In-Person

Class Mode

Mon-Fri

schedule

11 to 16

age

10am-2:30pm

Immersive duration

Pathways of the Wild

Unplug and explore the great outdoors!

Explore the great outdoors while mastering essential survival and naturalist skills. Learn 18 levels of fire-making, build survival shelters, and track wildlife like a true adventurer. Dive into archery and marksmanship, and uncover the secrets of the wilderness with hands-on exploration and thrilling games like the dragon game.

Take to the water with kayaking and canoeing, perfecting your paddling skills in breathtaking lakes and rivers. Hike scenic trails, discover hidden waterfalls, and experience the joy of setting up the perfect campsite while developing teamwork and self-reliance.

Every day is packed with adventure sports and nature-based activities that inspire confidence and connection to the natural world. Whether you’re crafting with natural materials or cooking over an open flame, every moment is an opportunity to grow and thrive in nature.

With challenges and fun at every turn, the Outdoor Adventure Track promises unforgettable experiences that combine skill-building, excitement, and the beauty of the wilderness. Walk your path, embrace the wild, and make memories to last a lifetime!

– Mr. Al Whitted

Flame Masters:

Master 18 levels of fire making, from sparks to blazing bonfires, using primitive and modern techniques.

Campfire Gourmets:

Learn the art of fire cooking, preparing delicious meals in the great outdoors with simple tools and fresh ingredients.

Shelter Seeker:

Build survival shelters using natural materials to stay warm, dry, and safe in the wild.

Bow and True:

Perfect your aim and focus with archery challenges that blend skill and adventure.

Marksman’s Quest:

Sharpen your marksmanship with safe, guided instruction in precision and technique.

Paddle Explorers:

Embark on kayaking and canoeing adventures across serene lakes and flowing rivers.

Trailblazers’ Trek:

Navigate rugged trails, conquer scenic peaks, and discover hidden waterfalls.

The Bushcraft Challenge:

Learn essential bushcraft skills, including knots, tool use, and resourceful problem-solving in nature.

Nature's Notebook:

Develop your naturalist skills by tracking animals, identifying plants, and understanding ecosystems.

Survivor’s Edge:

Test your survival instincts with hands-on challenges like water filtration, navigation, and emergency preparedness.

Program Overall Schedule (optional section )

Week 1
Grasp

June 30 – July 4

Learn with heart

Week 2
Practice

July 7 – July 11

Practice with soul

Week 3
Apply

July 14 – July 18

Execute with confidence

+1(845) 288-0636

summer@northernacademy.org

49 Seward Ave. Midddletown, NY 10940

Our mission is to nurture students to become well-educated individuals of exemplary moral character. To this end, we provide a rigorous college preparatory and classical arts education steeped in the traditional values of the West and the East.
We are accredited by the Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Institutions of the Middle States Association.