TEEN PROGRAMS
WILD OUTSIDE
September - May
Wild Outside is a weekly nature education course that runs during the school year for ages 5-16. Programs days that are offered are Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
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During Wild Outside, students and instructors work closely in a variety of settings to develop skills that will lead to a deeper knowledge of the natural world and authentic connections to nature, awaken sensory awareness and cultivate knowledge of place, as well as build self confidence and peaceful interpersonal relationships.
At Earth Native, our unique teaching methods center around the 8 Shields Mentoring Model, a method of teaching and learning that is based on inspiration, natural learning cycles, and education models used by ancestral human communities across the world for thousands of years. Our “invisible school” teaching approach uses your child’s passions and natural inspirations as the spark that drives their education in the outdoors.
Each week at Wild Outside, children will explore, hear inspiring stories, practice primitive and wilderness survival skills, play games and practice core routines to develop strong skills and knowledge.
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TEEN WILDERNESS ADVENTURE
September - April
Step into the wild, discover yourself and what you're made of.
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Earth Native’s Teen Wilderness Adventure is an unforgettable journey into the world of outdoor skills, self-reliance, and connection—with nature, with others, and with yourself. Join us one Saturday a month for a program designed just for teens! This monthly program invites students to unplug from daily life and dive deep into the rhythms of the natural world.
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Through exciting adventures, hands-on challenges, and plenty of laughter, teens will learn practical wilderness skills like fire-making, shelter-building, wildlife tracking, plant identification, navigation, and more. Our expert instructors guide students through immersive, story-rich lessons and nature-based games that make learning wildly fun and deeply meaningful.
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Each class will bring new opportunities for growth, exploration, and friendship. Whether they’re learning to follow the subtle signs of an animal trail, cooking a wild-foraged snack over the fire, or telling stories under the stars during our spring campout, teens will leave each class with new confidence and a stronger sense of community.​
TEEN WILDERNESS SURVIVAL OVERNIGHT CAMPS
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Unleash your teen’s inner adventurer with the ultimate outdoor experience! At Teen Wilderness Survival Overnight Camp, participants will immerse themselves in nature and develop some impressive survival skills under the guidance of expert instructors. This camp isn’t just about learning—it’s about building confidence, fostering independence, and discovering a new way to connect with the natural world.
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Over the course of the camp, teens will explore essential survival techniques like building shelters, crafting tools, and navigating using the stars. Every challenge encourages creativity, problem-solving, and resilience, helping them gain a sense of accomplishment and pride in their abilities.
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This camp offers more than just hands-on skills—it’s an adventure that will empower your teen with confidence, maturity, and a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. With nights spent under the stars and days filled with exploration, Teen Wilderness Survival Overnight Camp is the perfect way to turn curiosity into mastery and challenge into growth.
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Sign up today for an unforgettable journey into the wild!​
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