Outdoor Skills
Category:
Currently Scheduled Outdoor Skills Courses
Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.
You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.
Beekeeping Basics
Instructors:
Mark Ditmanson
Hobby beekeeping is growing as people realize how rewarding it can be to collaborate with the…
Build Your Own Custom Fishing Rod
Instructors:
Kris Kristufek
There’s that old saying about teaching a man to fish, but this course lets students go a step…
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Fri, Feb 27th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 1st, 2026Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm and 7-9pm; Day 3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Kris Kristufek
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Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5th, 2026Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm and 7-9pm; Day 3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Kris Kristufek
Chainsaws: Safety, Maintenance, and Tree Felling
A chainsaw is a powerful and efficient tool that requires a specific set of skills and experience to…
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Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Fri, Oct 30th, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Crafting the Traditional Longbow & Arrow Making
Instructors:
Rick Yonker
This course will take students through the step-by-step process of crafting a wooden longbow,…
Fri, Jul 17th, 2026 – Sun, Jul 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Rick Yonker
Designing a Landscape Using Edible and Medicinal Plants
Instructors:
Monarda Thrasher
Dreaming of turning your yard into a medicinal and edible sanctuary? Get inspired to grow your own…
Sat, Jun 6th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Monarda Thrasher
Fall Fly Fishing Tactics for Brook Trout and Splake
Fly fishing for brook trout and splake is almost cultlike in the North Country. When the leaves turn…
Thu, Oct 15th, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Days 2-4: 9am-4pm
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Days 2-4: 9am-4pm
Fly Fishing the North Country in Prime Time
This course is designed to provide both unique fly-fishing adventures and in-depth training sessions…
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Thu, Jun 25th, 2026 – Tue, Jun 30th, 2026Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-5: 6:30am-9pm, Day 6: 9am-4pm
Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on a few common, nutritious,…
Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Follow the tracks of generations of northern folks and take advantage of snow-covered roads,…
Fri, Dec 11th, 2026 – Sun, Dec 13th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Optional Day Fall Fly Fishing Tactics for Brook Trout and Splake
This is an optional day of intensive fly tying and material dyeing instruction open only to students…
Wed, Oct 14th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm