Rangers 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:
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
Our mentoring team includes our top Trackers staff featuring:
- 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 buses or vans 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
Our school-year programs aim to ignite an adventurous spirit in every student. Guides mentor Apprentices in Trackers skills to develop teamwork, connect to nature, and build independence. Our curriculum is tailored to each age group and adapts creatively to the unique interests of each team:
Grade K-1: Inspiring curiosity through imagination and play in nature.
Grade 2-3: Encouraging fun, hands-on exploration and discovery.
Grades 4-5: Fostering independence and connection to friends and the natural world.
Grades 6-8: Empowering confidence with skills of self-awareness and adaptability.
Grades 9-12: Advancing service and leadership through ecological and community stewardship.
How It Works
Our Apprenticeship is a school-year program that teaches Trackers Skills one weekend each month from Fall to Spring.
Field Days: 9 total + Graduation Day
You choose your monthly field day. For flexibility, we provide several scheduling options—see below for dates.
Day Schedule
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Drop-off & HQ
9:15 AM: Journey to the Forest
Field Site: Outdoor Adventures
3:30 PM: Journey Returns
3:30 - 4:00 PM: Pick-Up @ HQ
Tuition
Choose your $55 deposit (non-refundable) to reserve your spot. The remaining tuition is divided into ten monthly payments of $98 beginning August 31. We follow-up after you register to create a payment plan.
Sibling Discount: Families enrolling two or more children receive a 5% discount on all 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 - 4:00 PM
When choosing, be sure your child can make most weekends.
Due to group size limits, we cannot switch between schedules.
We offer make-up days for weather-related postponements.
The Graduation BBQ is May 10, 2025
Schedule Options
Saturdays
SCHEDULE - A
Grades K-1 / 2-5 / 6-12
- September 14, 2024 - Field Day
- October 5, 2024 - Field Day
- October 26, 2024 - Field Day
- November 16, 2024 - Field Day
- January 4, 2025 - Field Day
- February 1, 2025 - Field Day
- March 1, 2025 - Field Day
- March 29, 2025 - Field Day
- May 3, 2025 - Field Day
- May 10, 2025 - Graduation Day