Adult Earth School Program
Are you interested in enhancing your outdoor expertise in a setting that encourages skill development? Consider enrolling in our Earth School adult program! Our sessions take place every Sunday afternoon amidst Southern California's premier wilderness locations. The curriculum encompasses a wide range of skills including living, wilderness, bushcraft, and primitive survival techniques. Through personalized skill advancement incentives, participants are motivated to excel in each area of focus. The unique teaching approach and incentivization structure set Nature Reconnection's programs apart in the industry.
“Our Mission:
At Earth School our mission is to preserve the skills and knowledge that allows humans to thrive in nature. We believe that by developing a relationship with nature our students will remain grounded in difficult and challenging times. The skills our students learn teach them to be resourceful, creative, self-expressive, and self-reliant. In conclusion, our mission is to get our students off the i-pads and away from the TV screens for a more balanced and healthy life while preparing them to overcome obstacles and challenges. ”
How this works:
We are the world's first Survival School offering a unique subscription model for individuals passionate about delving deep into nature connection. Drop-in students are warmly welcomed to join us for a day of learning and adventure. For those dedicated to advancing through our comprehensive curriculum, we invite you to consider enrolling in our Earth School program, which offers a discounted monthly rate. Similar to popular streaming services like Netflix or Disney+, your subscription can be easily managed - allowing you to adjust billing information, change your payment method, or even cancel at any time. Take full control of your account and embark on this transformative nature journey with us.
Why Earth School?
No politics, and no agenda other than nature education. Other youth nature programs have sold out to special interests and have lost the skills and knowledge to help children form relationships with nature. Our program focuses on the original skills our collective ancestors used to thrive in nature before modern technology. The goal for each of our students is to get them to a level of competence and proficiency to survive in the wilderness with little or no tools for long durations of time, without resupply. No selling cookies, or popcorn in front of supermarkets for badges. At Earth School, your focus will be on skills and knowledge and a personal quest to understand nature. Our program offers students an achievable ranking system to eventually earn the title and certification of survivalist.
Who is teaching this program?
Chad Keel and Carter Hafif. Chad is the owner of Eleven Elevation Jiu-Jitsu Academy, and Nature Reconnection, all based in Wrightwood. Chad has studied and trained with the top instructors from around the globe, and with many indigenous tribes in areas like South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, West Indies, Central America, South America, and even in autonomous territories that are heavily disputed like Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Carter Hafif is an outdoors instructor and head of the geology program. He runs his own photography business on top of Nature Reconnection. Born in Southern California, Carter has spent many years familiarizing himself with the local environment. Studying Geology & Environmental Science, Carter has a unique background and perspective on nature education. He has also spent time in Pakistan with Nature Reconnection, teaching primitive skills and wilderness first aid.
Guest instructors will be brought in who are experts in their given fields for special workshops and seminars!
