.
Guides mentor Apprentices in Trackers skills that foster teamwork, independence, and connection to the natural world. Our curriculum is tailored to each age group and adapts creatively to the interests of each team. Teams usually include four to eight Apprentices who are closet in age. If you would like friends placed together within the same grade range, please send a friend request.
Need Grades K–1? This Apprenticeship is for Grades 2–8. For our Rovers Apprenticeship specifically for Grades K–1, see our Rovers Apprenticeship ››
Need Grades 10–12? Our Leader-in-Training (LIT) option offers the same skills with a leadership focus. Learn about Leader-in-Training Apprenticeship ››
Apprenticeships meet one weekend a month from fall to spring for a total of 9 field days plus Graduation. To offer flexibility, we provide multiple schedule options.
Returning Apprentices can rejoin their group by choosing the schedule with their Fellowship name, while new Apprentices may join any available group in their age range.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM: Drop-off
Field Site: Outdoor Adventures
2:20 - 2:30 PM: Pick-up
Reserve your spot with a $50 deposit (non-refundable). Remaining tuition is split into ten monthly payments of $134 starting August 31.
Sibling Discount: Enroll two or more siblings for 5% off monthly payments.
Need Financial Help? We offer scholarships ranging from 5% - 15%. Learn More or Apply.
For any questions, please feel free to contact our Family Success team.
9 Field Days 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
+ Graduation May 8, 2027
First Year: Join any available Fellowship schedule in your age range.
Returning: Choose your Fellowship schedule to rejoin your group.
Grades 10-12: Check out our Trackers Leader-in-Training (LIT).
Make-Up Days: We understand plans change! Each Apprenticeship includes one make-up day per year. When space allows, your child can join another Fellowship. We also offer make-up days for weather-related postponements.
