At the Ndakinna Education Center, we focus on five main learning areas:
Wilderness & Survival Skills
Firemaking, shelter building, animal tracking, wilderness first aid, snowshoeing
Adirondack & Native Culture
Storytelling, drumming, dance, arts & crafts, games, traditions, exhibit spaces, festivals
Ecology & Nature Studies
Woodland ecology, plant & bird identification, nature trail walks on our 80-acre preserve
Ndakinna (pronounced en-dak-enna) is Abenaki for “Our Land”
Alternative College Break/Group Retreats
Low ropes course, conflict resolution, team building, leadership training, retreats
Fitness & Martial Arts
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing, adults and kids classes
During the Covid-19 Outbreak, Ndakinna will be doing a live stream on social media platforms at 1:00 pm Monday through Friday. Click here to visit our Facebook Page and stay engaged
Interested In Supporting Ndakinna? Consider donating or becoming a monthly patron!
The Ndakinna Education Center is an affiliate of the Greenfield Review Literary Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and charitable organization located in Greenfield Center, New York. The Center offers people of all ages unique hands-on learning experiences, principles of indigenous arts of life, team building, character development, and exhibit spaces focusing on regional Native American understandings, Adirondack culture, wilderness skills and awareness of the natural world.
Do you love what we do? We do, too! That’s why we are asking for your support. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the support of nice folks like you. We currently have a gofundme for roof renovations. Either feel free to donate below, or click here to go to our fundraiser.
Spring Tracking & Adventure Camp (Ages 5½-7)
April 13 @ 9:00 am - April 15 @ 4:00 pmSpring Tracking & Adventure Camp (Ages 8-12)
April 13 @ 9:00 am - April 17 @ 4:00 pmTeen Spring Wilderness & Adventure Camp (13-16)
April 13 @ 9:00 am - April 17 @ 4:00 pmEarth & Arbor Day Celebration: Tree Identification Walk
April 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmAwasos Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 8-12) Session 1
July 13 @ 9:00 am - July 17 @ 4:00 pm