Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical wilderness skills, increase their awareness, and find comfort in the forests.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical wilderness skills, increase their awareness, and find comfort in the forests.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical wilderness skills, increase their awareness, and find comfort in the forests.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

The Teen Immersive Wilderness Program is a transformative outdoor experience designed to reconnect young participants with nature, instill essential survival skills, and promote personal growth. In an age dominated by digital tools, this program recognizes the importance of forging a strong connection with the natural world for the holistic development of young adults. The unit expands on ancestral skills learned through other A.K. programs and will help prepare young adults to navigate the modern world with a sense of community engagement.

The program spans three weeks, each focusing on a specific theme: "Hearth," "Self-Sufficiency," and "Navigation." While best experienced as a unit, it is not required for participation. Through a series of hands-on activities, participants engage in a variety of immersive experiences that range from basic survival skills to advanced outdoor techniques.

*Prerequisite: Week #1 or past overnight camps with AK

Camp Location: Harpers Ferry WV
Ages: 12- 17
Arrive at Camp: 3-4 pm Monday
Depart from Camp: 11 am Saturday

Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical wilderness skills, increase their awareness, and find comfort in the forests.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

The Earth Skills Overnight Camp provides a unique opportunity for campers to delve deeper into the ancient arts and trades. Our program builds on the foundational knowledge gained from the Ways of the Woods Camp, encouraging participants to test their newfound abilities in more complex scenarios. They'll engage in the creation of Primitive Pottery, utilizing the intricate art of shaping and molding clay. Leather Making will introduce them to the process of transforming raw hide into durable material. Stone Tool Technology will take them back in time, teaching them how to craft tools from natural resources.

Campers will also learn Open Fire Cooking, a fundamental skill of our ancestors. They will discover the art of Foraging, finding and safely preparing wild foods. Basket Making and Wood Working will allow them to create functional and beautiful items from natural materials. These are just a few of the numerous activities that await our campers, promising a rich, educational, and memorable experience.

The best thing about our overnight camps, each year they are different, so feel free to come back for a new adventure each year!If your child isn't comfortable overnight camping, we recommend they attend our Youth Day Camps first.

Ages: 12- 17
Arrive at Camp: 3-4 pm Monday
Depart from Camp: 11 am Saturday

Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical wilderness skills, increase their awareness, and find comfort in the forests.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical wilderness skills, increase their awareness, and find comfort in the forests.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical wilderness skills, increase their awareness, and find comfort in the forests.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical wilderness skills, increase their awareness, and find comfort in the forests.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical wilderness skills, increase their awareness, and find comfort in the forests.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.

Food and medicine are growing all around us, and yet very few people know how to recognize the abundance of the land we walk upon. In this walk and talk we will explore:

• The simplest strategy for getting to know plants
• How to correctly identify plants and mushrooms and how to rule out poisonous look a likes
• Seasonal delicacies
• How to harvest sustainably and promote wild edible growth
• Learn about the utilitarian uses of different plants

Bring a friend or three, note taking materials if they help you to learn. Audio and video recording is allowed and encouraged (check in with the group to make sure everyone consents to be recorded and or photographed) especially if the content will be shared online #ancestralknowledge

Age: 10 - 71+ (under 16 must be accompanied by a parent)
When: 10am-1 pm August 30th, 2025
Location:  Great Falls VA Area
Registration Fee: $20-$75 Sliding Scale - (Pay what you are comfortable paying)

Get ready for a life changing journey with our Wilderness Education & Skills for Homeschool Teens for kids aged 12-17.   Our program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills, wrapped up in Adventure Learning that is 100% hands-on and experiential, to smoothly transition into being a young adult. We will combine ancient wisdom with modern technology to guide your teen to blossom into a self-assured leader and a dependable team player.

We're walking the tightrope between the old and the new, blending ancestral mentoring practices with contemporary life skills. This unique approach fosters growth, harnesses the power of choice, and encourages a healthy connection with the Earth.

But that's not all! We're thrilled to offer this ongoing mentorship on a weekly basis. Your teen will master core skills like plant identification, animal tracking, and fire-making while among peers working as teams and problem solving together. And as they grow, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience they carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 12-17
When: 12pm-4pm September 2nd, 2025
Location: Lanham/Riverdale Maryland
Registration Fee: $25-$75/day sliding scale (you chose what what you are financially comfortable paying per child.) add each day to your cart individually before registering.

The Homeschool Naturalist Program provides participants with a deep nature connection as our experienced mentors use the knowledge of our ancestors to guide them through meaningful nature-based experiences.

