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Leadership Training
Become a Leader-in-Training. As you delve into the Trackers Skills of your choice, our top Guides mentor you in outdoor leadership and in contributing to our broader learning community. Select the Leader-in-Training Apprenticeship that interests you:
OPTION Rangers Apprenticeship LIT: Train as a Shadow Ranger, mastering stealth. Develop tracking, stealth, awareness, and archery skills. Become a guide and protector for the village, focusing on safety with bushcraft and outdoor arts.
OPTION Mariners Apprenticeship LIT: Embark on a Mariners Leadership adventure. Explore waterways through fishing and boating. Learn outdoor expedition skills, from equipment selection to safety protocols, while mentoring new anglers and enthusiasts.
OPTION Wilders Apprenticeship LIT: Join the Wilders Leadership team and contribute to the Wilders Garden. At Trackers Homestead, care for animals, cultivate gardens, and craft feasts over the campfire, fostering a community rich in food and friendships.
OPTION Realms Apprenticeship LIT: Become a Realms-Master-in-Training. Support the Realms community by diving into a world of elves and wizards, creating lore, and legends. Help create fun and nature-connected stories and legends in our Realms LARP.
OPTION Trackers Apprenticeship LIT: Master a comprehensive set of Trackers skills while guiding others. Train in archery and wilderness survival, care for farm animals, go fishing and boating, and delve into Trackers Lore as a leader for the next generation.
Leadership Skills
Leaders-in-Training (LITs) step up within the Trackers community, gaining hands-on leadership experience while learning from mentors and guides. They connect with and inspire younger Trackers under supervision, passing on knowledge from one generation to the next. This blend of learning and leadership sharpens their skills and prepares them to be future mentors.
Bonus LIT Summer Camps
Leader-in-Training Apprentices receive four free weeks of optional Leader-in-Training Summer Day Camps with their year’s tuition.
Expectations
LITs inspire and connect with younger Apprentices in supervised settings. They must always be kind, thoughtful, and adhere to our code of care. Meeting these expectations ensures success in the program and future LIT opportunities. If expectations are not met, participation will be reassessed to maintain a positive environment for all.
Our Team
Experienced Trackers Mentors lead this program. Each day, they help students build deeper connections with each other, their community, and nature.
- Expertise in mentoring and Trackers skills.
- Low student-to-guide ratio facilitating personal, team-based learning.
- Background checked with First Aid & CPR certification.
- Trained in outdoor safety and the Trackers Earth curriculum.
Our Place
We journey from Trackers HQ to wilderness locations by buses and vans with trained drivers. Our destinations include Trackers' private 351-acre wildlife park, our 100-acre farm and forest, other wilderness sites. When the weather calls for it, we might choose to stay closer to home, learning hands-on folk crafts in our art studios and visiting nearby nature parks.
How It Works
Apprenticeships meet one weekend a month from fall to spring for a total of 9 field days plus Graduation. To offer flexibility, we provide multiple schedule options.
Returning Apprentices can rejoin their group by choosing the schedule with their Fellowship name, while new Apprentices may join any available group in their age range.
Day Schedule
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM: Drop-off
9:15 AM: Journey to the Forest
Field Site: Outdoor Adventures
3:45 PM: Journey Returns
3:00 - 4:15 PM: Pick-up
Tuition
Register by May 23, 2025 to secure a 10% discount on all monthly payments.
Reserve your spot with a $45 deposit (non-refundable). Remaining tuition is split into ten monthly payments of $64 starting August 31.
Sibling Discount: Enroll two or more siblings for 5% off monthly payments.
Need Financial Help? We offer scholarships ranging from 5% - 15%. Learn More or Apply.
Please Note: To make our leadership programs more accessible to aspiring Trackers, tuition for Leader-in-Training programs is often already close to one-half of the regular program tuition.
Have Questions?
For any questions, please feel free to contact our Family Success team.
Choose Your Schedule
9 Field Days 8:45 AM - 4:15 PM
+ Graduation May 9, 2026
Join the Fellowship schedule that aligns with your program theme.
