Summer of Survival Outdoor & Ancient Skills Course
Spend your next summer immersed in the ways of Wilderness Survival and Ancient Skills. Experienced instructors guide you through the four Trackers Guilds...
Rangers Guild Wilderness Survival, Animal Tracking and The Curriculum of Shadows
Wilders Guild Wild Plants, Homesteading and going beyond Permaculture: The Wilders Garden
Mariners Guild Kayak Building, Fishing and Coastal Foraging and Water Ecology
Artisans Guild Storytelling and Fine Craft Work
Free Informational Evening March 13, 2012, 7pm-9pm, Portland, OR
Immersion Information Session Learn more about Trackers. This evening we cover the focus, philosophy and unique teaching methods of our long-term training programs for adults.
Contact Us to RSVP 5040 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, OR
Please Note We have changed our residential program to an expedition based program.
A Journey Into Wilderness Survival
The Summer of Survival takes you on an adventure where you live outdoor lore. Our supportive learning community is rooted in real world and hands-on experience.
Instructional days take place at the famous Scout Pit, our SE Portland site near the 140 acre Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. We also embark on overnight field expeditions in some of the most beautiful locations of the Pacific Northwest...
• Learn animal tracking in the Oregon Dunes
• Build your own kayak and study permaculture and beyond in Port Orford, Oregon
• Make arrowheads and other lithic tools at the epic Glass Butte in the high desert of Eastern Oregon
• Harvest by the seashore on
the Oregon Coast
• Plus many more expeditions across the Pacific Northwest
The Trackers Difference
We strive to make Trackers truly different from other outdoor lore and survival skills programs. Our courses have earned the reputation for offering more content in one day than most programs do all year. Through poignant and thoughtful intensity you rediscover a deep connection to land and community.
Register for Summer of Survival
Full Payment
5,649
with 5% discount from $5,949 June 23-August 29, 2012 |
Payment Plan
500
non-refundable deposit, then final payment at start of the term June 23-August 29, 2012 |
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Scholarship
awards available of up to 10%-30% or tuition Limited awards apply early to increase your chances of acceptance |
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When
June 23 - August 29, 2012 Core instructional days are Tuesday through Thursday. There are also four overnight field expeditions that range from 2-weeks (kayak building) to 4-days.
Where
Instructional days begin at our locations in SE Portland near Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. We transport in our bus to various natural areas for the days focus. Overnight field expeditions take place across the Pacific Northwest.
Tuition
Tuition in Full $5,649 (includes 5% discount from $5,949)
Tuition in Payments $500
non-refundable deposit, with the remainder payment due at the start of the term
Scholarships
We have scholarship awards available of up to 10%-30% or tuition for students in need. Due to limited funds of awards we recommend you apply early to increase your chances of acceptance. Submit a scholarship application
The Summer of Survival could include...
• Train wilderness survival and primitive skills: shelter, water, fire and food
• Improve your woodworking skills
• Wild edible and medicinal plants
• Berry camp week: camp out and harvest a bounty of wild fruits
• Make your own traditional wood bow
• Learn to harvest rock and shape your own lithic tools such as arrowheads
• Build your own traditional kayak
• Fishing and foraging on the Oregon Coast
• Weave baskets
• Learn animal tracking from experts at the Oregon Dunes
• Study at a sustainable agro-foresty farm
• Develop skills of working with livestock sustainably
• Take part in a homestead skinning and butchering
• Learn principles natural building with our Wilders Guild
Meals
Provided meals for overnights are dinners which are completely omnivore. They include an array of vegetables, grains, dairy and meat; all often mixed together. As we cook most of our meals over a woodfired kitchen we are unable to make accommodations and distinctions for specialized or specific diets.
Systemic Food Allergies To the best of our ability we work to exclude items that typically result in server systemic reactions leading to anaphylaxis. Working with your medical doctor, if have a server food allergy (such as peanut butter) please Contact Us and we will investigate if it is possible to adjust our meal plans.
