This is our one weekend-a-month Rovers Apprenticeship for Grades K–1.
Grades K–1 · One Weekend a Month
Rovers Apprenticeship
Our apprenticeships go beyond camp for outdoor adventure during the school year. Our experienced educators and rich outdoor curriculum help kids build confidence and spark curiosity. Through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships, we support each child’s growth in connection to their community and the greater world around them.
Choose Your Apprenticeship
Rovers Apprenticeship features nature and wilderness skills with the following options:
Rovers Rangers Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival
Learn outdoor skills with expert Trackers Guides. Embark on wilderness adventures that build confidence, awareness, and the true Ranger spirit. Play stealth games, practice archery, track animals, and explore wild plants.
Rovers Trail Rangers, Mariners, Wilders, Artisans
Join all four Trackers Guilds. Train in outdoor skills and play stealth games with Rangers. Go fishing and cook outdoors with Mariners. Meet animals and learn homesteading with Wilders. Play fantastic forest games and create crafts with Artisans.
Our Mentors
This program is led by key program directors and our most experienced Trackers mentors. It also includes guest instruction from other skilled Trackers staff, including curriculum development from Molly and Tony Deis, Trackers' Founders. Core qualifications of all our educators include:
- 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 shuttle 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
- 9:00–9:15 AM Drop-off
- 9:15 AM Journey to the Forest
- Field Site Outdoor Adventures
- 3:50 PM Our Journey Returns
- 3:50–4:00 PM Pick-up
Tuition
Reserve your spot with a $45 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
9 Field Days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
+ Graduation May 8, 2027
For flexibility, we offer Saturday or Sunday options.
First Year: Join any available Fellowship schedule that matches your choosen Apprenticeship.
Returning: Choose your Fellowship schedule to rejoin your group.
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.
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