Teen Trail School
September – June, 2026-27
A special program designed specifically for older homeschoolers (11-17 years old), Teen Trail School will focus on primitive bushcraft and wilderness survival skills – everything you ever wanted to know about how to thrive in the woods. Topics include fire building, primitive tools, woodcraft skills, natural navigation, shelter building, primitive crafts, and so much more! And – it’s a drop-off program at our newest satellite campus on Pleasant Valley Rd – just a 5-minute drive from Baltimore Woods. This largely undeveloped forest is prime for adventure and will be getting some infrastructure upgrades thanks to a grant from the CNY Community Foundation!
This 10-month long series will be led by our bushcraft skills expert, Jeff Devine, and Baltimore Woods Environmental Educator Katie McLaughlin.
For other outdoor experiences, check out:
Nature’s Little Explorers (ages 3 & 4)
Trail School (ages 5-10)
The Details
This 10-month series meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12:45-4:45pm.
For ages 11-17
This rugged program will be entirely outdoors on difficult terrain. Participants should be prepared for the weather, bring water and snacks, and extra layers.
This is a drop-off program at our satellite campus on Pleasant Valley Rd in Marcellus. Parents are welcome to go to the Interpretive Center at Baltimore Woods to utilize our indoor spaces and workstations. A copy of our safety plans will be provided upon request to registered participants.
Cost is $1,850 for nonmembers, $1,665 for members. Participants must register for the full 10-month series, and payment plans are available.
About Jeff Devine
Jeff Devine is a Certified Wilderness Skills Instructor who has worked with Baltimore Woods for nearly 20 years. He has worked managing and protecting natural lands for more than three decades, in places including Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, as well as New York, where he was Executive Director of CNY Land Trust. Jeff has a passion for nature and helping others deepen their connection to the wild. Beyond work, he loves games, traveling, and perfecting his technique with his backyard smoker.
