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Apprenticeship
Make new friends and share adventures while learning outdoor leadership skills. With dedication and hard work, an Apprenticeship leads to life-long learning. The Outdoor Adventure Apprenticeship covers the following subjects:
Boating & Water Safety Navigate local rivers and lakes traveling by canoe or kayak. Learn to read the currents and get experience paddling and playing on the water. Practice essential water safety and rescue skills.
Climbing & Rescue Skills Learn the fundamentals of rock climbing technique and safety. Train in ropework and traversing over steep terrain. Practice Search and Rescue techniques for different conditions and scenarios.
Expeditionary & Backcountry Skills Journey to epic outdoor locations, exploring our local greenspaces. Learn the fundamentals of outdoor safety, awareness, and first aid. Pack and care for essential gear and supplies for your backcountry travels.
Our Apprenticeship Mentors are experienced educators teaching authentic skills. They inspire positive growth through connection to community, nature, and outdoor lore.
How It Works
Apprentice Training Weekends Typically 1 weekend a month, Fall - Spring
During these monthly trainings, Apprentices join a team of friends learning with expert Mentors. For flexibility, we offer different schedule options. See below for a full class schedule.
Grades 2-5
9 field days Typically 1 Saturday or Sunday a month, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
See below for a full class schedule.
The Trackers Thing (Þing) Early May
The Þing (Thing), from an ancient word for “assembly,” is the final field weekend of the program. Apprentices come together from across the region for an epic Trackers gathering!
Family Opportunity
+ Graduation Day May, Single Saturday
Parents, Guardians, and the entire family join Apprentices and Mentors for a community celebration of what we learned in our year.
+ Optional Community Programs Dates Vary
Apprentices and their immediate family get free admission to Trackers Campfire, Family Archery Range, and other Community Events.
Tuition
Late Enrollments You can still sign up after this program begins with a prorated payment plan. Pay the deposit for your preferred schedule and Family Success will set up your payment plan!
Reserve your place with a non-refundable deposit. The remaining tuition is monthly payments. Your first payment is due August 31.
Grade 2-5 9 field days + Graduation
$95 deposit, then 9 monthly payments of $95 (total $950)
Sibling Apprenticeship Discount 5% off with sibling registration of any other Apprenticeship. Contact Us
Scholarships & discounts cannot be combined.