Family, Youth, and Teen Experience - Holmes, NY

Our modern society is so fast paced and "time" driven that it can be difficult to slow down and walk with the rhythm of the day. What would it be like if the sun were your clock, the birds your internet and the Earth, your home? The Family, Youth and Teen Experience class allows for a sense of timelessness, where families and individuals can share meaningful experiences which foster curiosity, appreciation and respect for the Earth and each other. Participants will learn survival skills in a manner similar to the way Stalking Wolf taught Tom Brown Jr. These skills include tracking, shelter building, friction fire techniques, water collection and purification, edible/medicinal and utilitarian plants, primitive cooking, bird language, and much more! One focus of the class will be the creation of a personal bow-drill kit, a friction fire method. Participants are divided into groups according to age for some activities, including adults, while other activities will be done as a group. To get our Early Bird Discount of 15% off each registration, use this code, EarlyBirdDiscount, when you register by April 1, 9pm! FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Families and children as young as 4 years old may attend our FYT program. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? There is plenty of parking if you drive. We also can pick you up at Patterson, NY train station. What can I bring into the event? We do not allow phones or other electronics for children. Please bring a sleeping bag and clothing for all weather. Since we do some carving of wood, we recommend a fixed blade knife, or you can buy one at our store for about $20. All food is provided. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call us at 609-971-1799 or email [email protected] What's the refund policy? All remaining balances are due no later than two weeks prior to your program. If you registered online, you can pay your balance through your online registration or by phone at 609-971-1799. We accept cash, checks, PayPal, postal money order, traveler’s checks, and credit cards. All monies must be in U.S. funds. Failure to submit the balance by the due date may result in the loss of your enrollment and will also result in forfeiture of your deposit. Cancellation 30 days or more before the first day of class: 100% of paid balance returned and deposit forfeited. Cancellation less than 30 days before the first day of class: 50% of paid balance and deposit forfeited. Failure to attend without one day of notification: 100% of paid balance and deposit forfeited. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact the main office at (609) 971-1799. Can I update my registration information? Yes, contact us to update your information at 609-971-1799 or [email protected] Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? Yes, as long as you tell us who you would like to transfer it to.