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Financial assistance is for any of our events or programs that are not set up on a "Sliding Scale" registration fee.  If you need further assistance on the sliding scale, please contact us directly before filling out the financial aid form.

Steps for applying for financial assistance:

1. Register for the program you want to attend: follow the registration process and at the end choose "pay with PayPal". Once PayPals website opens, close it without paying, this will hold your spot marking it pending payment. Without following this step your registration will not be submitted and your space wont be held.
2. Come Back here and complete the application below: Once you submit your registration form please come back to this page to apply for a scholarship (if you are applying for two or more kids you must add them to the quantity box and list them separately)
3. Once you complete the application Process choose the"pay with PayPal" option and pay the **$50 deposit required from each participant.  This non refundable deposit holds your space in the program and will be applied to the registration balance once we figure out your financial aid package.
4. Once the application is submitted and Deposit is received: Provide a copy of your most recent household tax filings by mailing them to: Ancestral Knowledge PO Box 6 · Brentwood, MD 20722 . (please black out all SS#'s) All finacial documents are shredded after review.
5. Once the above steps are completed we will review and award available funds to the applicants who qualify. We review applications on a first come first served basis. This process may take up to 6 weeks after receiving documentation, please submit your forms early depending on the time of submission.

**We do not provide full scholarships, everyone is required to pay the $50 deposit to participate.

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.  Our 8 month apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to take a deep dive into nature observation, wilderness skills, and stewardship for 31 weeks between Sept & May.

The Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center, located in PG County MD, inside the beltway, just minutes from the DC line.

Our Apprenticeship program will equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.  Our 8 month apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to take a deep dive into nature observation, wilderness skills, and stewardship for 31 weeks between Sept & May.

The Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center, located in PG County MD, inside the beltway, just minutes from the DC line.

Our Apprenticeship program will equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.  Our 8 month apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to take a deep dive into nature observation, wilderness skills, and stewardship for 31 weeks between Sept & May.

The Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center, located in PG County MD, inside the beltway, just minutes from the DC line.

Our Apprenticeship program will equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Life gets in the way of things sometimes. We all have projects sitting in a corner waiting for us find the time to work on them. Come join us every 2nd Thursday,  of every month from 6pm-8:30pm. To hang out, work on projects and connect with our community. We have 3D targets set up, a knapping pit and a campfire, what more could you want? Donations graciously accepted. BYO (skills materials and accoutrements)

While we love having youth work on skills, this is an 18 and over event. We encourage teens to sign up for our  Teen Campfire Nights

Dates:  12/11, 1/8,3/12, 3/2, 4/9, 5/8

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Life gets in the way of things sometimes. We all have projects sitting in a corner waiting for us find the time to work on them. Come join us every 2nd Thursday,  of every month from 6pm-8:30pm. To hang out, work on projects and connect with our community. We have 3D targets set up, a knapping pit and a campfire, what more could you want? Donations graciously accepted. BYO (skills materials and accoutrements)

While we love having youth work on skills, this is an 18 and over event. We encourage teens to sign up for our  Teen Campfire Nights

Dates:  12/11, 1/8, , 2/12,3/12, 3/2, 4/9, 5/8

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Life gets in the way of things sometimes. We all have projects sitting in a corner waiting for us find the time to work on them. Come join us every 2nd Thursday,  of every month from 6pm-8:30pm. To hang out, work on projects and connect with our community. We have 3D targets set up, a knapping pit and a campfire, what more could you want? Donations graciously accepted. BYO (skills materials and accoutrements)

While we love having youth work on skills, this is an 18 and over event. We encourage teens to sign up for our  Teen Campfire Nights

Dates:  12/11, 1/8, , 2/12,3/12, 3/2, 4/9, 5/8

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10am-4pm, Mondays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 8th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Wednesdays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 10th, 2025
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center

Life gets in the way of things sometimes. We all have projects sitting in a corner waiting for us find the time to work on them. Come join us every 2nd Thursday,  of every month from 6pm-8:30pm. To hang out, work on projects and connect with our community. We have 3D targets set up, a knapping pit and a campfire, what more could you want? Donations graciously accepted. BYO (skills materials and accoutrements)

While we love having youth work on skills, this is an 18 and over event. We encourage teens to sign up for our  Teen Campfire Nights

Dates:  12/11, 1/8, , 2/12,3/12, 3/2, 4/9, 5/8

Get ready for a life changing journey with our The Human Experience- Wilderness Skills Mentoring & Apprenticeship for Homeschool Teens.   Our 8 month apprenticeship give you the choice of meeting 1-3 days a week for 31 weeks between Sept & May.  Our Apprenticeship is held at Ancestral Knowledge's private Museum & Research Center. located minutes on 30+ Acres just outside DC.

Our Apprenticeship program promises to equip your teen with essential social and leaderships skills  to smoothly transition into being a responsible young adult. This program is full of experiences and learning opportunities all wrapped up in 100% hands-on adventure learning. 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 be immersed in ecology, biology, and environmental studies while among their peers, often times working as a team and problem solving together. And as they evolve through the program, they'll take on more responsibility and make wise decisions that dictate their path through their experience. This will surely be an experience and skills that they will carry along with them throughout their life.

Ages: 13-17
When: 10:00am-4pm, Fridays, 31 weeks Starts Sept 12th, 2026
Location: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center