Youth / teen Classes

Archery Mini-Camp

Monday and Tuesday, June 23, 24

10 am - 3 pm

Cost: $170/ participant

Ages: 8+

If your kid likes to craft things that shoot stuff, this is the workshop for them. Each participant will be expertly guided through the art of making their own bow, arrows and quiver that they will take home at the end of the workshop. We will also cover the finer points range safety and, of course, how to shoot using a bunch of fun archery games and challenges.

Our small groups encourage working in community while also gaining independent skills. Our goal is always to help our students better understand the natural world, themselves and each other.

Location: Campgaw Campground, Mahwah, NJ

Summer camp:

THE Village

Monday July 14 - Friday July 18

10 am - 3:30 pm

$425 / participant

Ages 8+

Location: Vulpes Outdoor Classroom, Bloomfield, NJ

Building structures, cooking food and teamwork are what this week is all about. We’ll be living our best camp life with fun team games, building with natural materials, eating campfire cuisine and homemade popsicles. Last year we built a beautiful fire pit as well as tables and benches for feasting on. How will the village grow this year!

Our small group summer camps encourage kids to be aware, to work in a community, and gain independence and confidence through respect for themselves, the natural world and each other. Games, exploring the landscapes, and handmade projects are daily activities and lead by advanced level outdoor educators.

Summer camp :

THe hunter

Monday August 11 - Friday August 15

10 am - 3:30 pm

$425 / participant

Ages 8+

Location: Reeve’s Meadow, Harriman State Park, NY

Based on my own experience walking the path of a hunter, this week focuses on the skills needed such as animal tracking, camouflage, stalking and movement, awareness, constructing quicky bows and arrows and much more. Filled with exciting games, challenges and potential challenge of hunting their teacher. Hot days will include dips in the local stream.

Our small group summer camps encourage kids to be aware, to work in a community, and gain independence and confidence through respect for themselves, the natural world and each other. Games, exploring the landscapes, and handmade projects are daily activities and lead by advanced level outdoor educators.