Through hands-on skills, nature immersion, and mentoring, our youth programs guide our participants through experiences that are powerful and dynamic. These experiences will provide memorable lessons that will help grow our children into natural leaders. These programs are for all genders between the ages of 8-11 & 12-17.
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Way of the Woods- Youth Wilderness Skills (Jan-May 2026)
The Way of the Woods-The Basics program is perfect for those who want to connect with nature and start building the foundation to a lifetime of adventure and outdoor skills. This program introduces participants to 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 many different Earth skills and natural crafts, your child will learn how nature has provided us the four sacred 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 through many generations. Through the 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: 8-12 (Participants must be of age at the start of the program)
Registration fee: 7 weeks $350-$750 (sliding scale)
Where: Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center in Riverdale/Lanham MD
When: Saturday's 10:00am-3pm (Jan 24th, Feb 14 & 21, March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18, May 2, 16, & 30)
Price: $350.00
Date: January 24, 2026
Wisdom of the Woods Teen Program - (Jan-May 2026)
The Wisdom of the Woods- Teens program is perfect for those who want to continue their connection with nature, and build upon the foundation to a lifetime of adventure and outdoor skills. This program encourages participants to strengthen 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. We will delve deeper into our projects and survival skills, empowering makers and increasing coordination and confidence.
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 many different Earth skills and natural crafts, your child will learn how nature has provided us the four sacred 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 through many generations. Through the 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: 13-17 (Participants must be of age at the start of the program)
Registration fee: 10 weeks $450-$675 Sliding Scale (pay what you are comfortable paying)
Where: Lanham, MD
When: Saturday's 10:30am-4pm (Jan 24th, Feb 7 & 21, March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18, May 2, 16, & 30)
Price: $450.00
Date: January 24, 2026