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  • Awasos Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 10-12) Session 3 2025

    August 11-15 (M-F | 9am to 4pm)   Session Pricing: Standard Level: $415, Donation Level: $465 A full week of wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, Animal Tracking, nature awareness, hiking, Native stories and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. Also included is a full-day of flat-water kayaking. In case of bad weather, […]

  • Summer Martial Arts Camp (Ages 8-13) 2025

    August 18-22 (Mon-Fri | 9:00am to 3:00pm) | Standard Level: $390, Donation Level: $415 Led by Ndakinna Director James Bruchac and Professional Mixed Martial Artist Don Walton. Both instructors hold black belts in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and multiple other martial arts. Participants will learn the basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, along with key bully […]

  • Jr Pathfinders Wilderness Skills (Ages 10-13) Spruce Mountain Overnight 2025

    August 18-20 (Mon-Weds | 10:00 am Monday until to 4:00pm Wednesday) | Standard Level: $500, Donation Level: $550 A shorter version of our poplular overnight Pathfinders Camp for teens. Junior Pathfinders is perfect for younger, less experienced participants, looking for a shorter overnight experience. Taking place at a newly renovated private camp on the side […]

  • September 2025 Alnôbaôdwada: Abenaki Immersion Classes (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: New Immersion-Based Abenaki Zoom Classes Begin August 4th! This Abenaki Zoom class is a fully immersive structure. That means no spoken English during class time and a commitment to a One-Hour Pledge—a full hour of Abenaki-only language use. This is a 4 week course taking place September […]

  • September 2025 Intro to Abenaki Language Course (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: Intro Guide to Abenaki Classes are designed specifically for those with little to no experience in the language. Limited English will be used during the class. We will introduce the basic patterns in the language as easy to remember paired phrases, along with games, songs, group activities, […]

  • 2025 Ndakinna Harvest Festival

    Join Ndakinna Education Center September 20th for the 2025 Harvest Festival! Located just 3 miles from downtown Saratoga Springs at 23 Middle Grove Rd, Greenfield Center, NY 12833, the event will be open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  The celebration will feature a traditional Haudenosaunee Opening Ceremony by Tom Sakokwenionkwas Porter. Porter (Sakokwenionkwas-“The One Who […]

  • October 2025 Alnôbaôdwada: Abenaki Immersion Classes (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: New Immersion-Based Abenaki Zoom Classes This Abenaki Zoom class is a fully immersive structure. That means no spoken English during class time and a commitment to a One-Hour Pledge—a full hour of Abenaki-only language use. This is a 4 week course taking place  October 6th through the […]

  • October 2025 Intro to Abenaki Language Course (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: Intro Guide to Abenaki Classes are designed specifically for those with little to no experience in the language. Limited English will be used during the class. We will introduce the basic patterns in the language as easy to remember paired phrases, along with games, songs, group activities, […]

  • Twenty-Seventh Annual Scary Story Night

    Ndakinna Education Center 23 Middle Grove Road, Greenfield Center, NY, United States

    Suggested Donation: $10 Adults, $7 Children under 12 On this dark and scary Saturday night in late October, we're proud to present the Twenty-Seventh Annual SCARY STORY NIGHT. This evening of spooky Native tales will be hosted by the well-known storytelling trio of Joseph, Jesse, and James Bruchac. The first performance will focus on stories […]

  • November 2025 Alnôbaôdwada: Abenaki Immersion Classes (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: New Immersion-Based Abenaki Zoom Classes This Abenaki Zoom class is a fully immersive structure. That means no spoken English during class time and a commitment to a One-Hour Pledge—a full hour of Abenaki-only language use. This is a 4 week course taking place November 6th through the […]

  • November 2025 Intro to Abenaki Language Course (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: Intro Guide to Abenaki Classes are designed specifically for those with little to no experience in the language. Limited English will be used during the class. We will introduce the basic patterns in the language as easy to remember paired phrases, along with games, songs, group activities, […]

  • December 2025 Alnôbaôdwada: Abenaki Immersion Classes (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: New Immersion-Based Abenaki Zoom Classes This Abenaki Zoom class is a fully immersive structure. That means no spoken English during class time and a commitment to a One-Hour Pledge—a full hour of Abenaki-only language use. This is a 4 week course taking place December 7th through the […]

  • December 2025 Intro to Abenaki Language Course (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: Intro Guide to Abenaki Classes are designed specifically for those with little to no experience in the language. Limited English will be used during the class. We will introduce the basic patterns in the language as easy to remember paired phrases, along with games, songs, group activities, […]

