Earth Connection Family Class Schedule for 2009
| Date | Class | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 17 | Wilderness Games - new class - EC Virginia (crafts & games) 1-4 pm |
$35 for adults - groups see below |
| Sep 20 | Native Life - new class - EC Virginia (shelter, fire, food of Indians) 1-4 pm |
$35 for adults - groups see below |
| Oct 25 | Family Friction Fire - new class - EC Virginia Friction Fire (2 person bow drills& more) 1-4 pm |
$35 for adults - groups see below |
| Dec 20 | Containers - new class - EC Virginia (Baskets, Bowls & Clay pots) 1-4 pm |
$35 for adults - groups see below |
Family Courses Information
A parent or guardian must attend for each family and be responsible for the kids that they have brought.
All ages are welcome! 5 and under is Free!
Earth Connection Family Class Tuition Scale
1 adult = $35
1 parent + 1 child = $45
1 parent + 2 children = $60
Each child after that is an additional $15
2 parents + 1 child = $60
Each child after that is an additional $15
Children 5 and under free.
To join us for a class, we must have your completed application form and full payment at least 7 days before the first day of the course.
Check out our Spring Moon Camp and Hunter's Moon Camp events on our Courses and Events page. These are family friendly, all ages events at Earth Connection Virginia's camp near Fredericksburg, Va.
Family Class Descriptions
Wilderness Games
May 17, 2009 - 1 to 4pm
In this class we will enjoy the games, crafts, toys and pastimes of many ancient cultures. With a heavy focus on Native American traditions, we will play games of balance, chance, aim, strategy and luck.
A parent or guardian must attend for each family and be responsible for the kids that they have brought.
All ages are welcome! 5 and under is Free! All materials provided by us. Please bring a snack and a drink.
Native Life
September 20, 2009 - 1 to 4pm
This class is a great hands on lesson in the daily lives of our Native American ancestors. Primarily looking at pre-contact life, we will perform important daily tasks as a group, like making shelter, fire building, cooking and food processing, storytelling and much more.
A parent or guardian must attend for each family and be responsible for the kids that they have brought.
All ages are welcome! 5 and under is Free! All materials provided by us. Please bring a snack and a drink.
Family Friction Fire
October 25, 2009 - 1 to 4pm
This class will cover a little bit of the history of making fire from rubbing sticks together. We will also use the Bow and Drill technique in teams to actually make fire. Different Native stories about the origin of fire and a firm talk about fire safety will conclude the class.
A parent or guardian must attend for each family and be responsible for the kids that they have brought.
All ages are welcome! 5 and under is Free! All materials provided by us. Please bring a snack and a drink.
Containers
December 20, 2009 - 1 to 4pm
In this class we will craft wicker baskets from vines, wood bowls using coals to burn out the hollow and clay bowls. These containers were very important in the lives of our ancestors, as they were used for cooking and storage. The containerscan take on new meaning today as we explore traditional skills and perhaps even use this opportunity to make some holiday gifts.
A parent or guardian must attend for each family and be responsible for the kids that they have brought.
All ages are welcome! 5 and under is Free! All materials provided by us. Please bring a snack and a drink.
Want More Programs?
Earth Connection can run these and other workshops for your school, home school group or events. Contact us for more details on prices and availablity.