A program especially for homeschoolers
The days that we spend together at Outdoor School are not ordinary days, they are extraordinary. Each day is a new opportunity to deepen our awareness, build excitement, participate in community and to develop skills many people don’t believe are possible!
In accordance with the traditions of native people across the world we will share ancient stories and songs, practice wilderness skills, and seek the wisdom that is hidden within each of us. We will spend each day fully immersed in nature, learning all that we can from the animals, plants and people around us.
Schoolhouse of Wonder is a team of experienced mentors and wilderness teachers who use games, stories, questions and subtle coaching methods to encourage curiosity, awareness and a passion for learning about nature. Our goal is to develop within each member of our community the motivation and inspiration to continue learning long after our time together is over.
We will explore:
- making shelters from natural materials
- ancient fire-building techniques
- ways to make rope from natural fibers
- campfire cooking
- animal tracking
- ancient skills for moving through the woods without being seen
- ancient skills for exploring the wilds without getting lost
- awareness exercises
- community building
We will encourage curiosity, awareness, leadership, integrity, teamwork, playfulness, an intense desire to learn, and a deepening respect for all life. The experience of being in nature and being in community can give us an opportunity to learn who we are and who we want to become.
A very low student to teacher ratio will help facilitate the individual learning process for every student. Please note: This spring we are hosting one session of 10 consecutive Mondays or Tuesdays, rather than offering two, 5-week sessions. We are looking forward to this opportunity to strengthen the community building aspect of our Outdoor School program.