
YOUTH PROGRAMS
In our classes your child will learn about the sacred order of survival: Shelter, Water, Fire, Food, and will make deep contact with the Earth through games, stories and hands on projects. These classes will invite you to use all of your senses to connect with nature and each other.
We will explore topics from the sacred order of survival, depending on the interests of the group, the weather, and the energy of the location:
Shelter:
using materials from the landscape and the principles of shelter.
Water:
explore methods of finding and purifying water. Water is the life blood of Mother Earth. Our bodies are between 50~75% water depending on many different factors. It's the same water that circulates between us and the trees and the plants and the rain. We are all connected through water.
Fire:
We use fire everyday to cook and heat our homes, but most of us are very disconnected and unfamiliar with how fire acts and responds. It's a primal tool and companion that all of our ancestors knew how to make using friction. Fire can spark joy and empower a person. You learn a lot about yourself by making fire with friction.
Food:
Tracking, baskets, weapons, traps, edible, medicinal and utilitarian plants; the list for what nature can teach us about food is endless.

Mondays Kerhonkson Homeschoolers with Emily and Nancye
Mondays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12 March 4, 11, 18 11:00~3:00 (optional extended hours: 10:00~11:00 & 3:00~4:00 $15/hour/participant)
This is a program for homeschool children ages 5 to 9 to engage with earth-based skills and learn in a small group setting. We will create an environment where you can bridge your relationship with the local landscape through bushcraft and earth connection experiences. Be prepared for your child to learn how to explore the edge of what our connection with the earth can offer, while also having a fun experience with other children.

Wednesday Kerhonkson Homeschoolers with Emily and Nancye
Wednesdays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 6, 13, 20 11:00~3:00
This is a program for homeschool children ages 8 to 13 to engage with earth-based skills and learn in a small group setting. We will create an environment where you can bridge your relationship with the local landscape through bushcraft and earth connection experiences. Be prepared for your child to learn how to explore the edge of what our connection with the earth can offer, while also having a fun experience with other children.

Prospect Park Homeschooler Classes with
Arturo
Class dates:
September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19
In this class your child is invited to use all of their senses to connect with nature, themselves and others. Through games, stories and hands-on projects, they will learn the sacred order of survival: Shelter, water, fire, food.
Please email Andrea to register.

Harriman State Park Tuesday Homeschoolers with Nancye
Harriman State Park, NY
Tuesdays - 11:30 AM ~ 2:30 PM
Dates TBD Coming Soon!
Class description:
In this class your child will learn the sacred order of survival: Shelter, water, fire, food, and will make deep contact with the Earth through games, stories and hands-on projects.
Please send an email to Andrea to register.

Harriman State Park Biweekly Thursdays Homeschoolers
Harriman State Park, NY
Thursdays - 11:30 AM ~ 2:30 PM
Class description:
In this class your child will learn the sacred order of survival: Shelter, water, fire, food, and will make deep contact with the Earth through games, stories and hands-on projects.
Please Email Johari to register.

Harriman State Park 3rd Thursdays
Homeschoolers
Harriman State Park
3rd Thursdays
11:00~3:00
Class description:
In this class your child will learn the sacred order of survival: Shelter, water, fire, food, and will make deep contact with the Earth through games, stories and hands-on projects.
Please Email Val to register.