Everyone belongs in nature; take some time with us to enjoy your summer break and learn some cool skills.
We want everyone to have fun by safely exploring and pushing their comfort zones! Campers will have the opportunity to make fire by experimenting with bow drill, ferro rods, flint and steel. They will also use other tools, primitive and modern, to make things like cordage, water filters, and stone tools.
Sit Spot
Skills
Wandering
Join us for a week of fun, games, wandering, and survival skills. Learn the fundamentals of shelter building, water purification, fire making, and primitive tool use. Campers will be encouraged to participate at their own comfort level but be prepared to get wet, dirty and have lots of fun.
For campers 7-12 (exceptions made for those close to that age range). The camp is Monday-Friday, 5 hours a day, from 9am -2 pm. Participants should come prepared with food, water, a knife, a swimsuit, and an extra change of clothes.
Our instructors will be waiting to greet you; be sure to check in with them at Drop Off and Pick Up.
Grant Hawkes is a maker, wanderer, handtool addict, with a healthy dose of wool and herbal tea thrown in the mix. Born and raised exploring the woods and coastlines of Maine, he has always been fascinated with the outdoors and using his hands to make things. He has worked and learned under the director and mentorship of master craftsfolk, guides, and most importantly the land. He feels most at home out in the wilds, with a knife on his belt, throwing a song to the wind.
Good shoes, weather apropriate clothing, a hat, and a backpack with...
Water bottle
Lunch and snack
Knife
Journal
Pen/Pencil
Change of clothes
Swimsuit (just in case)
Personal first aid kit
Bandana
Knives must be 3-7 inches long with a sheath, unless they are folding knives, in which case they need to lock when they are unfolded. We recommend this one.
Erik has such passion for giving back to others to create more possibilities for youth to grow up Nature-Connected. I highly recommend getting involved with his programs and giving yourself and your children a healthy foundation in a balanced relationship with the Earth.
- Rick Berry, 4 Elements Earth Education
Erik’s dedication to and passion for teaching are so strong. His programs are a benefit to all who attend. The quality of his work and commitment to people and their connection to the earth and skills is such a high priority.
- Karen Sherwood, Earthwalk Northwest
My girls and I started doing weekly classes with Erik two years ago, and it has been a favorite time together that we look forward to each week. Whether it is cold and rainy or sunny and warm, my girls can’t wait to go every week, and we benefit from getting out in nature and fresh air. We have gained a better understanding and respect for nature which couldn’t be more needed in today's world. We are so grateful for Making Tracks!
- Jamie Walsh, Client
Making Tracks Earth Education is just what I was looking for to help me and my children learn deeply how to love and connect with nature through games and hands-on experiences. Erik teaches in such a unique and profound way that my family has gained more connection to each other, to ourselves, and to nature through taking his classes. He really makes students think and own their own learning process. We absolutely love this style of learning and everything about Making Tracks.
- Rachel von Niederhausern, Client