Flying Deer at Kripalu!

Celebrating the Whole Family: July 2–5
Women in the Woods: August 1–6. 
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Summer Camp

There's still room in many of our camps; you can now pay online to secure your child's spot. Due to popular demand, we've expanded the capacity for Cottonwood IV, August 2 to 6, for ages 6 to 9. For older kids, check out Wolf Camp, Red-Tail Hawk Overnight Adventure, and Wolf Camp Expedition.

Give now to support Flying Deer's scholarship program and five-year vision.

Fostering respect for the earth, each other, and ourselves!

Special Bring-a-Buddy Offer for Cottonwood I, June 14-18: Enroll with a friend or sibling and together you save $75 off tuition!

Welcome to the Flying Deer Nature Center!

Flying Deer Nature Center has been mentoring children, teens, and families in the ways of the earth since 1995. FDNC is part of a regional network of ten schools that draw on the wisdom of earth-based traditions the world over and seek to empower individuals through development of naturalist awareness and self-knowledge.

At Flying Deer, students gain comfort and self-sufficiency in the forest and confidence that empowers them in all aspects of their lives.
-Tes Reed (FDNC parent)

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