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August 19, 2026 · Meet our team! Explore our After School, Preschool, Homeschool & Weekend Apprenticeships.
This is our Trackers Apprenticeship for Grades 2–8. Looking for a different age?
Trackers 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 from our Four Guilds:
Build shelters, light fires without matches, and find water. Hone your archery skills at our range. Train in stealth scenarios to develop your awareness and tracking ability.
Tend to the animals on our Trackers Farm and Ranch. Create fiber arts and folk crafts. Forage for wild plants and cook tasty meals and feasts over outdoor campfires.
Embark on boating and fishing adventures. Learn essential boating and water safety skills. Practice timeless methods of orienteering and navigation by the sun and stars.
Craft art from clay, leather, and wood. Create epic live-action story adventures. Delve into Trackers Lore and Legend. Level up in the Game of Tracking!
Our Team
Experienced Trackers Mentors lead this program. Each day, they help students build deeper connections with each other, their community, and nature.
- 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
We journey from Trackers HQ to wilderness locations by shuttle with trained drivers. Our destinations include Trackers' private 351-acre wildlife park, our 100-acre farm and forest, other wilderness sites. When the weather calls for it, we might choose to stay closer to home, learning hands-on folk crafts in our art studios and visiting nearby nature parks.
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
- 3:30 PM Our Journey Returns
- 3:45–4:00 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.
Schedule
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.
Fellowship Wolf
Grades 2–4 / 5–8
- September 19, 2026
- October 10, 2026
- November 7, 2026
- December 5, 2026
- January 16, 2027
- February 13, 2027
- March 13, 2027
- April 17, 2027
- May 15, 2027
Graduation · May 8, 2027
Fellowship Bear
Grades 2–4 / 5–8
- September 20, 2026
- October 11, 2026
- November 8, 2026
- December 6, 2026
- January 17, 2027
- February 14, 2027
- March 14, 2027
- April 18, 2027
- May 16, 2027
Graduation · May 8, 2027










