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August 19, 2026 · Meet our team! Explore our After School, Preschool, Homeschool & Weekend Apprenticeships.
This is our Trackers Apprenticeship for Grades 2–8. Looking for a different age?
Trackers Apprenticeship
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 from our Four Guilds:
Build shelters, light fires without matches, and find water. Hone your archery skills at our range. Train in stealth scenarios to develop your awareness and tracking ability.
Make fiber arts and folk crafts. Create hands-on woodcarving projects. Forage for wild plants and cook tasty meals and feasts over outdoor campfires.
Embark on boating and fishing adventures. Learn essential boating and water safety skills. Practice timeless methods of orienteering and navigation by the sun and stars.
Craft art from clay, leather, and wood. Create epic live-action story adventures. Delve into Trackers Lore and Legend. Level up in the Game of Tracking!
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 closest in age. If you would like friends placed together within the same grade range, please send a friend request.
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
- 9:00–9:10 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.
Choose Your Schedule
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.
Fellowship Wolf
Grades 2–4 / 5–8
- September 13, 2026
- October 4, 2026
- October 25, 2026
- November 22, 2026
- January 10, 2027
- January 31, 2027
- February 28, 2027
- March 21, 2027
- May 2, 2027
Graduation · May 8, 2027
Fellowship Bear
Grades 2–4 / 5–8
- September 26, 2026
- October 17, 2026
- November 14, 2026
- December 12, 2026
- January 23, 2027
- February 13, 2027
- March 13, 2027
- April 24, 2027
- May 22, 2027
Graduation · May 8, 2027


