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JANUARY - MARCH 2013
Down To Earth Concert Series 2013 ( All Ages )
Click Here for more infoBackwoods Tracking & Winter Survival Snowshoe Trek [Adult & Teen]
2/3 |9:00 am to 4:30 pm | $65 A full-day animal tracking and winter wilderness skills under the instruction of Jim Bruchac, Ndakinna Director and co-author of Scats & Tracks of The Northeast and the upcoming Jim Bruchac's Guide to Woodland Survival. Traveling by snowshoe, participants will both explore the stories found in animal tracks they find as well as learn such key winter survival skills as natural insulation, shelter building, firemaking, natural navigation and more . Dress for the weather and bring a bag lunch. Snowshoe rental available. Morning spent indoors going over track ID and basic survival. Afternoon, following Lunch spent outdoors.
Winter Wilderness Adventure & Storytelling Camp ( Ages 6 -8 )
2/19-21 (Three days) | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | $160 Three full days of both indoor and outdoor activities from shelter making and animal tracking to Native American games, crafts and storytelling. Dress for the outdoors and bring a bag lunch.Winter Wilderness Adventure Camp ( Ages 9-12 )
2/19-21 (Three Days)| 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | $160 Three days of indoor and outdoor winter activities from snowshoeing to animal tracking, shelter building, animal tracking, Native American games, basic winter survival and more. Dress for outdoor adventure (bring snowshoes if you have them) Bring a bag lunch.Wilderness First Aid Course (SOLO Certified) / WFR Resert [Adult & Teen]
3/23-24|8:00 am to 5:00 pm | $170 Led by Clark Hayward, Director of Adirondack Wilderness Medicine, this 16-hour course is designed for the wilderness professional and recommended for anyone who spends a lot of time in the outdoors. Through a combination of lecture and plenty of hands-on activities, including role-playing wilderness accident scenarios, participants will learn how to deal with variety of injuries and potentially life threatening situations in a wilderness setting. Text and handouts included in price of the course. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dress for the outdoors and unexpected weather. Bring a bag lunch.
APRIL- JUNE 2012
Spring Tracking, Native Legends, Awareness Skills & New Ropes Challenge Two Age Groups: (Ages 6-8 & 9-12)
4/2-4/4| 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | $170
Participants join expert tracker Jim Bruchac (co-author of three Scats and Tracks books – covering the Northeast, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic) for an outdoor adventure to learn how to identify basic mammal tracks (fox, coyote, deer, raccoon, and more) and make plaster casts. Kids will be using the adjacent 80-acre Nature Preserve as well as our extensive animal tracks collection. Also included will be various Native American legends, awareness games and activities to further heighten participants understanding of the natural world and Native American culture. New addition will be a daily low ropes course challenge on our brand new ropes course. $10 off for each additional immediate family member.Wilderness First Aid Course (SOLO Certified) / WFR Resert [Adult & Teen]
4/20-21|8:00 am to 5:00 pm | $170 Led by Clark Hayward, Director of Adirondack Wilderness Medicine, this 16-hour course is designed for the wilderness professional and recommended for anyone who spends a lot of time in the outdoors. Through a combination of lecture and plenty of hands-on activities, including role-playing wilderness accident scenarios, participants will learn how to deal with variety of injuries and potentially life threatening situations in a wilderness setting. Text and handouts included in price of the course. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dress for the outdoors and unexpected weather. Bring a bag lunch.
Spring Tracks & Scats Workshop [Adult & Teen]5/5| 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | $65A full-day of animal tracking under the instruction of Ndakinna Director, James Bruchac. Participants will learn the art of animal tracking from basic to advanced footprint and scat identification to locating and aging tracks in a variety of terrains. Through hands-on learning activities, participants will test their new skills during a mid-day tracking field trip into the surrounding nature preserve. Prior experience a plus but not required. Bring a bag lunch. Detailed hand-outs and certificate of participation included.Wilderness First Aid Course (SOLO Certified) / WFR Resert [Adult & Teen]
5/11-12|8:00 am to 5:00 pm | $170 Led by Clark Hayward, Director of Adirondack Wilderness Medicine, this 16-hour course is designed for the wilderness professional and recommended for anyone who spends a lot of time in the outdoors. Through a combination of lecture and plenty of hands-on activities, including role-playing wilderness accident scenarios, participants will learn how to deal with variety of injuries and potentially life threatening situations in a wilderness setting. Text and handouts included in price of the course. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dress for the outdoors and unexpected weather. Bring a bag lunch.Jamcrackers! (Dan Berggren, Dan Duggan, and Peggy Lynn) (All Ages )
5/19, 3:00-5:00| $15 per participant, $17 at the Door Seasoned solo performers Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn and Dan Duggan have combined talents to create the dynamic trio Jamcrackers, named in honor of the river drivers who broke up log jams. They worked hard to find solutions, to get things rolling again, and it was a job that couldn't be done alone. Dan, Peggy, and Dan feel the same way about their music. These good friends and accomplished musicians bring a rare blend of humor, history, and musical spirit to their performances.The Jamcrackers' musical performance is genuine and contagious. The trio's diverse blend of folk and blues, ballads, gospel, and dance tunes sparks a rare chemistry and a guaranteed good time. Purchase tickets here! http://jamcrackers2013.brownpapertickets.comLost in the Woods! Wilderness Survival and Navigation Basics [Adult & Teen]
