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

Have you been curious about becoming a beekeeper but don't know how to get started?  The Intro to the Beekeeping Journey workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to start down the path to becoming a beekeeper.  This workshop will help you become comfortable taking your first steps into the fascinating world of beekeeping.

By participating in this workshop we will help minimize the learning curve and lessen the amount of "learning from error",

Topics that will be covered include but are not limited to;

• Getting setup with equipment, hive stand & choosing an apiary location in a backyard, roof top, agricultural or forested area.
• Acquiring local bees via bait hives (swarm lures) and or purchasing treatment free overwintered (survivor stock)colonies in your area.
• Seasonal management changes and transitions throughout the spring, summer, fall, and winter.
• How to growing your colony into maturity over time.
• How to provide them with the four essentials for them to thrive; a clean home, clean food, clean air, &clean water

Who: Ages 10 - 99 (anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent)
When: March 7, 2026, 1pm-4pm
Where: Riverdale/Lanham MD at the Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center
Registration Fee: $25-$75 (Sliding Scale-pay what you are comfortable paying)