The programs are "Woods Wise" and "Wisdom of the Woods." Note: "Woods Wise" is a prerequisite for the more advanced "Wisdom of the Woods" program.
Become "Woods Wise" as we explore our natural surroundings, becoming more comfortable in the wilderness. Our one-of-a-kind nature camp provides an exciting week of adventure and games while we wander through one of our local forests. The participants will learn how to blend and flow within nature while working together in small groups to hone their awareness skills and learn about the natural world. Wandering with no time or destination the campers are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in the natural world. While in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our participants will learn several ancient practical skills. These skills include: Primitive Pottery, Animal tracking, Lost Proofing, Basic Wilderness Survival, Plant identification, Caretaking, One-match fires, & Much More....
"Wisdom of the Woods" is a wilderness survival workshop. This program is the next step in becoming closer to the earth and all that it offers. This week long day-camp will show you how to use your instincts to survive in the woods as well as give you more advanced skills for long term adventures into the wilderness whether locally or abroad. During this exciting week of discovery you will learn such skills as fire by friction, shelter building, animal tracking, hunting and trapping techniques, wilderness awareness techniques, primitive cooking, pottery, and caretaking of the earth. While building the self esteem, confidence and motivation to be able to survive the elements, these skills will open the doors to a way of life you could only dream of. This is an experience bound to leave you with a new way to approach and experience the great outdoors.
Testimonial: These camps are amazing. "I've been involved with Ancestral Knowledge for a couple years now and every event I've done has been great. My favorite thing to learn at these camps is stalking (walking quietly to sneak up on animals). I think it's really cool to get camouflaged with mud and move without being seen. Now I really love going out in the woods in my back yard and trying to see all the animals that live there." - Sara, Woods Wise Day Camp 2007
See you in the woods...
2 comments:
My kids will be participating in this program again this summer for their third year. They look forward to it every year and absolutely love it. I'm so glad we found Ancestral Knowledge and are able to take advantage of the cool stuff that they do! If you have any questions for someone who's done the program, let me know.
My son and I are very happy to see that Ancestral Knowledge is taking off! My son (Johann) was one of the first students of Woods Wise camp and he still remembers the experience! Since we moved to California, we have found other schools to participate in but we miss Ancestral Knowledge and MAPS meetings and gatherings! Good luck, Ancestral Knowledge!
Alessandra
Johann
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