The Call of the Wild
Strengthening Outdoor Education in our Schools
July 21 through July 27, 2019
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$795 for 7 days
In this rapidly changing century, how do we guide the younger generation to stay connected with what is unfolding within them, authentically connect to others, and connect to the living Earth? Waldorf Education continues to flourish world-wide and in their efforts to build toward a more human future, many Waldorf schools are interested in developing Outdoor Education programs out of recognition of the transformative power arising from time in Nature and in Wilderness. The “Call of the Wild” conference will focus on strengthening the impulse of Outdoor Education and Wilderness Education in schools.
Please take a moment to complete the required forms below. This page also provides photos from expeditions similar to yours, and some general information. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Manager, Jordan Lang, by email or at 970.533.7492.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_color=”#6fd626″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#000000″ text_align=”left” top_padding=”55″ bottom_padding=”55″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]
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July 21-23
The group will gather at the beautiful 130 acre Basecamp of Deer Hill Expeditions – the renowned outdoor education center in Southwestern Colorado. With Mesa Verde rising on the western horizon, the conference will begin with a day and a half of presentations, movement and music, slide shows, and demonstrations exploring ways that Outdoor Education is flourishing in several Waldorf Schools. Together, the group will explore hands-on aspects of program development, Anthroposophical insights, Leave No Trace, logistics, safety and risk management, and leadership.
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July 23-26
In the morning, the group will load up backpacks and head up into the mighty San Juan Mountains to enliven the conference through an actual wilderness expedition. In the high, flower strewn meadows of Colorado’s Southern Rockies, the group will experience all the practical aspects of leading a wilderness trip as well as furthering considerations of the importance of these transformative experiences for young people. Weather permitting, we will climb a mountaineer’s route on a nearly 14,000 foot peak.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_color=”#1f414e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” top_padding=”25″ bottom_padding=”30″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
Basecamp
July 26-27
The group will return to Basecamp for program closure. Together, everyone will clean equipment and return it to its storage locations at Basecamp, and return any rental items to the Deer Hill Store. The conference will wrap up with a ceremonial sweat lodge, outdoor banquet and closing plenum.
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When you are at Deer Hill’s Basecamp, you will have the option to stay in the Loft or in a tent, outside. In the mountains you will be camping under tarps. Deer Hill provides healthy and balanced meals and can accommodate a wide variety of dietary needs and preferences. Please outline any dietary preferences in the required health form.
Lodging
Tent Camping — FREE
The Loft —$50 per person/per night for shared room ($150 for 3 nights)— $80 per person/per night for single room ($240 for 3 nights).
The Loft is Deer Hill’s premier lodging option. Located on the second floor of a building erected in 2015, The Loft includes 6 bedrooms, each with two twin beds, 4 bathrooms, a central living room area, dining area, and an expansive kitchen including a full-sized refrigerator and range, microwave, coffee maker, and plenty of counter space to prepare meals. Guests enter The Loft by ascending a staircase with handcrafted rails made of repurposed steel to a porch with views of Mesa Verde, Deer Hill’s pond, and the sunset over the Mancos Valley.
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Additional Details
Deer Hill Provides:
- All meals, snacks and drinks from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the final day (depending on arrival and departure times),
- All guiding activities and group equipment (cooking gear, tents, etc.)
- Permits, fees and insurance
Personal gear (sleeping bags, pads, etc.) and clothing items (e.g. rain gear and fleece) is not included. These items may be rented from the Deer Hill outfitting store at a very reasonable cost. We will provide you with the price list for rental items along with a list of required and optional personal gear to pack.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_color=”#4c859b” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][divider line_type=”No Line”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_color=”#1f414e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”center” top_padding=”65″ bottom_padding=”65″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]
Conference Presenters/Leaders
Karl David Johnson M.A.
