This active program for boys ages 9-13 will focus on various earth skills as well as adventure and exploration in the Shawangunk region of Ulster County — and beyond.  We will usually meet every other Sunday from October – May, and will also have an overnight in the spring.  We will be sharpening our wilderness skills and deepening our connection to nature through guided activities such as:

• Tracking
• Fire by friction
• Wandering with awareness
• Stalking and the art of camouflage
• Storytelling
• Discovering natural mysteries
• Shelter building
• Making natural cordage
• Primitive tool making
• Practical camping skills
• Being outdoors through different seasons and weather
• Games and play

Program Information

For: Boys ages 9 – 13.  This program has a limited enrollment (fifteen boys ages 9-12 and five boys age 13).

Dates: Thirteen Sundays October – May and one overnight experience:
Oct. 2, 16, 30, Nov. 13, Dec. 4, 18, Jan. 8, 22, Feb. 5, Mar. 4, 18, Apr. 15, April 28-29 (overnight).

There will be an optional two-night “Winter Wolverine Campout” on Feb. 18-20 for boys ready for this experience under separate registration and an additional fee.  Please let us know if you might be interested in registering for this experience.

Time: 10am-3:30pm on Sundays, overnight times to be announced.

Instructors:  Program will be led by Peter Ferland and Josh Roberts with Larry Brown, Thomas Meli, Tyler McNamara and other guest experts and instructors.  The staff are experienced and dedicated guides who will treat you and your children with compassion, respect and positive communication.

Location: Outback Farm at 81 Clove Valley Road in High Falls, as well as new terrain – possibly High Point Mountain in West Shokan and/or day hikes in the Catskills.

Cost: $790 includes tuition, land use and materials fees.  You may pay program fee in one lump sum or in three seasonal installments, with the first installment due at registration.  Limited scholarships available depending on enrollment and need.

This Program is currently full.  Please call for more information.

Additional Questions and Information:

Please contact Peter Ferland or Josh Roberts with questions about the content of this program.
Peter Ferland: (845) 384-6192 or peter_ferland@yahoo.com
Josh Roberts: (703) 881-2388 or joeroberts3rd@gmail.com

Please contact David Brownstein at (845) 256-9830 or david@wildearthprograms.org with questions about registration.

We’ve found that there’s no easier place than nature to become our favorite versions of the people we are. We expect that each weekend, you’ll walk away with an extra dose of joy, strength and confidence.

We welcome you to join ROPES if you’re ready to show up as yourself and to take risks.

See you out there,
Simon Abramson
Tyler McNamara
Alisha Mai Frank

Program Information

For: Teens age 14+ and attending high school – ONLY 20 SPACES AVAILABLE.

Dates & Times: Three Friday evenings and three overnights from December through May.

Friday Evening Programs are from 5pm-11pm:

• December 9
• January 13
• February 10

Friday-Saturday overnights from 5pm–2pm (the next day):

• March 9-10
• April 13-14
• May 4-5

NOTE: Parents of registered teens are asked to join us for a parent meeting, Wednesday, Jan 11 from 7pm-9pm. This meeting will be for parents and instructors and will be an important opportunity for the instructors to share about the ROPES program.

Instructors: Simon Abramson, Alisha Mai Frank, Tyler McNamara and Special Guests

Cost: $540, can be paid in lump sum or seasonal installments. Scholarships (limited) are available upon request. Wild Earth has never turned anyone away for lack of funds.

Additional Questions and Information
Please call Tyler at (828) 335-3446 or email him at tyler@wildearthprograms.org with questions about the program or call David at 845-256-9830 or email him at david@wildearthprorgams.org about registration.