  • January 2026 Alnôbaôdwada: Abenaki Immersion Classes (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: New Immersion-Based Abenaki Zoom Classes This Abenaki Zoom class is a fully immersive structure. That means no spoken English during class time and a commitment to a One-Hour Pledge—a full hour of Abenaki-only language use. This is a 4 week course taking place January 4th through the […]

  • January 2026 Intro to Abenaki Language Course (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: Intro Guide to Abenaki Classes are designed specifically for those with little to no experience in the language. Limited English will be used during the class. We will introduce the basic patterns in the language as easy to remember paired phrases, along with games, songs, group activities, […]

  • Sunday Survival Series: Winter Fire Making Essentials

    Join survival expert James Bruchac for our Sunday Survival series. Learn the essentials skills needed to start a fire no matter what weather you’ve been caught in. This hands on, 3.5 hour crash course in winter survival will include 1 match, spark fires, and an overview of fire by friction techniques. Students will learn multiple […]

    $40

  • February 2026 Alnôbaôdwada: Abenaki Immersion Classes (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: Immersion-Based Abenaki Zoom Classes! Thanks to financial support from an anonymous donor and Middlebury College, this on going series is now offered on a donation basis only, no registration fees are required. Donations are still welcome and help support all of our work at Ndakinna, both in […]

  • February 2026 Intro to Abenaki Language Course (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: Intro Guide to Abenaki Immersion-Based Abenaki Zoom Classes! Thanks to financial support from an anonymous donor and Middlebury College, this on going series is now offered on a donation basis only, no registration fees are required. Donations are still welcome and help support all of our work […]

  • 2026 Teen Winter Wilderness Adventure Camp

    Winter Wilderness Adventure Teen Camp (Ages 13-16) 2/16-18 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Three days of indoor and outdoor winter activities, that include snowshoeing, animal tracking, and shelter building, as well as Native American games, basic and advanced winter survival and more. Dress for outdoor adventures (bring snowshoes if you have them) and […]

  • 2026 Winter Wilderness Awasos Adventure Camp [Ages 9-12]

    Ndakinna Education Center 23 Middle Grove Road, Greenfield Center, NY, United States

    Youth (9-12) 2/16-18 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Run by Director James Bruchac, this camp is three days of indoor and outdoor winter activities from snowshoeing to animal tracking, shelter building, Native American games, basic winter survival and more. Dress for outdoor adventure (bring snowshoes if you have them). Bring a bag lunch. […]

    $225 – $280

  • 2026 Winter Wilderness Asban Adventure & Storytelling Camp [Ages 5-8]

    Ndakinna Education Center 23 Middle Grove Road, Greenfield Center, NY, United States

    Children (5-8) 2/16-18 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |Run by Ndakinna Staff and overseen by Director James Bruchac, this  three full day camp has both indoor and outdoor activities, ranging from shelter making and animal tracking to Native American games, crafts and storytelling. Dress for the outdoors and bring a bag lunch. This 3 […]

  • Winter Martial Arts Camp (Ages 8-14) 2026

    February 19-20 (Thu-Fri | 9:00am to 4:00pm) | $160 Standard, $200 Donation This camp will be led by Ndakinna Director James Bruchac, and Professional Mixed Martial Artist Don Walton. Both instructors hold black belts in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and multiple other martial arts.  Participants will learn the basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, as well […]

  • Sunday Survival Series: Winter Tracks & Trails

    Join tracking expert and co-author of Scats and Tracks of the Northeast, Ndakinna Director James Bruchac, for our Sunday Survival Series. Learn the essential skills to identify the winter tracks and trails of animals anywhere from your backyard to the backwoods of the Adirondacks. Students will learn the basics of track identification, trail identification and […]

    $40

  • March 2026 Alnôbaôdwada: Abenaki Immersion Classes (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: Immersion-Based Abenaki Zoom Classes! Thanks to financial support from an anonymous donor and Middlebury College, this on going series is now offered on a donation basis only, no registration fees are required. Donations are still welcome and help support all of our work at Ndakinna, both in […]

  • March 2026 Intro to Abenaki Language Course (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: Intro Guide to Abenaki Immersion-Based Abenaki Zoom Classes! Thanks to financial support from an anonymous donor and Middlebury College, this on going series is now offered on a donation basis only, no registration fees are required. Donations are still welcome and help support all of our work […]

