TEEN IMMERSION PROGRAM

September to May each Year

When? 2023-24 School Year. One Weekend per Month, September-May. 3 weekends will be Saturday & Sunday, 9am-4pm each day, 4 weekends will be Saturday only 9-4, and there will be 2 Saturday 9am- Sunday ~1pm overnight trips: one in October, one in May. See 2023-24's schedule below.

Where? Parks and Public Lands in Bend, Oregon. See our Locations page for more info.

Who? Teens age 13-15 interested camping, wildcrafting, community, nature games, wilderness survival, nature connection, and getting to know the land and ecosystem around them

How much? $985 for the whole year. See "Enrollment" Section below for details. Payment plan options: We can offer quarterly payment plans and monthly payment plans, or other. All payment plans must be fully paid by the last day of the course, regardless of missed classes.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This program meets one Weekend a month for a 9 month long journey. Together we explore a wide range of skills related to earth skills, wildcrafting, carving, natural world education, and outdoor leadership. This course is perfect for students looking to gain in depth knowledge, build community, and get a hands-on opportunity at survival skills through play, adventure, and crafts.

Throughout the year students will:

Learn the rules of survival
Build shelters
Learn friction fire
Hear nature stories
Expand sensory awareness
Track animals and identify birds
ID edible and medicinal plants
Take home wilderness crafts
Gain confidence, community, and belonging
Cultivate knowing within our landscapes
Go on overnight camping excursions

See the monthly schedule below for more topics we will touch on! Students will have an opportunity to challenge their skills throughout the year and work together as a team to complete tasks.