We will explore the flora and fauna of the local area through animal tracking and plant identification and experience first-hand the interconnectedness of things. This 100% outdoor program is like no other, as nature is not only our classroom and our teacher it's the foundation of every lesson and experience.

Through countless numbers of Earthskills and natural crafts, your child will learn how nature has provided us the four basic elements of survival - shelter, water, fire and food. We will go on adventures and learn how to manage these resources and become stewards of the land.

This ancestral knowledge is your birthright and has been passed down from past generations. Through the ancient tradition of coyote teaching, we are building a community of natural leaders that will hold this ancient wisdom and continue to pass it on to future generations to come.

This is a drop off program with age-appropriate activities.

Ages: 7-14 (Participants must be of age at the start of the program)
Registration fee: 7 weeks $300-$525 sliding scale (you pay what you are comfortable paying)
Where: Wheaton, MD
When: Wednesday's 10:30am-3:00pm once a week (please refer to our calendar for the exact dates)

The Homeschool Naturalist Program offers participants a hands-on approach to understanding environmental sciences and provides a deep nature connection as our experienced mentors use the knowledge of our ancestors to guide them through meaningful nature-based experiences.

We will explore the flora and fauna of the local area through animal tracking and plant identification. Participants will experience, in real time, the intricate web of life we live in.

This 100% outdoor program is unique, as nature is not only our classroom and our teacher it's the foundation of every lesson and experience.

Through countless numbers of Earthskills and natural crafts, your child will learn how nature has provided us the four basic elements of survival - shelter, water, fire and food. We will go on adventures and learn how to manage these resources and become stewards of the land.

This is a drop off program with age-appropriate activities.

Ages: 7-14 (Participants must be of age at the start of the program)
Registration fee: 7 weeks $300-$525 sliding scale (pay what you fee comfortable)
Where: Ellicott City, MD
When: Thursday's 10:30am-3:00pm once a week (please refer to our calendar for the exact dates)

The Homeschool Naturalist Program offers participants a hands-on approach to understanding environmental sciences and provides a deep nature connection as our experienced mentors use the knowledge of our ancestors to guide them through meaningful nature-based experiences.

We will explore the flora and fauna of the local area through animal tracking and plant identification. Participants will experience, in real time, the intricate web of life we live in.

This 100% outdoor program is unique, as nature is not only our classroom and our teacher it's the foundation of every lesson and experience.

Through a countless number of Earthskills and natural crafts, your child will learn how nature has provided us the four basic elements of survival - shelter, water, fire and food. We will go on adventures and learn how to manage these resources and become stewards of the land.

This is a drop off program with age-appropriate activities.

Ages: 7-14 (Participants must be of age at the start of the program)
Registration fee: 7 weeks $300-$525 sliding scale (*General admission is the suggest fee, Pay what you are comfortable paying)
Where: Great Falls, VA
When: Friday's 10:30am-3:00pm once a week (please refer to our calendar for the exact dates)

The Homeschool Naturalist Program provides participants with a deep nature connection as our experienced mentors use the knowledge of our ancestors to guide them through meaningful nature-based experiences.

We will explore the flora and fauna of the local area through animal tracking and plant identification and experience first-hand the interconnectedness of things. This 100% outdoor program is like no other, as nature is not only our classroom and our teacher it's the foundation of every lesson and experience.

Through countless numbers of Earthskills and natural crafts, your child will learn how nature has provided us the four basic elements of survival - shelter, water, fire and food. We will go on adventures and learn how to manage these resources and become stewards of the land.

This ancestral knowledge is your birthright and has been passed down from past generations. Through the ancient tradition of coyote teaching, we are building a community of natural leaders that will hold this ancient wisdom and continue to pass it on to future generations to come.

This is a drop off program with age-appropriate activities.

Ages: 7-14 (Participants must be of age at the start of the program)
Registration fee: 7 weeks sliding Scale $300- $525 (you choose what you are comfortable paying)
Where: Bowie, MD
When: Monday's 10:30am-3:00pm once a week (please refer to our calendar for the exact dates)

The Homeschool Naturalist Program provides participants with a deep nature connection as our experienced mentors use the knowledge of our ancestors to guide them through meaningful nature-based experiences.

We will explore the flora and fauna of the local area through animal tracking and plant identification and experience first-hand the interconnectedness of things. This 100% outdoor program is like no other, as nature is not only our classroom and our teacher it's the foundation of every lesson and experience.

Through countless numbers of Earthskills and natural crafts, your child will learn how nature has provided us the four basic elements of survival - shelter, water, fire and food. We will go on adventures and learn how to manage these resources and become stewards of the land.

