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What types of classes do you offer?

Posted by: Derek Glass
Posted: February 17, 2023
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–Woolly Bears, ages 3-4: Half day program in Rocky Ripple –Tree Frogs, ages 5-6: Full day program in Rocky Ripple –Flying Squirrels, ages 7-9: Full day program and after-school program in Rocky Ripple –Scouts, ages 10-12: Full day […]

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What skills do you teach?

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The direction we take is one of a traditionally ancestral approach to nature connection. We teach skills, honor history and tell stories from Indigenous cultures the world over. Some of these lessons have a specific lineage, while some […]

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Does my kid need camping experience?

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No! All levels of experience are welcome at White Pine, whether your kid loves to camp or has been stuck to the TV. As humans, nature is built into our DNA. We’ve witnessed hundreds of kids take to […]

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Will my kid be outside the whole day?

Posted by: Katie Glass
Posted: December 27, 2024
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Yes! White Pine’s classes are completely nature-based and take place outside in all weather conditions, except severe weather (see our Health & Safety Protocols in the Family Guidebook). Part of a full outdoor education experience is learning how […]

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Do you hold classes in winter?

Posted by: Derek Glass
Posted: February 17, 2023
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Yes, all of our youth and teen programs run from August to May. Our Summer Camps run from June to August and our overnight camps run year round. One of the keys of being a naturalist is learning […]

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Where do the kids use the restroom?

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While on campus, we have two indoor restrooms and one outdoor urination station. While on walkabouts off campus, if a student needs to use a bathroom, instructors will help them find a private spot at least 100′ from […]

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Can I stay during my kid’s class?

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Yes! Family adult volunteers are welcome and encouraged at White Pine in the role of Village Keeper. Village Keepers will assist a Lead Instructor with a group of 10 students for the day. Please arrive no later than […]

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What should my kid bring to class?

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Check out this list of suggested gear for your kid’s time at White Pine. Please know that all of the info below is a guideline for gear. Our years of work with children and being outdoors have provided […]

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Is the White River safe to explore? I’ve heard it is full of sewer runoff.

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Back in the ’90s, the Wapahani (White) River was unsafe to enter because of heavy pollution and sewer runoff. Some old signs still remain near the river to warn visitors of danger. However, thanks to the work of […]

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My kid is a vegetarian/vegan. Do they have to participate in skinning or tanning?

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There are lots of families like this in our beautiful White Pine community of intentional, thoughtful citizens of the earth. White Pine is not out to convince anyone to change anything about their chosen lifestyle. When White Pine […]

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