This is our one weekend-a-month Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship.
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Leadership Training
Become a Leader-in-Training (LIT). As you explore your chosen Trackers Guild, experienced Guides mentor you in outdoor leadership and community contribution. Select the Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship that inspires you:
OPTION: Rangers Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship Train as a Shadow Ranger, developing tracking, stealth, awareness, and archery skills. Learn to guide and protect the village, focusing on safety through bushcraft and outdoor arts.
OPTION: Mariners Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship Explore waterways through fishing and boating. Learn expedition planning, equipment use, and safety protocols while learning to mentor younger Mariners.
OPTION: Wilders Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship Join the Wilders Leadership team to care for animals, cultivate gardens, and cook over the campfire. Build community and connection through shared meals and stewardship.
OPTION: Realms Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship Become a Realms Leader-in-Training, creating stories and legends rooted in nature. Lead imaginative quests in the Realms world of elves, wizards, and adventure.
OPTION Trackers Apprenticeship LIT: Experience all Trackers Guilds. Practice archery, wilderness survival, fishing, foraging, and lore under mentor guidance while learning to serve the next generation of Trackers.
Leadership Skills
Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprentices step up within the Trackers community, learning through mentorship and hands-on practice. They connect with and inspire younger Trackers under supervision, passing on knowledge from one generation to the next. This blend of learning and leadership strengthens confidence and prepares them to guide others in the future.
Bonus Leader-in-Training (LIT) Summer Camps
Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprentices receive four optional free weeks of Leader-in-Training Summer Day Camps with annual tuition.
Expectations
Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprentices model respect, care, and curiosity in supervised settings. They demonstrate kindness, awareness, and responsibility as part of our code of care. Meeting these expectations supports success in the program and future opportunities. If expectations are not met, participation may be reassessed to ensure a positive and safe experience 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 rejoin their group by selecting the schedule with their Fellowship name. New Apprentices may join any available group in their age range.
Day Schedule
- 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Drop-off
- 9:15 AM: Journey to the Forest
- Field Site: Outdoor Adventures
- 3:50 PM: Journey Returns
- 3:50 PM – 4:00 PM: Pick-up
Tuition
Reserve your spot with a $45 non-refundable deposit. Remaining tuition is split into ten monthly payments of $64 starting August 31.
Need Financial Help? We offer scholarships ranging from 5%–15%. Learn more or apply.
Please Note: Leadership-in-Training tuition is discounted to make Outdoor Education and Leadership learning more accessible. LITs are campers in a leadership-focused program and do not have staff duties or responsibilities.
Have Questions?
Contact our Family Success Team—we’re here to help!
Choose Your Schedule
9 Field Days 8:45 AM - 4:15 PM
+ Graduation May 8, 2027
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
Rangers LIT
Fellowship Fox
- September 12, 2026 - Field Day
- October 3, 2026- Field Day
- October 24, 2026- Field Day
- November 21, 2026 - Field Day
- January 9, 2027 - Field Day
- February 6, 2027 - Field Day
- March 6, 2027 - Field Day
- April 10, 2027 - Field Day
- May 1, 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
Mariners LIT
Fellowship Salmon
- September 12, 2026 - Field Day
- October 3, 2026- Field Day
- October 24, 2026- Field Day
- November 21, 2026 - Field Day
- January 9, 2027 - Field Day
- February 6, 2027 - Field Day
- March 6, 2027 - Field Day
- April 10, 2027 - Field Day
- May 1, 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Sundays
Rangers LIT
Fellowship Coyote
- September 13, 2026 - Field Day
- October 4, 2026- Field Day
- October 25, 2026- Field Day
- November 22, 2026 - Field Day
- January 10, 2027 - Field Day
- February 7, 2027 - Field Day
- March 7, 2027 - Field Day
- April 11, 2027 - Field Day
- May 2, 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Sundays
Wilders LIT
Fellowship Cedar
- September 13, 2026 - Field Day
- October 4, 2026- Field Day
- October 25, 2026- Field Day
- November 22, 2026 - Field Day
- January 10, 2027 - Field Day
- February 7, 2027 - Field Day
- March 7, 2027 - Field Day
- April 11, 2027 - Field Day
- May 2, 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
Trackers LIT
Fellowship Wolf
- September 19, 2026 - Field Day
- October 10, 2026 - Field Day
- November 7, 2026 - Field Day
- December 5, 2026 - Field Day
- January 16, 2027 - Field Day
- February 13, 2027 - Field Day
- March 13, 2027 - Field Day
- April 17, 2027 - Field Day
- May 15 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Sundays
Trackers LIT
Fellowship Bear
- September 20, 2026 - Field Day
- October 11, 2026 - Field Day
- November 8, 2026 - Field Day
- December 6, 2026 - Field Day
- January 17, 2027 - Field Day
- February 14, 2027 - Field Day
- March 14, 2027 - Field Day
- April 18, 2027 - Field Day
- May 16, 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
Realms LIT
Fellowship Kestral
- September 26, 2026 - Field Day
- October 17, 2026 - Field Day
- November 14, 2026 - Field Day
- December 12, 2026 - Field Day
- January 23, 2027 - Field Day
- February 27, 2027 - Field Day
- April 3, 2027 - Field Day
- April 24, 2027 - Field Day
- May 22, 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Sundays
Realms LIT
Fellowship Hawk
- September 26, 2026 - Field Day
- October 17, 2026 - Field Day
- November 14, 2026 - Field Day
- December 12, 2026 - Field Day
- January 23, 2027 - Field Day
- February 27, 2027 - Field Day
- April 3, 2027 - Field Day
- April 24, 2027 - Field Day
- May 22, 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day