  • April 2026 Alnôbaôdwada: Abenaki Immersion Classes (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: Immersion-Based Abenaki Zoom Classes! Thanks to financial support from an anonymous donor and Middlebury College, this on going series is now offered on a donation basis only, no registration fees are required. Donations are still welcome and help support all of our work at Ndakinna, both in […]

  • April 2026 Intro to Abenaki Language Course (Online)

    Ndakinna Education Center Abenaki Language Remote Learning Classes: Intro Guide to Abenaki Immersion-Based Abenaki Zoom Classes! Thanks to financial support from an anonymous donor and Middlebury College, this on going series is now offered on a donation basis only, no registration fees are required. Donations are still welcome and help support all of our work […]

  • 2026 Molsem Teen Spring Tracking & Adventure Camp (Ages 13-16)

    Ages 13-16, 9am-4pm, 4/6-9 $360 Standard, $400 Donation 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 more in depth skills on how to identify basic mammal tracks (fox, coyote, deer, raccoon, and more) and make plaster casts. […]

  • 2026 Awasos Spring Tracking & Adventure Camp (Ages 8-12)

    Ndakinna Education Center 23 Middle Grove Road, Greenfield Center, NY, United States

    4/6-9 $360 Standard, $400 Donation 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. Participants will be using the adjacent 80-acre Nature […]

  • 2026 Asban Spring Tracking & Adventure Camp (Ages 5½-7)

    Ndakinna Education Center 23 Middle Grove Road, Greenfield Center, NY, United States

    4/6-9 $360 Standard, $400 Donation Participants join Ndakinna staff for a four day 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 […]

  • Speaking Our Way Home: Abenaki and Eastern Algonquian Language Weekend

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    Speaking Our Way Home: Abenaki and Eastern Algonquian Language Weekend Made possible in part by the Middlebury Language Schools Incubator Project and the School of Abenaki Join us for a joyful and immersive weekend of Abenaki at the Ndakinna Education Center in Greenfield Center, New York. This gathering welcomes learners and speakers of all levels—from […]

    $250

  • Sunday Survival Series: Wilderness Navigation Essentials

    Do you know how to find your way through the woods? Learn wilderness navigation essentials with Ndakinna Director and Wilderness Survival Specialist James Bruchac. This class will focus on essential map and compass skills, combined with more ancient techniques utilizing the sun, stars, moon, and more. This course will run from 11 am to 2:30 […]

    $40

  • Asban Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 5-7) Session 1 2026

    Session 1: July 13-16 (Mon-Thu | 9:00am to 4:00pm) Session Pricing: Standard Level: $360, Donation Level: $425 Four days of outdoor fun including wilderness skills, animal tracking, Native American games, storytelling and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. Taking place at the Ndakinna Education Center with miles of nature trails, Native American wigwams, and […]

  • Nolka Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 8-9) Session 1 2026

    Session 1: July 13-16 (M-TH | 9am to 4pm) Session Pricing: Standard Level: $360, Donation Level: $425 Four days of wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, Animal Tracking, nature awareness, hiking, Native stories and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. In case of bad weather programming will take place inside our Education center. […]

  • Awasos Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 10-12) Session 1 2026 4 day

    Session 1: July 13-16 (M-F | 9am to 4pm) Session Pricing: Standard Level: $360, Donation Level: $425 Four days of wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, Animal Tracking, nature awareness, hiking, Native stories and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. In case of bad weather programming will take place inside our Education center. […]

  • Awasos Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 10-12) Session 1 2026

    Session 1: July 13-17 (M-F | 9am to 4pm) Session Pricing: Standard Level: $450, Donation Level: $500 A full week of wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, Animal Tracking, nature awareness, hiking, Native stories and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. Also included is a full-day of flatwater kayaking. In case of bad […]

  • Nadawaha Wilderness Survival Day Camp (Ages 10-14) 2026 (Spruce Mountain)

    July 20-23 (Mon-Thur) | 9:00am to 5:00pm) Session Pricing: $400, Donation Level: $475 Become a Nadawaha; the Abenaki word for woodland scout. Led by author, storyteller and wilderness survival expert James Bruchac, participants ages 10-14 will learn a host of ancient and modern survival skills. All taking place at a newly renovated private camp on […]

