Choose Your Schedule
Mentoring Days: 5 total, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM + Graduation Day
Mentoring Overnights: 4 total, Friday - Sunday
When choosing, be sure your child can make most weekends.
Due to group size limits, we cannot switch between schedules.
We offer make-up days for weather-related postponements.
The Graduation BBQ is May 10, 2025
Realms Overnight Application
To ensure Apprentices are prepared for the overnight camping and leadership roles, this program requires an application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with acceptance notifications sent within two weeks. Given the very limited space in our Overnights, applying early is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this program require prior experience?
No, it can be useful for students to be familiar with Realms, yet if a student is truly interested in role-playing and nature, they will succeed.
What are the sleeping accommodations?
Each camper sleeps in tents supplied by Trackers—though they are welcome to use their own with approval from Trackers Guides to ensure it is functional. Tents are all-weather to keep out rain or inclement elements. Campers must bring their own cold weather sleeping bag and pad—we give equipment recommendations upon registration. Campers learn to care for their own tent and organize their Trackers Kit (gear & clothing) to stay clean, dry, and well maintained. Almost all activities take place outdoors. This is an authentic camping experience.
What kind of meals do student Trackers eat?
We often serve meals outdoors. Depending on the season and program logistics, food may be cooked over an open fire or on personal camp stoves. Meals are simple, using menus common to backpacking or overland expedition kitchens, for example, hearty stews. Please understand that this is not the camp for choosy eaters. Due to the rugged nature of this camp, it may be difficult to provide accommodations for specialized diets. If your child has a severe, systemic food allergy, contact us and we may be able to work with your Medical Doctor (MD) to see if adjustments can be made to meal plans.
What is your medication policy?
We do not directly oversee medication administration at this program. Given the independent nature of the program, student Trackers are tasked with their own self-care, which includes reminding themselves and administering their own medication during the program. This approach emphasizes responsibility and autonomy, aligning with the program's focus on independence and self-sufficiency. Student campers must bring medications in original packaging, labeled with name and dosage, and keep them in their backpacks. If the student Trackers has an EpiPen or inhaler, they should carry it and inform the instructor of its location for emergencies.
What gear should we pack?
We give recommendations for the ideal Trackers Kit (Gear & Clothing) to outfit you to camp in all weather. Our goal: to get student Trackers ready while helping them become independent for future adventures beyond the program. The Trackers Kit you assemble will include a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, outdoor clothing, and other personal gear. Before the program begins, we send you packing recommendations with links so you can stock their kit efficiently and cost-effectively.
Can my child bring their cellphone?
No, 100% leave them behind—that is a clear Realms rule. Electronic devices can distract from developing real-world observation skills in the outdoors and wilderness. Tracker Guides will carry cellphones for any necessary contact. While not a rule, discouraging both short and long-term social media use will be part of the Trackers Team culture. Digital distractions can significantly divert our attention, creating skewed perspective and focus. This severely limits the development of optimal situational awareness—a critical survival skill. Cultivating this awareness means being fully present and attentive to the details of our real world.
Have Questions?
For any questions, please feel free to contact our Family Success team.