Rompin' Otters Homeschooler Class
ages 6-13

Join us for an exciting day of playing, adventures, and learning in nature while building routines and foundations of ecological knowledge of place. Kids will get to learn about wilderness survival skills, fire making, shelter building, wild edible foods, nature journaling, herbal first aid, using knives and tools safely, basic navigation and wayfinding, exploring the forests and creeks, and playing physical games.

Homeschoolers get to play, explore, and learn outdoors with experienced nature mentors. This is a place where a kid's confidence in nature and in themselves grows. Students learn how to use knives and tools, build natural shelters, find & cook wild edible plants, track wild animals, and play lots of wilderness games.

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Details:

Cost: $720 for 15 classes
*Start anytime and pay only for the remaining classes ($48 per class).

Spring Session: Begins Wednesdays starting September 2nd, 2026. Last class is December 16th, 2026.
No class November 25th.  

Gear List: backpack, water or drink, snack, appropriate clothing for the weather *we will be outside as much as possible however if it is raining we have a shelter house.
Optional items: bandana, small camping mug, wood carving knife, natural mystery for nature show n' tell, journal for drawing and writing.

No electronics needed or allowed. (cell phones, watches)

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"I like Otters because it lets my mind roam free. I like Otters because it makes me be able to see things I never knew existed. I like Otters because I learn about stuff I like and have fun with. At the end of class, I feel accomplished, I feel smart, and I feel good. I think the instructors do an awesome job."

    -Paolo Ansaldo Age 9 (He's now an adult and has been on staff)