Tom Brown Jr's Tracker School

Tom Brown Jr's Tracker School The Tracker School was founded in 1978 by Tom Brown Jr, Americas most renowned tracker, and wilderness survival expert. That boy was Tom Brown, Jr.

Based on the teachings of Stalking Wolf, the Apache elder from whom Tom began learning when he was seven years old. Grandfather

Stalking Wolf was raised free of the reservations in the mountains of northern Mexico. Born in the 1870's during a time of great warfare and violence, he was part of a band of Lipan Apache that never surrendered. He was taught the traditional ways of his people and became a shaman and a scout. When he was twenty a vision sent him away from his people, and for the next sixty-three years he wandered, seeking teachers and learning the old ways of many native peoples, and others who lived close to the earth. Stalking Wolf traveled the length and breadth of the Americas, following the Creators call. He never held a job, drove a car, paid taxes, or participated in modern society. When he was eighty-three years old, he encountered a small boy gathering fossils in a stream bed. He recognized that boy as the person with whom he would spend his final years, and to whom he would teach all that he knew. Tom became the recipient of not only all that Stalking Wolf had learned during his travels, but the distillation of hundreds of years of Apache culture as well. These are the teachings that Tom passes on at his famous Tracking, Nature, and Wilderness Survival School.

We are so excited to announce our OCTOBER ONLINE SCHEDULE with our excellent instructors Malcolm Ringwalt and Jorge Bran...
09/28/2026

We are so excited to announce our OCTOBER ONLINE SCHEDULE with our excellent instructors Malcolm Ringwalt and Jorge Brana! They've each put together an insightful class for both our newer and more experienced students.

Please keep reading for the dates and descriptions.

Hope to see you there!

Breaking Through the Coffin of Flesh

October 12-16, 2026
7:00-9:00 EDT
Prerequisite: Philosophy 1
Cost: $250


This class will be taught by Malcolm Ringwalt. Every human is born a being of pure love and light. Out of kindness, children are taught how to live in this physical world, not realizing there is another world of freedom and joy that they are turning their backs on. They learn to 'fit into' this physical world by solely being in "the Coffin of Flesh". Through this, their light begins to dim and they lose connection with Oneness.

Facing the massive transition the world is going through now, we are being called upon to dismantle this false construct. We are breaking out of the coffin and returning to that light and Oneness.

In this online class, we will explore this, experientially. We will learn how to dismantle the coffin that keeps us confined to the physical realm. Join us for this class to journey through various tools of self-reflection where the past is seen as the distortion it is and then released. We will begin to break apart the walls that hold you tightly to your world, a world often filled with pain and frustration, and learn to walk the path of true freedom and fulfillment. That is your birthright; embrace it.

For the full description, please see the website

Food Remembers

October 26-30, 2026
7:00-9:00 EDT
Prerequisite: Any Tracker Class
Cost: $250

This class will be taught by long-time instructor Jorge Brana. Jorge brings a passionate approach to food, which Tom often noted was a huge, yet intangible, ingredient. We will be covering the nourishment of food for our body, mind, and spirit. During this week, we’re offering an overview of preparation of food that can help you in your life. Whether on survival outings or winter camping, conditions can change rapidly. It’s important to know what to do and how to approach any type of situation in relation to food including caloric intake and helping others. We will also focus on some recipes to keep ourselves healthy. We will talk about things like the importance of proteins, carbohydrates, electrolytes, calories, etc. We’re lucky enough to be able to offer this class online, so Jorge will guide you through some recipes that you can prepare as we go or later on as homework no matter where you are. Learn through experience while making these recipes, get a feel for cooking times, the ingredients that are already in your kitchen or that you can forage in your area, empowering the food to make it healthier for you, etc. This is an overview designed to get your hands in, and begin gaining dirt time. We’re looking forward to sharing our passion for food and cooking with all of you!


"Do not prepare food on a purely physical level." -- Tom Brown, Jr.

For more information and to sign up, go to our website: www.TrackerSchool.com

Please note: Stay tuned to our website for updated on exciting classes we'll be offering in 2026-2027!

Standard classes in 2027! STANDARD CLASSMarch 28-April 3, 2027 August 15-21, 2027Location: Joseph Citta Boy Scout Camp, ...
09/24/2026

Standard classes in 2027!

