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Coyote Tracks SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP & FAMILY DAY! Coyote Tracks SUMMER DAY CAMPS in Philly, PA (ages 7-10) Teen Earth Skills Training (ages 13-17) Our Coyote Tracks and Young Coyote Tracks youth programs provide a time and place for children to explore nature in a hands-on way. We use storytelling and outdoor adventure to guide participants through their introduction to and exploration of Earth skills—a blend of the ancient arts of tracking, wilderness survival, and nature awareness.
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These fun and interactive programs aim to nurture each participant’s true sense of belonging here on the Earth. Each group session is a unique experience, but each seasonal series includes timeless wanders and ancient awareness games. Older children will practice making and working with various tools, as well as fire building. All ages will enjoy hands on activities, games, adventures and so much more! |
Join us in Philadelphia for Winter Coyote Tracks! Our programs introduce children to Earth Skills - a blend of the ancient arts of wildlife tracking, natural movement, wilderness survival, nature awareness, and cross cultural history. Our Programs are inspired by Indigenous values and the old ways, influenced by the Tracker School and each Instructor's own "dirt time" living these skills.
Every session includes circle time and gratitude sharing.
Every session includes circle time and gratitude sharing.
YOUNG COYOTE TRACKS
(ages 7-9) TUESDAYS Afterschool 4-5:30pm March 7, 14, 21 and 28 << click here to register >> THURSDAYS 10am-1pm March 9, 16, 23 and 30 << click here to register >> |
Join us for our first ever Coyote Tracks Spring Break program in Philadelphia! This week is catered to both homeschooled and traditional schooled children alike, who are interested in spending a week discovering, wandering, and enjoying the magic of early Spring in the ancient and captivating Wissahickon Valley! Participants can expect to spend time learning about ‘Earth Skills’, which are a blend of nature awareness challenges, wildlife tracking adventures, survival skill introductions, and more! This program will fill the same times as a traditional school day, except the teacher for this class will be the Earth herself! Come learn, play, and be amazed this Spring Break with Coyote Tracks Philadelphia!
Coyote Tracks Family Day Program
Wissahickon Valley, Philadelphia, PA
April 7, 2023
Friday, 10am - 1pm
4 Elements Earth Education would like to invite you to a Coyote Tracks Family Day Program! This is a day for local Philly families to join some of our staff in the Wissahickon Valley for a 100% outdoor day of nature connection games, Earth Skills activities, and storytelling! We hope this day is a chance for people to get to know us, while having fun and learning ways to strengthen each of our own personal connections to the Earth! This program is FREE to attend and open to the PUBLIC! Maximum of 30 participants, please register via the link above. Suggested ages for younger participants are 6 - 12 years old. We recommend dressing for the day's weather, and bringing along a water bottle, snack, and a lunch! Looking forward to seeing you in Wissahickon! |
COYOTE TRACKS SPRING 2023 in PHILADELPHIA
April 18 - May 18 (5 weeks)
ages 7-10 (Young Coyote Tracks)
and 10-13 (Coyote Tracks)
Join us in Philadelphia for Spring Coyote Tracks! Our programs introduce children to Earth Skills - a blend of the ancient arts of wildlife tracking, natural movement, wilderness survival, nature awareness, and cross cultural history. Our Programs are inspired by Indigenous values and the old ways, influenced by the Tracker School and each Instructor's own "dirt time" living these skills.
Every session includes circle time and gratitude sharing. |
YOUNG COYOTE TRACKS
(ages 7-10) TUESDAYS Afterschool 4-6pm April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16 << click here to register >> THURSDAYS 10am-1pm April 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18 << click here to register >> |
COYOTE TRACKS
(ages 10-13) WEDNESDAYS 10am-2pm April 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17 << click here to register >> |
COYOTE TRACKS SUMMER DAY CAMP
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Coyote Tracks offers 4 weeks of day programs for ages 7-10 at the Houston Playground in Philadelphia (pending final permit - click for a map). Our Monday-Friday camps immerse students in Earth Skills, a blend of the ancient arts of tracking, wilderness survival and nature awareness.
Join us for a fun week of wilderness skills, tracking, music, storytelling, and cross cultural teachings!
Arrive each day with a hearty lunch, snacks, a water bottle, and extra clothes for playing in the water fountain.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Please allow others time to register by signing up for NO MORE THAN TWO WEEKS per child during the month of February.
