Where Consciousness Meets Wilderness
Kroka Expeditions offers a variety of day and overnight wilderness immersion programs to young people from all over the United States and abroad. Our methods and curriculum are unique:
The "expedition" is a critical and unique ancient human experience that dates back in history to the earliest nomadic people on the earth, for traveling together outdoors actua
lly creates the experience of "here and now" that can otherwise be elusive in the modern world. We start by building and tending the sense of community within the group…and class communities that are strengthened by the outdoor elements carry that connection back into indoor classroom life. Along the way, we talk and tell stories about what we see. Natural history and the environmental science lessons arise form what the children observe and experience firsthand. Students take on new physical chores and adventure experiences that offer age appropriate physical challenges. We also teach and practice hand craft skills using natural materials from the history of local native peoples. Gathering, preparing, and eating local food is an essential component of our outdoor curriculum. We create time and space for the solitary spiritual experience of the mysteries of nature and the outdoor landscape. We work with students of all ages throughout all seasons of the year. Our instructors are trained and equipped to teach a diversity of seasonal outdoor adventure skills in any kind of landscape. While most programs begin and end at our base camp in New Hampshire, we also lead expeditions through out the United States, and in South America with our partner Nahual Expeditions of Ecuador." THE KROKA EXPEDITIONS DIFFERENCE: Immersion, Freedom and Responsibility
At Kroka Expeditions, kids are given a great deal of freedom. In return for that freedom, they are asked to take on a significant amount of responsibility for themselves and their group. They are also asked to be disciplined, work hard and accept our way of life while they are with us. Traveling with Kroka Expeditions is not just an adventure; it is often a life-changing experience. Through the process of learning how to paddle a canoe, climb a bare rock face, or live simply in the woods, Kroka’s teachers also guides students in exploring their inner selves, examining cultural values and discovering different ways of life.
