


Maintaining your basic needs and comfort level in the wilderness, without the constant provision of modern conveniences, takes an OLD WORLD GRIT and requires OLD WORLD SKILLS that are slowly being eroded and lost in mainstream schooling. Let us train you and take back those skills to become a master of the outdoors and walk into the wilderness with confidence instead of fear and ignorance.
Wilderness Course Descriptions
Our Wilderness Skills training is given in 5 progressive areas. Starting with Creation Appreciation to just get the kids out there. Then moving onto Bedrock & Bushcrafter which are the foundational courses and are required before moving onto extreme courses like the White Wolf & Wildman.
Foundational Courses
Extreme Courses


























Training Locations, Times, Costs
Courses @ Ranger's Ridge Outdoor Training Grounds
Lorraine, NY
Creation Appreciation (Ages 3 - 7)
Cost: $30 for Full 6 Week participation (Group/Family Discounts available)​
Class Size: 15-20 students dependent on parent participation
Gear Required: Equipment is provided for this course.​
Time/Duration:
Spring - May & June (6wks)
Summer - July & Aug (6wks)
Fall - Sept & Oct (6wks)
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Classes held Mondays
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8am-10am (Morning Students)
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2pm-4pm (Afternoon Students)
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Bedrock (Ages 8-Adult)
Cost: $180 for Full 6 Week Course (Group/Family Discounts available)​
Class Size: 8-10 students
Gear Required: Equipment is provided for this course. Students are welcome to bring and use their own gear.​
Time/Duration:
Spring - May & June (6wks)
Summer - July & Aug (6wks)
Fall - Sept & Oct (6wks)
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Classes held Mondays​
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10:30am-12:30pm (Morning Students)
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​5pm-7pm (Evening Students)
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Contact us to Sign-Up!
Specialized Group Training
Scouts, Homeschool Groups, Church Youth Groups, After-school Coordinators, etc.
If you have a group that would like Wilderness Skill training, please contact us to see if we can setup at your location or even at Ranger's Ridge. We are flexible in working with groups and group leaders to help keep costs down and quality training up.
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Our trainings require a safe outdoor location, accessible facilities for students, and enough participating students to justify travel for the Ranger Ridge staff, maintenance of provided equipment, and provision of resources that the location is lacking for skill training.
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Please contact us ASAP so we can get you scheduled ahead of other requests.
Homeschool Group - Spring Semester (Cato, NY)
Content: Bedrock Course (Ages 8-12)
Cost: Still being determined
Location: Cato, NY
Class Size: 8-10 students
Gear Required: Equipment is provided for this course.
​Time/Duration:
To be Determined
(Tentative April-June 8-12 week semester)
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Homeschool Group - Fall Semester (Cato, NY)
Content: Bedrock Course (Ages 8 - 12)
Cost: Still being determined
Location: Cato, NY
Class Size: 8-10 students
Gear Required: Equipment is provided for this course.​
Time/Duration:
To be Determined
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Contact us if interested and with any questions you have on these courses.
Private Family & Individual Training
Private Family Training
Content: All Courses Available
Cost: $200 for a 2hr Session with up to 4 students plus travel & lodging costs if applicable
Location: Lorraine, NY or adequate location near student
Gear Required: Equipment is provided for Bedrock course. Student is required to provide their own gear for Bushcrafter, White Wolf & Wildman courses.​​
Private Individual Training
Content: All Courses Available
Cost: $100 for a 2hr Session plus travel & lodging costs if applicable
Location: Lorraine, NY or adequate location near student
Gear Required: Equipment is provided for Bedrock course. Student is required to provide their own gear for Bushcrafter, White Wolf & Wildman courses.
Contact us if interested in setting up a training with us.