Note: Some program themes have 2 or more schedule options.
Make-Up Days: We understand plans change! Each Apprenticeship includes one make-up day per year. When space allows, your child can join another Fellowship. We also offer make-up days for weather-related postponements.
Schedule Options
Saturdays
Trackers LIT
FELLOWSHIP Wolf
- September 13, 2025 - Field Day
- October 11, 2025 - Field Day
- November 1, 2025 - Field Day
- November 22, 2025 - Field Day
- January 10, 2026 - Field Day
- January 31, 2026 - Field Day
- February 28, 2026 - Field Day
- April 11, 2026 - Field Day
- May 2, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day
Sundays
Rangers LIT
FELLOWSHIP Coyote
- September 14, 2025 - Field Day
- October 12, 2025 - Field Day
- November 2, 2025 - Field Day
- November 23, 2025 - Field Day
- January 11, 2026 - Field Day
- February 1, 2026 - Field Day
- March 1, 2026 - Field Day
- April 12, 2026 - Field Day
- May 3, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
Rangers LIT
FELLOWSHIP Fox
- September 20, 2025 - Field Day
- October 18, 2025 - Field Day
- November 8, 2025 - Field Day
- December 6, 2025 - Field Day
- January 17, 2026 - Field Day
- February 7, 2026 - Field Day
- March 7, 2026 - Field Day
- April 18, 2026 - Field Day
- May 16, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
Mariners LIT
FELLOWSHIP Salmon
- September 20, 2025 - Field Day
- October 18, 2025 - Field Day
- November 8, 2025 - Field Day
- December 6, 2025 - Field Day
- January 17, 2026 - Field Day
- February 7, 2026 - Field Day
- March 7, 2026 - Field Day
- April 18, 2026 - Field Day
- May 16, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day
Sundays
Wilders LIT
FELLOWSHIP Cedar
- September 21, 2025 - Field Day
- October 19, 2025 - Field Day
- November 9, 2025 - Field Day
- December 7, 2025 - Field Day
- January 18, 2026 - Field Day
- February 8, 2026 - Field Day
- March 8, 2026 - Field Day
- April 19, 2026 - Field Day
- May 17, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
Outdoor Skills LIT
FELLOWSHIP Osprey
- September 21, 2025 - Field Day
- October 19, 2025 - Field Day
- November 9, 2025 - Field Day
- December 7, 2025 - Field Day
- January 18, 2026 - Field Day
- February 8, 2026 - Field Day
- March 8, 2026 - Field Day
- April 19, 2026 - Field Day
- May 17, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
Realms LIT
FELLOWSHIP Kestral
- September 27, 2025 - Field Day
- October 25, 2025 - Field Day
- November 15, 2025 - Field Day
- December 13, 2025 - Field Day
- January 24, 2026 - Field Day
- February 14, 2026 - Field Day
- March 14, 2026 - Field Day
- April 25, 2026 - Field Day
- May 30, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day
Sundays
Realms LIT
FELLOWSHIP Hawk
- September 28, 2025 - Field Day
- October 26, 2025 - Field Day
- November 16, 2025 - Field Day
- December 14, 2025 - Field Day
- January 25, 2026 - Field Day
- February 15, 2026 - Field Day
- March 15, 2026 - Field Day
- April 26, 2026 - Field Day
- May 31, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
Paintball LIT
FELLOWSHIP Bear
- September 27, 2025 - Field Day
- October 25, 2025 - Field Day
- November 15, 2025 - Field Day
- December 13, 2025 - Field Day
- January 24, 2026 - Field Day
- February 14, 2026 - Field Day
- March 14, 2026 - Field Day
- April 25, 2026 - Field Day
- May 30, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
Paintball LIT
FELLOWSHIP Wolverine
- September 28, 2025 - Field Day
- October 26, 2025 - Field Day
- November 16, 2025 - Field Day
- December 14, 2025 - Field Day
- January 25, 2026 - Field Day
- February 15, 2026 - Field Day
- March 15, 2026 - Field Day
- April 26, 2026 - Field Day
- May 31, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day