Our Fox Walkers Youth Programs introduce Earth Skills, a blend of the ancient arts of tracking, wilderness survival, and nature awareness. Through our programs, a re-thinking of our connection to nature begins to occur. Nature is not simply a resource that we control as a product, but a relationship we must cultivate. Through hands-on skills, games, songs and storytelling, we create an "invisible school", where kids learn directly from the Earth while having tons of fun, laughing and playing with each other.
Our curriculum is inspired from Indigenous values and the Old Ways Earth Skills, largely learned from the Tracker School and through each Instructor's own "dirt time" living these skills.
Our curriculum is inspired from Indigenous values and the Old Ways Earth Skills, largely learned from the Tracker School and through each Instructor's own "dirt time" living these skills.
EARLY WINTER 2023
January 17 - February 24
(6 weeks; 4 weeks for Monday groups only)
Except for Monday morning, all classes meet at the Burton Educational Preserve: 16200 Lake Vera Purdon Rd, Nevada City, CA.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Monday PLACERVILLE class meets at the Greenwood Creek River Access site North of Coloma.
SLIDING SCALE PRICING:
Adult & Afterschool FW (2-hour groups): $250 | $200* | $150*
FW All-Day (7-hour groups): $680 | $540* | $400*
FW/YFW AM or PM (3-hour groups): $340 | $270* | $200*
Placerville FW (3.5-hour group): $400 | $325* | $250*
* subsidized by donations to the 4E mission
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Monday PLACERVILLE class meets at the Greenwood Creek River Access site North of Coloma.
SLIDING SCALE PRICING:
Adult & Afterschool FW (2-hour groups): $250 | $200* | $150*
FW All-Day (7-hour groups): $680 | $540* | $400*
FW/YFW AM or PM (3-hour groups): $340 | $270* | $200*
Placerville FW (3.5-hour group): $400 | $325* | $250*
* subsidized by donations to the 4E mission
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MONDAYS at BURTON
4 WEEKS: Jan 23, 30; Feb 6, 13 Afterschool FW Community * YFW (ages 5-7) | 3:30-5:30pm FW (ages 8-12) | 3:30-5:30pm Adults (18+) | 3:30-5:30pm * This time is for students who are in school, adults and families. Includes opening and closing circles for all ages together. |
MONDAYS in PLACERVILLE
4 WEEKS: Jan 23, 30; Feb 6, 13 PLACERVILLE Fox Walkers FW (ages 8-15) | 9:30am - 1pm Your favorite Fox Walkers programs return to Placerville! The meeting location will be on the American River near Coloma. Contact info@4eee.org or REGISTER NOW! |
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WEDNESDAYS
Jan 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 Young Fox Walkers (ages 5 - 7) MORNING | 9am - 12pm Fox Walkers (ages 8 - 12) ALL DAY | 9am - 4pm MORNING | 9am - 12pm AFTERNOON | 1pm - 4pm |
THURSDAYS
Jan 19, 26; Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Fox Walkers (ages 8 - 12) Early Afterschool | 2:30pm - 5:30pm Late Afterschool | 3:30pm - 5:30pm |
FRIDAYS
Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 Young Fox Walkers (ages 5 - 7) MORNING | 9am - 12pm Fox Walkers (ages 8 - 15) ALL DAY | 9am - 4pm MORNING | 9am - 12pm AFTERNOON | 1pm - 4pm |
Cancelations / Missed Days:
Missed Days Due to Vacations, Sickness, Snow/Rain, Power Outages, Wildfire Smoke, Air Quality, etc...
If you planned time away from your 4E program that exceeds 2 missed classes, advise the office AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. We can not provide make-up classes at any time. If your child becomes ill and will miss more than 2 classes, please call the office.
We can not 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.
Missed Days Due to Vacations, Sickness, Snow/Rain, Power Outages, Wildfire Smoke, Air Quality, etc...
If you planned time away from your 4E program that exceeds 2 missed classes, advise the office AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. We can not provide make-up classes at any time. If your child becomes ill and will miss more than 2 classes, please call the office.
We can not 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.
Payment Options:
- Credit/debit card at time of registration for deposit or payment in full. If paying deposit only with a credit card, balance is due on or before the first day of the program - either online with a card or by cash/check only on-site. (We cannot accept cards on site!)
- Deposits by cash or check are expected at our office within 5 days of registration in order to hold the space. Make checks out to 4EEE and mail to PO Box 1823, Nevada City, CA 95959. Include your child's name and program name/day to ensure proper credit. Full tuition balance is due on or before the first day of program at the start of class.
- Charter School families with pre-approved funding from the school select the Charter School Funding option during registration, and select the Charter School Checkout payment plan at checkout. A $20 administration fee is required. Parents or Guardians are responsible for all tuition and fees not paid by their school.
Charter School Funding:
To use your charter school funds for Fox Walkers, 4 Elements Earth Education / Fox Walkers must be an approved vendor for your school. A list of schools we work with is included below. If your school is not on this list, check with your teacher or school administration about the possibility of using your funds for our programs. We are happy to pursue a contract with your school if our programs qualify!
- Request funding approval from your school prior to registering. Each school is a little different; check with your teacher if you are unfamiliar with the process for your school.
- Once you have approval, register for your Fox Walkers session(s) through our website. Information, schedules, and links to registration can be found here: https://www.4eee.org/foxwalkers.html.
- During registration, select the option for Charter School Funding. This will apply the $20 charter school processing fee, which covers some of our costs for maintaining school contracts and clearances, tracking funding authorizations, and invoicing each school per their requirements.
- To complete your registration, select “Charter School Checkout” from the payment options. This will allow you to register for just the $20 fee (rather than the standard $100 deposit).
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Charter Schools
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If you would like 4E to be an approved vendor for your Home Study child, please contact us with your child's name and school and request us as a vendor with the school.
If you are in need of a scholarship for your child and would like eligibility and application information, please CLICK HERE.
If you are in need of a scholarship for your child and would like eligibility and application information, please CLICK HERE.