Overnight Program
The Mariners Guild is a community of anglers, kayakers, foragers, and survival experts. They are wise in the ways of the water, studying the fish, plants, and currents. Join them and begin your study of the ways of the Mariner.
A Mariners Apprenticeship
Through a combination of fishing our local waters, learning about the tides and weather patterns, and kayaking, apprentices will become one with the water. The values and respect for our oceans and rivers that apprentices learn will stay with them for their entire lives.
Activities may include but are not limited to:
Fishing Students learn how to fish using several different styles and techniques including fly fishing and conventional rod-and-reel.
Foraging Finding our own foods and vegetables to eat is very rewarding! We will teach sustainable harvesting techniques. The freshest mussels, clams, limpets, crabs, kelp and several varieties of wild greens and berries make for memorable feasts.
Kayaking Learn basic techniques for launching, maneuvering and landing your craft. Advanced kayakers will also be able to fish and crab from their kayaks.
Shoreside Survival Learn the basics of shelter, fire and water. Fire making will be a staple skill taught and practiced every weekend as we will need fire to cook, purify water, and stay warm. Potable water will always be available, however; we teach several methods to collect, filter, and purify water for drinking.
How it Works
Overnights - Training Weekends Available for Grades 6-8 and 9-12. Choose all Overnight weekends: Friday evening to Sunday afternoon (Please note the first meeting is a single day Saturday program for orientation). Our most immersive experience. For overnight weekends, check in is at 4:30pm on Friday and check out is at 3:30pm on Sunday.
Program inclusions:
- 1 single Saturday, followed by 8 Friday - Sunday monthly overnight weekends
- Community Celebration: Picnic Potluck
- optional family holiday party
- access to our weekly family Skills Night, and Mora knife.
*Tuition is divided into monthly payments or may be paid in full.
Class Schedule
Schedule A
- September 8, 2018 Field Day
- September 28-30, 2018 Overnight
- October 19-21, 2018 Overnight
- November 9-11, 2018 Overnight
- December 8, 2018 Optional Holiday Party
- January 18-20, 2019 Overnight
- February 8-10, 2019 Overnight
- March 8-10, 2019 Overnight
- April 12-14, 2019 Overnight
- May 3-5, 2019 Overnight
- June 1, 2019 Community Celebration: Picnic Potluck
Special Needs
Some special needs can be accommodated, please contact for more details.
A few classes offer the following text regarding special needs students:
"We believe all children should have an IEP! Every person learns in a different way, at their own pace. Individualized, project-based learning means being intensely familiar with all one’s students abilities and needs. We will trust our teachers to present curriculum in a way that provides the right level of challenge at the right time. When we observe that a student could benefit from additional support, we will work with the parents and call in outside resources as necessary to help provide the tools to succeed for that child."
Deals
Need-based scholarships and flexible payment plans are offered for those who need it. Please contact for more information.