Teen Wilderness Adventure
We know that Teens need the freedom to test their limits and explore their sense of self. In our Teens Wilderness Adventure Program, we mix active instruction with experiential learning to inspire teens to challenge themselves with new wilderness skills. By unplugging and learning to live with the land, teens build resilience, confidence and leadership.
*Typically, Teens Wilderness Adventure is an overnight expedition-based program hosted at different sites around southern Ontario. However, given restrictions on overnight programs, ongoing site closures and transport risks, the 2020/21 program will be a day program in and around Toronto. We’re excited to dive deep into nature mysteries hidden in our own backyard and connect with our home environment.
In light of Covid-19, we’re taking additional measures to ensure the health and safety of participants and staff. Please review this important information to learn more.
Program content highlights:
- Wilderness travel theory
- Navigation and map reading
- Camp setup and care
- Wildlife tracking
- Sustainable plant harvesting
- Wild edibles foraging and preparation
- Fire by friction
- Identifying local hazards
- Shelter building
- Sensory Awareness
- Ancient tools such as bows, arrows, stone/bone tools and more
- Bird Language
Click here to learn more about our curriculum and learning outcomes.
2020/21 Season Details:
This is a weekend-based program with four weekend sessions occurring on the following dates. Locations and times may vary slightly to accommodate group needs and interests. Participants are required to bring their own food. Pricing includes all four weekends and project supplies (transportation is not provided).
Weekend 1: Toronto City Park (King’s Mill Park, Etienne Brule Park or Taylor Creek Park)
Weekend 2: Excursion (eg. Claireville Conservation Area, Rouge Valley, Walker Woods)
Weekend 3: Toronto City Park (King’s Mill Park, Etienne Brule Park or Taylor Creek Park)
Weekend 4: Excursion (eg. Claireville Conservation Area, Rouge Valley, Walker Woods)
A payment plan is available. Bursaries are available through our Bursary Fund.
Registration
We’ll be accepting applications to register for the 2020/21 season starting on Wednesday, August 26th at noon!* To view availability and apply to register after that date, click the Registration button below and complete an application.
*We follow an application to register process – families apply to register a participant and after brief review, we’ll send you an email to confirm your acceptance in the program or follow up with some additional questions.
*Please note: We offer pre-registration to returning participants before this public registration date. Therefore, we’re not able guarantee program availability at open registration. However, we encourage you to sign up to waitlists! We typically see some turnover throughout the year and we’d love to let you know if a spot opens up.
We know that there may be increased interest in outdoor programming this year. Depending on registration demand, we may expand our programming beyond what is currently being offered. If you have specific requests or ideas, please feel free to reach out to our team at info@pineproject.org.
Click here for registration policies.