Trail Blazers

Trail Blazers is a drop-off program for 7-12 year olds that aims to build comfort in the outdoors with skill-building like orienteering, map making, shelter building, fire making, basic first aid, leave no trace principles, and other bush crafting skills. We will also weave in cultural and historical trailblazers with discussions of Indigenous cultures and Appalachian Environmental Leaders and their impact on the land. Students will build a love of place for Appalachia and gain a deeper compassion and understanding for the flora, fauna, and culture of our region. Students will also help with trail maintenance on the campus and must be willing to walk with a backpack that can carry their food and water for the day.

Note - This class will involve a lot of walking through sometimes rough terrain. Students must demonstrate a willingness to adhere to important safety protocols associated with the additional risks of going off trail and an eagerness to practice leave-no-trace principles, listen and respect the instructor, and stay with the group.

location

The Wilds, Stanton*

dates and times

Fridays from 10 am - 2:30 pm
This program is a drop-off program

September 13 - December 6, 2024

No classes October 18 and November 29

** This class is currently full, please email info@redoaksforestschool.org to be added to the waitlist **

*Hablantes de Espanol bienvenidos y apoyados! Ayuda Financiera Y Becas Disponibles.

cost

Members: $525 per child, $495 per additional child

Non-Members: $580 per child, $550 per additional child

Red Oaks is for everyone! We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us. Scholarships and financial assistance is available in order to remove any barriers to participation. Please inquire for more information to info@redoaksforestschool.org.

Please use this link to apply for financial support. Please email info@redoaksforestschool.org after you have completed this form to let us know of your interest.

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Registration for Fall Programming is open May 28, 2024 for members and May 30, 2024 for non-members.

If the session is full, email registration@redoaksforestschool.org to be added to a waiting list.

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