Guided by our best Early Childhood Educators, children find new friends while exploring nature. They share in fun outdoor adventures. We call them Rovers because they learn skills from all Four Guilds of Trackers:
Rangers Guild Follow the trails of local forest animals. Develop skills of outdoor living and safety through fantastic games. Learn to explore the forest and read maps.
Wilders Guild Help care for animals of the ranch. Learn about wild plants and trees. Tend to the gardens that feed the Trackers Village.
Mariners Guild Play and forage by the water, finding crawdads and fish. Tie knots, make tiny boats, and navigate the lore of the ancient mariner.
Artisans Guild Get hands-on experience with woodworking and other handcraft skills. Share in awesome fun of the forest and learn to create our own.
Our Rovers Apprenticeship Mentors are experienced Early Childhood Educators teaching authentic skills. They are facilitators of growth through the power of nature and community.
Class Schedule
Class is one weekend a month from September to May. When signing up for Apprenticeships, be sure to check these dates carefully and be sure your child can make most of the weekends. We are unable to provide credit for missed days or switch between schedules after program start.
Choose the weekend (A, C, or D) that best fits your schedule. After we receive your deposit, we email you to choose your schedule.
Schedule A: Saturdays
September 7, 2019: Field Day
September 28, 2019: Field Day
October 19, 2019: Field Day
November 9, 2019: Field Day
December 7, 2019: Field Day
December 14, 2019: Optional Holiday Party
February 1, 2020: Field Day
February 29, 2020: Field Day
March 15, 2020 (Sunday): Make-Up Day IF NEEDED
April 11, 2020: Field Day
May 2, 2020: Field Day
May 30, 2020: Community Graduation Potluck Picnic
Schedule C: Saturdays
September 21, 2019: Field Day
October 12, 2019: Field Day
November 2, 2019: Field Day
November 23, 2019: Field Day
December 14, 2019: Optional Holiday Party
January 25, 2020: Field Day
February 15, 2020: Field Day
March 1, 2020 (Sunday): Make-Up Day IF NEEDED
March 14, 2020: Field Day
April 25, 2020: Field Day
May 16, 2020: Field Day
May 30, 2020: Community Graduation Potluck Picnic
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.