CLASSES
Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild is a three-day wilderness seminar designed to introduce middle and early high school students to the wonders of nature, their connection to the natural world, and the moral and ethical challenges of conservation, environment and land use. The purpose of Call of the Wild is to orient young thinkers and thereby cultivate stewardship for their natural surroundings. During the seminar, students also develop strategic thinking skills, act perceptively in a team settings, and nurture their leadership skills.
Readings assigned prior to the program will allow participants to acquaint themselves with the philosophical meanings of wilderness and nature concurrently with writings from pioneers and adventurers of the frontier West. These readings are intended to open young minds to the vital relationship between man and nature. Authors include: Jack London, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Aldo Leopold, Roderick Nash, and Henry David Thoreau. Participants backpack to and from Margy's Hut with various hiking day trips. At various points along the way, in an open meadow or at the summit of one of the surrounding mountains, the students are lead in a moderated discussion on the readings.
The seminars are led by Tomorrow’s Voices co-founders A.O. Forbes and Willard Clapper. The seminar includes two nights at Margy's Hut near Aspen. Participants must be capable of hiking 6-8 hours on a trail while carrying a light day pack. Participants are also expected to actively contribute to group discussions reflecting on the assigned readings and their wilderness experience.
Enrollment is limited to 12 students per session.
Dates: July 6-8 or August 9-11.
Cost: $250 – includes hut rental, course materials and meals. Scholarships are available.
For information and registration please contact Lexi McNutt at lexi@tomorrowsvoices.org.