This ancestral knowledge is your birthright and has been passed down from past generations. Through the ancient tradition of coyote teaching, we are building a community of natural leaders that will hold this ancient wisdom and continue to pass it on to future generations to come.

This is a drop off program with age-appropriate activities.

Ages: 7-14 (Participants must be of age at the start of the program)
Registration fee: 7 weeks $420
Where: Wheaton, MD
When: Wednesday's 10:30am-3:00pm once a week (please refer to our calendar for the exact dates)

The Homeschool Naturalist Program offers participants a hands-on approach to understanding environmental sciences and provides a deep nature connection as our experienced mentors use the knowledge of our ancestors to guide them through meaningful nature-based experiences.

We will explore the flora and fauna of the local area through animal tracking and plant identification. Participants will experience, in real time, the intricate web of life we live in.

This 100% outdoor program is unique, as nature is not only our classroom and our teacher it's the foundation of every lesson and experience.

Through countless numbers of Earthskills and natural crafts, your child will learn how nature has provided us the four basic elements of survival - shelter, water, fire and food. We will go on adventures and learn how to manage these resources and become stewards of the land.

This is a drop off program with age-appropriate activities.

Ages: 7-14 (Participants must be of age at the start of the program)
Registration fee: 7 weeks $300-$525 sliding scale (pay what you fee comfortable)
Where: Ellicott City, MD
When: Thursday's 10:30am-3:00pm once a week (please refer to our calendar for the exact dates)

The Homeschool Naturalist Program offers participants a hands-on approach to understanding environmental sciences and provides a deep nature connection as our experienced mentors use the knowledge of our ancestors to guide them through meaningful nature-based experiences.

We will explore the flora and fauna of the local area through animal tracking and plant identification. Participants will experience, in real time, the intricate web of life we live in.

This 100% outdoor program is unique, as nature is not only our classroom and our teacher it's the foundation of every lesson and experience.

Through a countless number of Earthskills and natural crafts, your child will learn how nature has provided us the four basic elements of survival - shelter, water, fire and food. We will go on adventures and learn how to manage these resources and become stewards of the land.

This is a drop off program with age-appropriate activities.

Ages: 7-14 (Participants must be of age at the start of the program)
Registration fee: 7 weeks $300-$525 sliding scale (*General admission is the suggest fee, Pay what you are comfortable paying)
Where: Great Falls, VA
When: Friday's 10:30am-3:00pm once a week (please refer to our calendar for the exact dates)

The Homeschool Naturalist Program provides participants with a deep nature connection as our experienced mentors use the knowledge of our ancestors to guide them through meaningful nature-based experiences.

We will explore the flora and fauna of the local area through animal tracking and plant identification and experience first-hand the interconnectedness of things. This 100% outdoor program is like no other, as nature is not only our classroom and our teacher it's the foundation of every lesson and experience.

Through countless numbers of Earthskills and natural crafts, your child will learn how nature has provided us the four basic elements of survival - shelter, water, fire and food. We will go on adventures and learn how to manage these resources and become stewards of the land.

This ancestral knowledge is your birthright and has been passed down from past generations. Through the ancient tradition of coyote teaching, we are building a community of natural leaders that will hold this ancient wisdom and continue to pass it on to future generations to come.

This is a drop off program with age-appropriate activities.

Ages: 7-14 (Participants must be of age at the start of the program)
Registration fee: 7 weeks sliding Scale $300- $525 (you choose what you are comfortable paying)
Where: Bowie, MD
When: Monday's 10:30am-3:00pm once a week (please refer to our calendar for the exact dates)

Get ready for a life changing journey with our Wilderness Education & Skills for Homeschool Teens for kids aged 12-17.   Our program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills, wrapped up in Adventure Learning that is 100% hands-on and experiential, to smoothly transition into being a young adult. We will combine ancient wisdom with modern technology to guide your teen to blossom into a self-assured leader and a dependable team player.

We're walking the tightrope between the old and the new, blending ancestral mentoring practices with contemporary life skills. This unique approach fosters growth, harnesses the power of choice, and encourages a healthy connection with the Earth.

But that's not all! We're thrilled to offer this ongoing mentorship on a weekly basis. Your teen will master core skills like plant identification, animal tracking, and fire-making while among peers working as teams and problem solving together. And as they grow, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience they carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 12-17
When: 12pm-4pm September 16th, 2025
Location: Lanham/Riverdale Maryland
Registration Fee: $25-$75/day sliding scale (you chose what what you are financially comfortable paying per child.) add each day to your cart individually before registering.