Rangers Apprenticeship

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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 outdoor skills:

Wilderness Survival & Archery: Master the essentials of wilderness survival, including shelter building, fire-making, and the identification of wild plants. Train in field archery at our private ranges. Learn woodworking to create useful forest crafts.

Tracking & Navigation: Journey into the amazing world of wildlife while training to become an expert tracker, following the hidden trails of deer, elk, foxes, and bobcats. Hone your orienteering skills by navigating with a compass, map, the sun, and more.

Stealth & Invisibility: Engage in the specialized Rangers martial art of stealth and invisibility, known as the Curriculum of Shadows. Develop awareness, strategy, and leadership skills. Get camouflaged and engage in epic games of forest stealth.

Our Team

Experienced Trackers Mentors lead this program. Each day, they help students build deeper connections with each other, their community, and nature.

Expertise in mentoring and Trackers skills.
Low student-to-guide ratio facilitating personal, team-based learning.
Background checked with First Aid & CPR certification.
Trained in outdoor safety and the Trackers Earth curriculum.

Our Place

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.

Mentoring Programs

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 9–12? Our Leader-in-Training (LIT) option offers the same skills with a leadership focus. Learn about Leader-in-Training Apprenticeship ››

How It Works

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.

Day Schedule

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM: Drop-off
Field Site: Outdoor Adventures
2:20 - 2:30 PM: Pick-up

Tuition

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.

Have Questions?

For any questions, please feel free to contact our Family Success team.

Choose Your Schedule

9 Field Days 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
+ Graduation May 8, 2027

For flexibility, we offer Saturday or Sunday options.

First Year: Join any available Fellowship schedule in your age range.
Returning: Choose your Fellowship schedule to rejoin your group.
Grades 9-12: 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.

Schedule Options

Saturdays

Fellowship Coyote

Grades 2-4 / 5-8

September 12, 2026 - Field Day
October 3, 2026- Field Day
October 24, 2026- Field Day
November 21, 2026 - Field Day
January 9, 2027 - Field Day
January 30, 2027 - Field Day
March 6, 2027 - Field Day
February 27, 2027 - Field Day
March 20, 2027 - Field Day
May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day

Sundays

Fellowship Fox

Grades 2-4 / 5-8

September 27, 2026 - Field Day
October 18, 2026 - Field Day
November 15, 2026 - Field Day
December 13, 2026 - Field Day
January 24, 2027 - Field Day
February 14, 2027 - Field Day
March 14 3, 2027 - Field Day
April 25, 2027 - Field Day
May 23, 2027 - Field Day
May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day

Rangers Apprenticeship Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival