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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:
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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