Ancestral Knowledge

Ancestral Knowledge (programs at various outdoor park locations in MD & VA), 40 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20722

Location of Ancestral Knowledge campAncestral Knowledge (programs at various outdoor park locations in MD & VA), 40 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20722

About

Ancestral Knowledge offers programs in earth based living skills, nature awareness, primitive technology, wilderness survival, and experiential education with Coyote Teaching. Its offerings include the Homeschool Naturalist Program, Little Explorers- Adventure Learning for Kids, Wilderness Skills, Environmental Education & Nature Awareness for Homeschool Teens, Youth & Teen Programs, Summer Day Camps, Overnight Camps, Pathfinder – Nature Connection & Earthskills Workshops for Adults, and Wolfpack- Nature Connection & Earthskills for Families. It also offers Hands-on Demonstrations, Field Trips and Field Days, and Custom Workshops and Programs.

Programs

  • Homeschool Naturalist Program — 5-7, 7-14 · Once a week, Sept-June
  • Little Explorers- Adventure Learning for Kids — 5-7
  • Wilderness Skills, Environmental Education & Nature Awareness for Homeschool Teens — 13-17
  • Youth & Teen Programs — 8-11 & 12-17
  • Summer Day Camps — 7-13 and 13-17
  • Overnight Camps
  • Pathfinder – Nature Connection & Earthskills Workshops for Adults
  • Wolfpack- Nature Connection & Earthskills for Families

At a glance

  • Ages: 5–17 years old
  • General schedule: Programs run from Sept-June, meeting once a week.

About the provider

Ancestral Knowledge says its programs run from September to June and meet once a week. The program is 100% outdoor, and its overnight camps are described as a 100% outdoor camping adventure. Financial aid is available for those in need of assistance. Some programs are drop off programs. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult for Wild Basketry, and adults can join Bottle Bottoms into Arrowheads if they are accompanied by a teen.

  • Hands-on Demonstrations
  • Field Trips and Field Days
  • Custom Workshops and Programs

Financial Aid is available for those in need of assistance. Some programs are drop off programs. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult for Wild Basketry. Adults can join Bottle Bottoms into Arrowheads but must be accompanied by a teen.

What families say

“Hello, Nour is returning to AK again this semester because she enjoyed it so much last semester. We’ve seen our daughter grow intellectually, emotionally and physically throughout this experience and we appreciate the knowledge, kindness and care that Z and Eden have given her. Thank you and kind regards.” — Homeschool Parent

Last updated October 29, 2026.

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