Summer Camps Enrollment is Now Open
Early enrollment for current families begins March 9.
Open enrollment begins March 16.
Nature Mentorship
Find your adventure.
Fuel your potential.
Our leadership curriculum focuses on developing centered, healthy, and motivated young adults who are the best role models for our community of nature-enthusiasts! We strive to create a community of teens who feel safe exploring their unique gifts and passions with confidence.
Mentors will create community through adventures that stretch their limits. Teens are inspired and empowered to act as leaders in their community with skills in decision-making, teambuilding, effective communication, and connection to the natural world.
Is Nature Mentorship for You?
Our mentors come from a variety of backgrounds with many different interests and skills.
But we all have a few qualities in common.
Do you have what it takes?
Limited Spaces Available
Our teen mentors go through a vetting process.
application
interview
reference checks
observation
Mentor Adventure Fridays
Examples of Monthly Outings- each year's mentors help to design their outing schedule for the year based on interests
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July - Lake Arvesta Farms Aqua Park
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August - Overnight Camp Out
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September- Horseback Riding
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October - Ziplining and High Ropes Course
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November - Horseback Riding
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December - Give back, volunteer in the community
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January - Muskegon Luge Adventure Park
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February - Canonsburg Snow Tubing
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March - Rock Climbing/Bouldering
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April - Archery
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May - Hike Lake Michigan
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June - Kayaking and Fishing
Nature Mentorship 2026-2027
for students ages 13-18*
Adventure Fridays are once per month for all teen mentors.
Wilderness courses are one day per week. Choose the day that works best for you.
Mondays 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesdays 10:00am-2:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am-2:00pm
+ Summer Training Days
+Once/month Adventure Fridays
*Student age as of September 1, 2026
Mentor Calendar 2026-2027
Summer Training
Dates coming soon....
Adventure Friday Dates coming soon!
Fall Session
Sep 14 - Nov 19, 2026
Winter Session
Jan 25 - Feb 18, 2027
Feb 22 - 25, weather make up days
Spring Session
Mar 8 - May 20, 2027
May 24 - 27, weather make up days
Nature Mentorship
2026-2027 Annual Tuition
$1820
*A $45 application fee is due prior to applying for mentorship. If accepted, this covers your registration fee. Upon acceptance, a $100 deposit will hold your spot and cover all summer trips and trainings.
Included in the tuition-
First Aid/CPR Certification
Summer Mentor Training
Mentor Overnight Camp Out
Adventure Fridays
Weekly Wilderness Courses
We don’t want tuition to feel out of reach for any family, and we recognize that everyone can contribute unique offerings to our community. Reach out to create a customized plan that works for you.
