Fall 2024 • Forest Ninja • Ages 7-11 • Thursdays, September 12 - December 19, with breaks on the weeks of October 14-20(for Earthskills Rendezvous) and November 25 - December 1(for Thanksgiving) [13 program days total]
Can you move quietly across the landscape without being seen or heard? Can you observe the wildlife without being observed? Can you quiet your mind to truly hear your surroundings? It's not easy, but it's more than possible, and exactly what you'll learn at Forest Ninja.
Sharpen your mind and hone your awareness. Read clearly the signs of the forest and learn to respond without disturbance. Get to know the forest on it's own terms, as a quiet and present participant in it's natural ebb & flow.
Students will learn stalking, awareness, and camouflage, as well as many other essential wilderness skills. Each day begins with basic stealth training and movement-based meditation. Then we go deeper into the craft of the Forest Ninja, testing ourselves in ever more difficult challenges, culminating in epic all-day games. All the while continuing to learn about the abundant flora and fauna we share these beautiful mountains with.
NEW Thursday Drop-off/Pick-up Times:
Haw Creek Commons(w/ shuttle van to Shope Creek & back)
Shope Creek(directly at program location, no shuttle)
IMPORTANT LATE Drop-off/Pick-up Notes:
09/12/2024, 09/19/2024, 09/26/2024, 10/03/2024, 10/10/2024, 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024, 12/05/2024, 12/12/2024, 12/19/2024
Participants must be 7 years to 11 years old when the program starts.
Minimum: 7
Maximum: 14
Registration starts on 04/24/2024 and ends on 10/10/2024.
Please contact Forest Floor if you have any questions.