Programs in California & New Jersey
AZ: Teen Spring Break in Arizona (April 10-16, 2022)
CA: Teen Wilderness Passage (June 26 to July 2, 2022)
NJ: Teen Leadership Weekends (monthly, Sept '21 - June '22)
CA: Teen Wilderness Passage (June 26 to July 2, 2022)
NJ: Teen Leadership Weekends (monthly, Sept '21 - June '22)
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Teen Spring Break Trip in Arizona
April 10-16, 2022
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A return to a magical place near the Verde River in Arizona! This trip is designed for Teens from both East and West Coast to gather in an incredible southwest site. We will be testing our skills of shelter, water, fire and food in the rugged mountains of the Mazatzal Wilderness area.
Save the Date -- more info to come. |
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TEEN LEADERSHIP WEEKENDS
One weekend/month, Sept. 2021 - June 2022
Pine Barrens Primitive Camp, Waretown, New Jersey
One weekend/month, Sept. 2021 - June 2022
Pine Barrens Primitive Camp, Waretown, New Jersey
About the Program: This program is designed to offer Teens a chance to spend extended time in a natural setting throughout the year; learning and living with the seasonal variations of Nature..
Teens will practice wildlife track and sign identification, explore natural awareness exercises, and get ‘dirt time’ learning other Earth Skills--such as how to: build a shelter, make fire from the landscape, procure clean water, and harvest wild foods!
In all we do together, we work to build situational awareness and personal strength, and toward the end goal of becoming Caretakers of the Earth - while also having fun! |
2021-22 Schedule:
September 24-26, 2021 ✔ October 22-24, 2021 ✔ November 5-7, 2021 ✔ December 3-5, 2021 ✔ January 14-16, 2022 February 4-6, 2022 March 4-6, 2022 April 1-3, 2022 May 6-8, 2022 * June 3-5, 2022 * * Date subject to change |
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Details:
Pick-up: Sunday 1pm |
Program Goals:
- Develop a personal relationship to the Pine Barrens through the seasons.
- Caretake various areas of the Pine Barrens through service projects.
- Increase competency in wildlife track and sign identification.
- Increase competency in ‘bird language’, wildlife identification, and naturalists skills.
- Proactively develop natural awareness and physical abilities.
- Learn to create a shelter from the landscape without the need for tools.
- Learn how to locate and purify water off the landscape.
- Work to create and manage fire via various friction fire making methods.
- Learn to cook with fire throughout the seasons.
- Learn about ways to harvest and utilize wild food sources.
TEEN WILDERNESS PASSAGE (ages 12-15)
Sunday, June 26 to Saturday July 2, 2022
Smith River Area, Siskiyous, Nor Cal
Sliding Scale Tuition: $500 - $1,100 | Scholarships Available
<< APPLICATION COMING SOON! >>
Sunday, June 26 to Saturday July 2, 2022
Smith River Area, Siskiyous, Nor Cal
Sliding Scale Tuition: $500 - $1,100 | Scholarships Available
<< APPLICATION COMING SOON! >>
Wilderness Passage (ages 12-15)
Every human has four elemental needs: shelter, water, fire and food. Our ancestors were deeply connected to these needs. They knew how to find and create solutions to meet them, as well as how to pass on the essential skills to the next generation. Without this lineage we would not be here today. Our modern world seems to have forgotten much of this.
Wilderness Passages is a week-long journey that reconnects youth with these skills, creating confidence, self sufficiency, and transformation.
Every human has four elemental needs: shelter, water, fire and food. Our ancestors were deeply connected to these needs. They knew how to find and create solutions to meet them, as well as how to pass on the essential skills to the next generation. Without this lineage we would not be here today. Our modern world seems to have forgotten much of this.
Wilderness Passages is a week-long journey that reconnects youth with these skills, creating confidence, self sufficiency, and transformation.
Tracker Family Camp
Sunday July 24th to Friday July 29th, 2022
Pine Barrens Primitive Camp, New Jersey
Sunday July 24th to Friday July 29th, 2022
Pine Barrens Primitive Camp, New Jersey
Our Annual Tracker Family Camp at the Pine Barrens Primitive Camp.
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Our annual Tracker Family Camp is running in the magical Pine Barrens Primitive Camp-- Thanks to Tom Brown Jr.
Spend the week with us learning the ancient skills of our ancestors. Reconnect with Mother Earth and restore your sense of Hope in the human family. We look forward to recalling the Old Ways, sitting around the campfire with friends and family, sharing stories, gratitude, and laughter! We cannot wait to see you again! - Rick Berry |
We are a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit with a mission to deliver programs that guide children, families, and teens toward a pure connection to the Earth through direct experiences in nature. Scholarship funds are available for families in need of assistance. Donations to this fund by those who are able are hugely appreciated! Contact our office at info@4eee.org for more information.