Teen Mentors @ Wild Wanderers: Spring 25

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**use the arrows above to scroll through a gallery of photos from past sessions!** Teens ages 14-17 are invited to join in, with additional outdoor leadership opportunities, for weekly group adventures through the Wild Wanderers drop-off wilderness program. Each season includes active games, inspiring stories, skill-developing projects, and exciting challenges, all based on the forest school model which embraces both inquiry-led and place-based learning. Details at a Glance: when: twelve Fridays, 2/7/25 - 5/9/24 (no class on break days 3/21 OR 4/18), from 11am - 3pm (Wild Wanderers runs 11am - 2pm and Teen Mentors share a 'Mentor Tea' meeting and planning from 2-3pm) who: ages 14-17 (drop-off program) where: Prairiewood Forest School at St. Francis of the Woods (a 580 acre non-profit in Coyle, OK with the vision of transforming the world through community, creativity, and care for the land) cost: $290/student for 12 weekly sessions (most families pay this Standard Class Fee which is reflective of the program's True Costs; as your financial situation allows, you may elect to instead enroll at Supporter Pricing to contribute to the Scholarship Fund, or Subsidized Pricing if those rates make the class more accessible to your family) handbook: Please read our school Handbook (linked during enrollment) in its entirety. To hold your spot, you'll need to complete the waiver below the Handbook BEFORE submitting your payment. Emergent Curriculum Our program draws inspiration from educational philosophies including the forest school model, inquiry-based learning, nature-connected mentoring, and place-based education. Mentors model using observation skills to deeper our connection to the natural world.