  • Asban Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 5-7) Session 2 2026

    Session 2: July 27-30 (Mon-Thu | 9:00am to 4:00pm) Session Pricing: Standard Level: $360, Donation Level: $425 Four days of outdoor fun including wilderness skills, animal tracking, Native American games, storytelling and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. Taking place at the Ndakinna Education Center with miles of nature trails, Native American wigwams, and […]

  • Nolka Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 8-9) Session 2 2026

    Session 2: July 27-30 (M-TH | 9am to 4pm) Session Pricing: Standard Level: $360, Donation Level: $425 Four days of wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, Animal Tracking, nature awareness, hiking, Native stories and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. In case of bad weather programming will take place inside our Education center. […]

  • Molsem Teen Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 13-16) 2026

    July 27-30 (M-T | 9am to 4pm)   Session Pricing: Standard Level: $360, Donation Level: $425 This special four day camp for ages 13-16 will included a mix of key wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, animal tracking, nature awareness, hiking, visits to our adventure challenge course, and more. In case of bad weather, […]

  • Jr Pathfinders Wilderness Skills (Ages 10-13) Spruce Mountain Overnight 2026

    July 27-29 (Mon-Weds | 10:00 am Monday until to 4:00pm Wednesday) | Standard Level: $500, Donation Level: $550 A shorter version of our  popular overnight Pathfinders Camp for teens. Junior Pathfinders is perfect for younger, less experienced participants, looking for a shorter overnight experience. Taking place at a newly renovated private camp on the side […]

  • Adirondack Pathfinders 4 Day Wilderness Skills and Expeditions (Ages 13-17) 2026 (Spruce Mountain Overnight)

    August 3-6 (Mon-Thu| 10:00 am Monday until to 4:00pm Thursday) | Standard Level: $660, Donation Level: $750 Our popular overnight Pathfinders camp has expanded in both age, and skill. With the addition of Jr. Pathfinders, we can now focus on more intermediate to advanced skills for our Pathfinders teens. Newer, less experienced, 13 year-olds, may […]

  • Asban Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 5-7) Session 3 2026

    August 10-13 (Mon-Thu | 9:00am to 4:00pm) Session Pricing: Standard Level: $360, Donation Level: $425   Four days of outdoor fun including wilderness skills, animal tracking, Native American games, storytelling and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. Taking place at the Ndakinna Education Center with miles of nature trails, Native American wigwams, and other […]

  • Nolka Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 8-9) Session 3 2026

    Session 3: August 10-13 (M-TH | 9am to 4pm) Session Pricing: Standard Level: $360, Donation Level: $425 Four days of wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, Animal Tracking, nature awareness, hiking, Native stories and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. In case of bad weather programming will take place inside our Education center. […]

  • Awasos Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 10-12) Session 3 2026 4 Day

    August 10-13 (M-F | 9am to 4pm) Session Pricing: Standard Level: $360, Donation Level: $425 Four Days of wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, Animal Tracking, nature awareness, hiking, native stories and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. In case of bad weather, programming will take place inside the educational center. Bring a […]

  • Awasos Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 10-12) Session 3 2026

    August 10-14 (M-F | 9am to 4pm) Session Pricing: Standard Level: $450, Donation Level: $500 A full week of wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, Animal Tracking, nature awareness, hiking, native stories and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. Also included is a full-day of flat-water kayaking. In case of bad weather, programming […]

  • Summer Martial Arts Camp (Ages 8-13) 2026

    August 18-22 (Mon-Fri | 9:00am to 3:00pm) | Standard Level: $450, Donation Level: $500 Led by Ndakinna Director James Bruchac and Professional Mixed Martial Artist Don Walton. Both instructors hold black belts in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and multiple other martial arts. Participants will learn the basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, along with key bully […]

  • Madegwas Wilderness Adventure Day Camp (Ages 6-9) 2026

    August 17-21 (M-F | 9am to 4pm) Session Pricing: Standard Level: $450, Donation Level: $500 A full week of wilderness skills, Native American games, group challenges, Animal Tracking, nature awareness, hiking, Native stories and daily visits to our adventure challenge course. In case of bad weather programming will take place inside our Education center. Bring […]

  • 2026 Ndakinna Harvest Festival

    Join Ndakinna Education Center September 19th for the 2026 Harvest Festival! Located just 3 miles from downtown Saratoga Springs at 23 Middle Grove Rd, Greenfield Center, NY 12833, the event will be open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  The celebration will feature a traditional Haudenosaunee Opening Ceremony by Tom Sakokwenionkwas Porter. Porter (Sakokwenionkwas-“The One Who […]