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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…
Sat, May 30th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Mark Ditmanson
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…
Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm and 7-9pm; Day 3: 9am-5pm
Day 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…
Wed, Nov 5th, 2025 – Fri, Nov 7th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
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 cult-like in the North Country. As the leaves turn…
Thu, Oct 2nd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Days 2 and 3: 10am-4pm and 6:30pm-9pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Days 2 and 3: 10am-4pm and 6:30pm-9pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm
Fly Fishing the North Country in Prime Time
This course is designed to provide both unique fly-fishing adventures and in-depth training sessions…
Thu, Jun 25th, 2026 – Tue, Jun 30th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-5: 6:30am-9pm, Day 6: 9am-4pm
Day 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,…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Fri, May 29th, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
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 12th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich