Last fall, Two Coyotes Wilderness School launched a “365 Days of Nature for Kids” campaign to get kids out in nature year round, not just during the spring and summer, and recently announced its upcoming programs available to local kids, between ages 5 and 16.

Two Coyotes, a nonprofit organization located at 201 Huntingtown Road, is dedicated to nurture healthy, whole human beings through building self-awareness, community, and connecting people to nature.

As part of the “365 Days” campaign, Two Coyotes is expanding its Newtown fall programs to Granby and Killingworth and offering nature immersion opportunities for families and kids. All programs begin either in mid-September or mid-October. Additional information about the following programs, registration, and more is available at twocoyotes.org.

Coyote Village for Homeschoolers — Students will embark on an adventure of learning into the forest and heart in this program. Coyote Village is a wilderness-based mentoring program that helps raise healthy and connected children in a community setting. Students learn ancient wilderness survival skills, awareness, and naturalist skills while developing character and exploring their unique gifts. Past students have built and slept in survival shelters, made fire by rubbing sticks together, tracked coyotes, made stone tools, and many more fun projects. Over the course of the program, students develop qualities such as leadership, team building, emotional intelligence, resilience, confidence, expression, service, integrity, and other foundational aspects of good character.

Fire Keepers Advanced Teen Homeschool Program — Nature contains wild adventures that test and prepare teens for life. In it there are opportunities to explore and create, and space for silence and reflection. Students in this program will discover their true nature. In this hands-on program, past students have learned ancient crafts like building a bow, crafting bowls, baskets, leather, and many other projects. Each semester is filled with different wilderness projects and adventures.

Coyote Pups, Parent and Me Program — In the Coyote Pups parent and child program parents join their little one to explore and learn about nature together. Program participants will meet families who share the love of nature and enjoy the community and friendships that form. Children in the program range from infant to 5 years old. Over the course of the day attendees sing songs, play games, create art, listen to stories, explore the forest, harvest wild feasts, and much more.

Earth Daughters — The Earth Daughters program provides adventure in a safe space for girls to develop a deep sense of self, gently guided by supportive women mentors. Together they will create a journey of empowerment, self-awareness, and deep nature connection. Programgoers will learn to connect with the heartbeat of Mother Earth and their own inner gifts, and will also fully express their creativity in a variety of wild crafts and earth-based projects. Surrounded by nature’s rhythms while learning ancient wilderness skills and arts, girls build leadership and cooperation skills that strengthen their self con?dence. Monthly gatherings will include songs, games, journaling, fire making, storytelling, tree climbing, wild edibles, herbal remedies, exploration, a variety of “wild” crafts, and more.

Leopard’s Quest: Teen Outdoor Leadership Program — Named Leapord after one of the school’s inspirational heroes, Ingwe. Ingwe was a man who grew up in Kenya and South Africa.He lived his life filled with character, honor, and adventure. The program bring students on a quest to find deep strength through going into the wilderness. This program is for advanced teens and not all who apply will be accepted into the program. Activities in the upcoming seasons and years include backpacking, canoing, camping out solo, and other adventures. Programs will take place at various locations throughout the state and surrounding areas.

Two Coyotes is also launching a series of Community Potluck Dinners and Contra Dances this fall and winter in order to foster a more tight knit community. The cost of the events will be free with a suggested donation of $10 adults and $5 for kids. Dates and times will be announced.

More information about the school, its programs and community events is available at twocoyotes.org. Two Coyotes Offering ‘365 Days Of Nature’ For Kids in Newtown