The Art of Mentoring

Wilderness Awareness School has been providing transformational learning experiences in nature for youth and adults for over twenty years.

In this new, more experiential version of our popular Art of Mentoring workshop, you will be taught to lead many of our favorite activities, games, and stories for cultivating deep connections with nature in the same, hands-on way we train our staff.

You will also be given time to devise ways to integrate these activities and techniques into your educational or parenting settings.

This workshops focuses on:

Educating
Learn models for creating effective educational experiences based on the cycles of nature
Practice games, activities, and songs which draw people young and old into Nature
Explore the role of story telling in the educational structures of nature based cultures and draw out your own stories for mentoring youth and inspiring and teaching others!
Transforming
Profiling the path of development and transformation of people as they travel toward greater awarenes and appreciation of the natural world.
Discuss the pitfalls and walls that mentors face in working towards a greater connection between individuals, community, and Nature.
Creating safe environments for students to grow, experiment, and make mistakes
Connecting with Community and Nature
Immerse yourself in core routines for increasing your awareness and the awareness of your students. This is vital when mentoring youth.
Enjoy a learning community of people dedicated to learning about, teaching about, and honoring the earth.