5/19 | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm | $75
Missed the Backwoods Winter Survival and Snowshoe Trek? No worries, come spend a full-day in the woods with Ndakinna Director James Bruchac learning basic to advanced emergency wilderness skills and survival techniques. Participants will spend a day both on and off-trail learning skills such as primitive and modern land navigation, shelter construction, animal tracking, finding water, basic wild edibles, wilderness firemaking, natural insulation, rescue signaling and more. From basic map & compass use to the use of the sun, moon, stars, trees, moss, animals and beyond - this is a class that anyone who spends time in the outdoors shouldn't miss. Could you make it without your GPS? Take this class and you can! Bring a bag lunch.Wilderness First Aid Course (SOLO Certified) / WFR Resert [Adult & Teen]
6/8-9|8:00 am to 5:00 pm | $170 Led by Clark Hayward, Director of Adirondack Wilderness Medicine, this 16-hour course is designed for the wilderness professional and recommended for anyone who spends a lot of time in the outdoors. Through a combination of lecture and plenty of hands-on activities, including role-playing wilderness accident scenarios, participants will learn how to deal with variety of injuries and potentially life threatening situations in a wilderness setting. Text and handouts included in price of the course. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dress for the outdoors and unexpected weather. Bring a bag lunch.Father's Day Family Wilderness Adventure [Ages 6&Up]
6/16, 1pm-4:30pm | $15 per participant Led by Ndakinna Director James Bruchac, family participants will take part in a variety of wilderness skills. From Shelter building to animal tracking and a variety of Native American games, this is sure to be an afternoon of fun for the whole family.Hand in Hand with Kapriol'! (All Ages )
6/23, 3:00-5:00| $15 per participant, $17 at the Door The duo "Hand in Hand" has been performing northeastern Algonkian Indian music, story, and dance at historical events, museums, and folk festivals since 1994. Their voices blend in warm harmonies, accompanied by hand drum, rattles, and flute, offering songs about greeting, feasting, dancing, and history. For more information visit http://www.maligeet.net/Hand_in_Hand.html
Kapriol'!'s repertoire includes free interpretations of ancient Dutch songs and dance tunes combined with their own compositions. Their music has influences from Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic music as well as various kinds of world music. Great vocal harmonies and unusual instruments give their music a specific effect. For more information please visit http://www.kapriol.org/ Purchase tickets here! http://ndakinna62313.brownpapertickets.comYellowstone Trip [Adult & Teen]
6/22-28 | Weeklong| $Call
JULY - SEPTEMBER 2013
Wilderness Navigation Essentials (Adult & Teen)
TBA| 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | $50
During this course participants will learn just about every way (besides GPS) you can navigate through the woods. From basic map & compass use to the use of the sun, moon, stars, trees, moss, animals and beyond - this is a class that anyone who spends time in the outdoors shouldn't miss. Could you make it without your GPS? Take this class and you can!Down To Earth Concert Series 2013 ( All Ages )
Click Here for More InformationTake a Walk on the Wild Side: Plant Identification Walk (All Ages )
7/7, 9:00-4:00| $65 per participant Suzanne Rancourt, Abenaki, will facilitate this exploration of local plants. Using “slides”, stories, and practical applications, this workshop is suitable for plant enthusiasts of all skill levels, wild plant gathering, and usage. Rain or shine, this workshop includes indoor and outdoor hands on experience and does more than just identify plants. Conversation concerning eco-harvesting, Indigenous philosophy and plant application is a significant part of our responsible use of plant medicine. Handouts, resource lists and more are included in this day.Community knowledge is welcomed as are children : )
Annie and the Hedonists (All Ages )
7/7, 3:00-5:00| $15 per participant, $17 at the Door Annie and the Hedonists is a band with a great lead singer and tight harmonies, covering an eclectic mix of acoustic blues, vintage jazz and swing, and folk roots Americana. For more information, visit their website http://annieandthehedonists.com/ Purchase tickets here! http://anniehedonists2013.brownpapertickets.comKid's Wilderness & Storytelling Camp (Ages 6-8)9:00- 4:00
Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 9-11) 9:00 - 4:00
7/15-17 Session 1: (Mon-Wed) - $170 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
7/22-24 Session 2:(Mon-Wed) - $170 ($320 for any two sessions)
7/29-31 Session 3:(Mon-Wed) - $170 ($470 for all three sessions)
Three days of outdoor fun including wilderness skills, animal tracking, Native American games and storytelling. Taking place at the Ndakinna Education Center with miles of nature trails, Native American wigwams, and other educational exhibits. In case of bad weather programming will take place inside our Education center with 3,200 square feet of teaching space. Session 2 builds on Session 1 with plenty of new stories and activities.Session 3 builds on two. If possible, first time campers should start with session one. Returning campers can take their pick. Bring a bag lunch and dress for the outdoors. $10 off for each additional immediate family member.