Karl Johnson has been a Waldorf Educator since 1986 and an Outdoor Educator since 1979. He has been an instructor with the National Outdoor Leadership School (N.O.L.S.) and has been the director of outdoor programs in Alaska, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. As a wilderness guide, he has led dozens of wilderness courses from 5 days to 30 days in length. He founded and directed the Santa Fe Waldorf High School Wilderness Experience Program – including the creation of the annual Senior Solo trip. He has presented on Outdoor Education at continental conferences of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (A.W.S.N.A.) and has consulted faculty groups on the development of outdoor education programs for their schools.
Karl avidly hikes, climbs, runs rivers, and skis in the backcountry of the Four Corners Region. A life-long mountaineer, Karl has climbed major peaks in Alaska, Canada, New Zealand, the European Alps, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado.
Currently serving the Waldorf Movement as a school consultant, mentor teacher, and teacher trainer, Karl Johnson has mentored and trained hundreds of teachers at over 50 Waldorf schools in Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, the Hawaiian Islands, China, Nepal and in the U.S. www.karljohnsoneducator.com
Craig Rubens
Craig Rubens has been a Waldorf class teacher and educator for 30 years, the past 21 years at Shining Mountain Waldorf School in Boulder, Colorado where he is the Physical and Outdoor Education (POE) instructor. Craig started numerous programs at the school, including SM’s Circus Troupe, MS Outdoor Education program and MS Athletics. He also coordinates the Rocky Mountain Regional Pentathlon and Medieval Games along with other teaching responsibilities.
Craig is a proud graduate of the Spacial Dynamics Institute and earned his teaching degree at Prescott College in Arizona. He has spent many years leading 4-season backcountry expeditions and class trips into the canyons, rivers and mountains of the Southwest and the Sierras. Craig currently takes classes backpacking, snowshoeing, nordic skiing, snow camping and canoeing in the Rockies. He enjoys teaching primitive skills classes and is an avid gardener.
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[/testimonial][testimonial title=”Testimonial” id=”1475266977537-0-6″ name=”Lisa Archer, Teacher, Tucson Waldorf School” quote=”Thank you again for a memorable trip. As I’ve told everyone, a class trip with Deer Hill is so much more than just rafting or camping with a tour group. You make the trip meaningful with marvelous guides who facilitate nightly ‘Circles’, solo time, and closing ceremonies that make the trip so much better. Deer Hill is more than a trip, you are creating connections with people.” tab_id=”1484947838401-0″] [/testimonial][testimonial title=”Testimonial” id=”1475267043440-0-7″ name=”Jeff Jackson, Cedar Springs Waldorf School” quote=”Thank you so much for organizing this wonderful trip for us. Your leaders were incredible. The trip REALLY met all our needs and effected a genuine transformation in my students.” tab_id=”1484947838439-2″] [/testimonial][/testimonial_slider][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_color=”#1f414e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” bottom_padding=”25″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Service at Deer Hill
Most of Deer Hill’s service projects get you working alongside Hopi, Navajo and Zuni families on projects that they have proposed. Oftentimes, host families will share cultural knowledge, stories, and arts with participants. Other service projects are conservation oriented, and arranged with the US Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management. Service projects in summer expeditions will earn you between 20 and 56 service credit hours.
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Wilderness Adventure
Deer Hill’s programs offer young people a chance to connect with nature in some of the world’s most remarkable landscapes. They also push individuals to overcome challenges and learn new skills to stay safe when enjoying the backcountry. Deer Hill’s wilderness adventures typically include a combination of white water rafting and canoeing, canyoneering, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and backpacking.
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Deer Hill Expeditions was founded in 1984 by Doug and Beverly Capelin, who still own and operate the Mancos, Colorado-based company. Since 2005 Deer Hill has designed custom programs for school and community groups to provide fun, meaningful, and memorable culminating experiences, retreats, and educational expeditions. Deer Hill is accredited by the Association of Experiential Education, and maintains an impeccable safety record.
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