Forest Ninja (ages 7-11)

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)

• Drop-off 9:15 - 9:30 am (No late drop-off. Van leaves promptly at 9:35 am)
• Pick-up 4:15 - 4:30 pm

Shope Creek(directly at program location, no shuttle)

• Drop-off 10:00 - 10:10 am
• Pick-up  3:35 - 3:50 pm (No late pick-up. Van leaves promptly at 3:55 pm)

IMPORTANT LATE Drop-off/Pick-up Notes:

• No Late Haw Creek Commons Drop-off:  Shuttle van leaves promptly at 9:35 am.  Anyone dropping-off at Haw Creek Commons in the morning must arrive by 9:35 am at the latest or the shuttle van will be in route to Shope Creek and parents must instead drive to Shope Creek for drop-off or miss that day.
• No Late Shope Creek Pick-up:  All instructors leave with the shuttle van promptly at 3:55 pm.  Anyone picking-up at Shope Creek in the afternoon must arrive by 3:55 pm at the latest.  Any children not picked up at Shope Creek by 3:55 pm will be loaded into the passenger van and taken to Haw Creek Commons and will need to be picked up there.