7/15-19 Session 1:(Monday-Friday) - $300 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm
7/22-26 Session 2:(Monday-Friday) - $300 ($550 for any two sessions)
7/29-8/2 Session 3:(Monday-Friday) - $300 ($800 for all three sessions)
A full week of wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, Animal Tracking, nature awareness, hiking, Native stories and more. Also included is a full-day of flatwater kayaking. In case of bad weather programming will take place inside our Education center. Session 2 includes a wealth of new skills, stories, and activities. New addition will be a daily low ropes course challenge on our brand new ropes course. Bring a bag lunch and dress for adventure. $15 off for each additional immediate family member.
Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 11 up) 9:00 - 4:00
7/15-19 Session 1:(Monday-Friday) - $300 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm
7/22-26 Session 2:(Monday-Friday) - $300 ($550 for any two sessions)
7/29-8/2 Session 3:(Monday-Friday) - $300 ($800 for all three sessions)
A full week of wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, Animal Tracking, nature awareness, hiking, Native stories and more. Also included is a full-day of flatwater kayaking. In case of bad weather programming will take place inside our Education center. Session 2 includes a wealth of new skills, stories, and activities. New addition will be a daily low ropes course challenge on our brand new ropes course. Bring a bag lunch and dress for adventure. $15 off for each additional immediate family member.
Jr. Pathfinders Wilderness Training [Ages 10 -12 ]
(OVERNIGHT)8/5-7 | (Mon - Fri ) $260 9:00 am (Mon) - 4:00 pm (Wed). Run by Ndakinna Director James Bruchac, This program is made for kids who want to learn some serious wilderness skills including spending at least one night in a shelter of their own construction. During these three days participants will learn both basic-advanced wilderness survival, animal tracking and awareness skills. Participants will also take part in both day and night wilderness awareness activities and Native games. Bring a bag lunch for Wednesday. Participants must provide their own camping gear. $15 off for each additional immediate family member.
Pathfinders Wilderness Training and Adirondack Canoe Trip [Ages 12 -16] (OVERNIGHT)
8/5-10 (Monday - Saturday) | $600 Led by Ndakinna Director James Bruchac participants will learn a host of ancient and modern wilderness skills from the tracking of wild animals to survival skills such as shelter making, land navigation, and fire by friction. Participants will spend their first two days at Ndakinna Education Center grounds. Along with plenty of hiking and off-trail exploration participants will take part in numerous basic to advanced awareness activities and games (day& night) as well as enjoy Native American Tales around the glow of the campfire. During the last three days, participants will travel by canoe deep into the Adirondack wilderness with James Bruchac and master Adirondack Guide Gary Marchuk for a true back country adventure. During this three day trip, participants will learn a host of additional back country skills. From basic to advanced water navigation to camp craft, it is an experience of a lifetime. Transportation to and from the Adirondacks is provided from Ndakinna. Participants must provide their own camping gear. The camp runs from 9 a.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Friday. Space is limited - sign up now! $15 off for each additional immediate family member.
Martial Arts and Wilderness Camp [Ages 8-12]
8/12-14 (Tuesday-Thursday) | $170
Led by Ndakinna Director and fifth degree black belt James Bruchac and other trained staff, participants will learn the basics of kyokushin Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing and self-defense. Between training sessions, participants will also enjoy Native American storytelling and wilderness activities in the surrounding nature preserve. These team-based activities and native games have a special focus on leadership and character development. The martial arts portion contains partner drills, but will not have live sparring. Camp runs Tuesday to Thursday, August 14-16 from 9:00-4:00. Cost is $170 and each participant will take home the provided Martial arts attire. Participants should bring a bag lunch and dress for the outdoors. No prior experience is required! $10 off for each additional immediate family member.
Wilderness Challenge Camp [Ages 8-12]
8/19-21 (Tuesday-Thursday) | $170
Description TBA. Will involve a mix of survival skills and our new ropes challenge course.
Ndakinna Family Fun Day! ( All Ages )
TBA (Sunday) | $12 Adults, $10 Children
Come explore our wilderness trails and enjoy the many indoor and outdoor crafts and exhibits of Native American life at Ndakinna this family fun day.
Starting at 2 p.m., the Zuchini Brothers will thrill listeners with their playful songs. "Words of Wisdom Set to Foot-tapping Music" - are what the Zucchini Brothers deliver. This band of brothers: Jack on Guitar, Steve on Keyboards, Sam on Drums (each his own character, all of whom sing) offers up a musical stir-fry of styles. You never know just what these three zany guys will do. But one thing's for sure, once you've seen 'em - you won't forget 'em...100% Healthy...100% Fun!!!
Backwoods Wilderness Survival Overnight [Ages TBA]
TBA (Saturday-Sunday) | $TBA
Saratoga Springs Native Festival [All Ages]
TBA (Saturday-Sunday) |$12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $5 Children 5-12. Visit Our website for more information. www.saratoganativefestival.com Save money by ordering online! http://saratoganativefestival2013.brownpapertickets.com
