Wilderness Awareness School - Knife and Knot Skills Day
Learn knife safety while carving a wooden spoon or walking stick. Have fun learning the craft of knot-tying and use what you've learned to construct a shelter. Challenge yourself while navigating missions, with and without the help of a compass. Recognized by Parent Map as the best nature camp four years in a row, your child will learn and practice knife and knot skills while:
Carving a wooden spoon or walking stick
Creating useful tools using knots
Building shelters with ropes, tarps and natural materials
Navigating missions with and without a compass
Experimenting with trap-building
Enjoying wild adventures outdoors!
Our instructional team features:
A 1:9 staff-student ratio
On-site director and volunteers who offer additional instructor support
Staff trained as Coyote Mentors, a widely-respected educational philosophy developed at the Wilderness Awareness School
Compassionate educators who encourage each child's respect for self, others and nature
Experienced Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified professionals








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