STANDARD CLASS
March 28-April 3, 2027
August 15-21, 2027
Location: Joseph Citta Boy Scout Camp, NJ
Cost: $900
Prerequisite: None

Ever wondered what would happen if you got lost in the woods? If a natural disaster struck? Or you may want to connect more with nature and feel at home with the Earth.

The Standard class is a very in-depth and intense class. In it you’ll learn how to build a shelter, gather food, trapping, safe ways to obtain water, tracking, awareness, and so much more! Learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones warm, healthy, and safe, no matter what life throws at you.

The Standard class teaches the basics needed in any survival situation—whether you are heading out to the woods to practice your skills or there is an emergency. At the Tracker School we are moving toward the ultimate self-reliance—being able to survive in the wilderness (or anywhere) with nothing more than our skills and our knowledge.

Students leave the Standard class with a deeper sense of purpose, confidence, excitement, and thankfulness.

Jump in and learn these life-saving skills in a safe and supportive atmosphere with instructors helping you through your struggles. And in the process, learn what’s really important to you.

Above all, the Standard class is a life-changing experience. Are you ready for it?

Come join us!

For more information and to sign up go to our website: www.TrackerSchool.com

To volunteer contact: [email protected]

Please note: Stay tuned to our website for updates on exciting classes we’ll be offering in 2026-2027!

09/04/2026

Hey Everyone! This is just a friendly reminder that the Keepers Gathering 2026 starts tomorrow. We will be gathering in person and live online for those who cannot attend physically. We truly hope that you will all join us this year. We are currently working on all preparations and just ask for all of you that are interested, to sign up as soon as possible due to it beginning not only on a weekend but also a holiday weekend.

Tom created the Keepers group 16 years ago. Since then, there has been a Gathering nearly every year. Our last Gathering was only days after Tom passed away. Even though he is gone physically, he will be with us at the Gathering in Spirit, and we will continue to move Tom's Vision forward.

Hoping to see you all either in person or live online!

Keepers Gathering 2026:
Sept. 5-9, 2026
Location: In Person and Online
Price: $250

Prerequisite: Must be a member of the Keepers Society
This is an ongoing commitment class. Must be a member of the Keeper Medicine Group in order to attend.

Sign up for In Person:
https://www.trackerschool.com/en/course-detail/keepers-gathering-2026-september-5-9/40754/

Sign up for Online:
https://www.trackerschool.com/en/course-detail/keepers-gathering-2026-september-5-9-live-stream-p/47829/

Awareness 1, August 2026
08/24/2026

Awareness 1, August 2026

Two years ago today, we lost one of our greatest teachers. We will never stop learning from you. Thank you for everythin...
08/17/2026

Two years ago today, we lost one of our greatest teachers. We will never stop learning from you. Thank you for everything, Tom 🐾

08/10/2026

The first fire of Standard Class August 2026!

Good morning everyone! The SandPaper (a newspaper in New Jersey) recently did an interview with River Brown about the Tr...
08/06/2026

Good morning everyone! The SandPaper (a newspaper in New Jersey) recently did an interview with River Brown about the Tracker School! If you’re close enough to grab a physical copy, please do! But for all our students a little further away, here’s a digital copy! Enjoy!

https://www.thesandpaper.net/articles/river-brown-son-of-famous-tracker-survivalist-follows-in-fathers-footsteps/?fbclid=IwdGRleAThWHhwZG9mBWZkaWQWUL9lbb5d4JlwnIrO1QvrRri_gQx1sWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7YyLR7S9wBm4R2kwmF01pVV7QQMVwISCN-g7TftlxImDXgtAA4rlUWFt-5eA_aem_eR8ET_f20eW-Lpe1V1TJMA

When River Brown describes his late father as “passionate” and “crazy,” the words are filled with admiration and affection. As the youngest son of world-famous tracker and survivalist Tom Brown Jr., who founded the eponymous tracker school in Waretown in 1978, River is ready to share the tim...

07/24/2026

We came across this old Tracker School promo video recently and wanted to share it with everyone! Enjoy! 🐾

07/10/2026

At every Standard class, students learn how to get fire by friction. And by the end of the week, the instructors ensure that every student get that magical experience of making a coal and blowing it into flames.

Looking forward to seeing all the new students at Standard Class next month get their first coal! 🔥

Address

529 Route 9, Unit 10
Waretown, NJ
08758

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16092420350

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