Families may register for more weeks if there is still capacity on March 1. THANK YOU!
Week 1 - June 12-16 - Click here to register!
Week 2 - June 19-23 - Click here to register!
Week 3 - June 26-30 - Click here to register!
Week 4 - July 10-14 - Click here to register!
Join us for a fun week of wilderness skills, tracking, music, storytelling, and cross cultural teachings!
Arrive each day with a hearty lunch, snacks, a water bottle, and extra clothes for playing in the water fountain.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Please allow others time to register by signing up for NO MORE THAN TWO WEEKS per child during the month of February.
Families may register for more weeks if there is still capacity on March 1. THANK YOU!
Week 1 - June 12-16 - Click here to register!
Week 2 - June 19-23 - Click here to register!
Week 3 - June 26-30 - Click here to register!
Week 4 - July 10-14 - Click here to register!

We offer Sliding Scale Pricing, Donor Discounts and Scholarships.
When each family pays what they can afford, we work together to remove financial barriers to participation.
Please reach out (info@4eee.org) if you'd like to contribute to or utilize our Scholarship Fund.
Coyote Tracks (ages 7-10), 9:00am-3:00pm: $600 | $475 | $350
Cancel at least 2 weeks prior to the start date for a refund, less a $20 processing fee.
Cancel within 2 weeks for a refund, less the $100 deposit.
NO REFUNDS after the program start date.
When each family pays what they can afford, we work together to remove financial barriers to participation.
Please reach out (info@4eee.org) if you'd like to contribute to or utilize our Scholarship Fund.
Coyote Tracks (ages 7-10), 9:00am-3:00pm: $600 | $475 | $350
Cancel at least 2 weeks prior to the start date for a refund, less a $20 processing fee.
Cancel within 2 weeks for a refund, less the $100 deposit.
NO REFUNDS after the program start date.
TEEN EARTH SKILLS TRAINING (TEST)
Winter/Spring 2023: A Journey into Grandfather's Worlds
Winter/Spring 2023: A Journey into Grandfather's Worlds

Teen Earth Skills Training is a monthly program focusing on the Wilderness Passage skills for young and older teens.
Every human has four elemental needs: shelter, water, fire and food. The Wilderness Passage aspects are designed to offer teens the opportunity to develop a relationship with nature through earth skills, creating confidence, self-sufficiency and transformation.
Achieving the skills of making a friction fire and sleeping in a debris hut, will be at the heart of the weekends and will create a foundation for attending the Teen Scout Games Week in the Primitive Camp in August 2023 - APPLY HERE!
Every human has four elemental needs: shelter, water, fire and food. The Wilderness Passage aspects are designed to offer teens the opportunity to develop a relationship with nature through earth skills, creating confidence, self-sufficiency and transformation.
Achieving the skills of making a friction fire and sleeping in a debris hut, will be at the heart of the weekends and will create a foundation for attending the Teen Scout Games Week in the Primitive Camp in August 2023 - APPLY HERE!
Winter/Spring 2023 Program Dates:
Teens will be required to submit an application before registering.
APPLY HERE!
March 24-26 - Pine Barrens Primitive Camp
April 28-30 - Pine Barrens Primitive Camp
May 26-29 - Pine Barrens Primitive Camp
Teens will be required to submit an application before registering.
APPLY HERE!
March 24-26 - Pine Barrens Primitive Camp
April 28-30 - Pine Barrens Primitive Camp
May 26-29 - Pine Barrens Primitive Camp
Missed Days Due to Vacations or Sickness or Snow/Rain:
If you planned time away from your Coyote Tracks program that exceeds 2 missed classes, please notify our office ASAP. We cannot provide make-up classes at any time. We also cannot provide reimbursements for the rare event that heavy snow/storm/smoke requires program cancellation, or if parents/guardians opt to not bring their child to program due to weather conditions.
If you are in need of a scholarship for your child and would like eligibility and application information, please CLICK HERE.
If you planned time away from your Coyote Tracks program that exceeds 2 missed classes, please notify our office ASAP. We cannot provide make-up classes at any time. We also cannot provide reimbursements for the rare event that heavy snow/storm/smoke requires program cancellation, or if parents/guardians opt to not bring their child to program due to weather conditions.
If you are in need of a scholarship for your child and would like eligibility and application information, please CLICK HERE.