Experiential Outdoor Programs
We Value Adversity & Adventure
Contact Info
coyleoutside@gmail.com
541-760-0774
Toddler/Youth Programs
Fall 2024
Toddler Programs
Willamette Park Rotary Shelter
Sep16-Dec11 | Ages 2.5-5
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Coyle Outside’s youngest explorers spend their time playing, discovering new interpersonal skills, developing imaginations and physical capacities through exploring the natural world around them. This program is intentionally child-led, with daily goals, themes, and a consistent daily rhythm.
A typical day looks like:
Parent drop off/check in, an open-ended activity, circle time, walk/adventure time, snack, walk/adventure, playground play, flexible pick-up/check in. Based on theories and practices associated with the Forest School movement & books like "Last Child in the Woods”.
This program is for ages 2.5 to 5. Student/instructor ratio 1:4/5 This is designed as a drop off/pick up program, and we are able to support participants individually with drop off on a case-by-case basis.
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Youth Afterschool Programs
​​Archery Thursdays
EE Wilson Archery Range
Sep19-Dec12 | Ages 8-13
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Led by experienced instructors, this weekly offering takes participants through the progression of target shooting and familiarizes them with gear, safety and technique.
Participants will practice all aspects of archery and work on target shooting, moving targets, shooting while concealed and from high angles. We will practice with traditional recurve and compound bows. All equipment is provided. Instructor will go over how to build arrows and survival bows as well as how to string bows.
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Thursdays 3:00pm-5:30pm
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location varies
Sep25-Oct30 | Ages 7-13
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Learn the ins and outs of fishing and what it takes to be a successful and responsible fisherperson! Participants will practice rod and reel, casting, baiting, cleaning, and cooking. We may explore other methods such as fly casting, fish traps, gathering crawdads, making fish spears etc. depending on interest and time.
Each week we will meet (drop off) at a local fishing spot such as Waverly Lake or Timber Linn Lake in Albany or EE Wilson north of Corvallis. Parents will drop off and pick up at the weekly location that will be indicated by the instructor at 3:00 and we can adapt for late arrivals up to 3:15.
Wednesdays 3:00pm-5:30pm
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Willamette Park Rotary Shelter
Sep23-Dec9 | Ages 7-11
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After school Mondays provide a chance to join an outdoor adventure crew to build team and wilderness skills! We pick up in our van from Corvallis Waldorf School at dismissal and head out on field trips each day, ending at Willamette Park Rotary Shelter for pick up.
Coyle Outside instructors will guide participants in this 100% outdoors program through a variety of outdoor lessons, bushcraft and wildcrafting projects. We'll build forts in the woods, make a fire and roast marshmallows, create maps of the park, explore new areas, play survival games like camouflage and learn to safely use a variety of tools. Skills gained will include tracking, navigation, cordage and knots, fire/shelter building as well as practicing leadership and teamwork.
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Mondays 2:10pm-5:30pm
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Willamette Park Rotary Shelter
Sep23-Dec9 | Ages 7-11
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Join us Tuesdays after school for a chance to join an outdoor adventure crew to build team and wilderness skills! We pick up in our van from Ashbrook Independent School at dismissal and head out on field trips each day, ending at Willamette Park Rotary Shelter for pick up.
Coyle Outside instructors will guide participants in this 100% outdoors program through a variety of outdoor lessons, bushcraft and wildcrafting projects. We'll build forts in the woods, make a fire and roast marshmallows, create maps of the park, explore new areas, play survival games like camouflage and learn to safely use a variety of tools. Skills gained will include tracking, navigation, cordage and knots, fire/shelter building as well as practicing leadership and teamwork.
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Tuesdays 2:45pm-6:00pm
Willamette Park Rotary Shelter
Sep16-Dec9 | Ages 7-11
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Join an outdoor adventure crew each week to build team and wilderness skills!
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Coyle Outside instructors guide participants through a variety of outdoor lessons, craft projects, and experiments in this immersive 100% outdoors after school program. Skills gained will include tracking, navigation, cordage and knots, knife safety & usage, fire & shelter building through scenarios and games, as well as practicing leadership and teamwork. Skills are developed through the course of the term, and a typical day includes a specific skill/activity to focus on, snack, a walk/adventure, and skills implementation. Register for one or more days weekly.
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Youth Homeschool Programs
Willamette Park Rotary Shelter
Sep23/24-Dec9/10 | Ages 6-10
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This 9 session class is designed for families looking for an introduction to a nature based, experiential approach to education.
This class is designed for kids ages 6-10 who are looking for hands on learning and exploration, with time for self-led skills experimentation, play, relationship building, and life skills development such as communication, problem solving, & teamwork.
The class will discuss and cover geography through learning navigation, study native fauna through tracking & animal behavior, physics through survival traps, etc. Additional skills with science aspects covered include foraging, shelter building, fire safety & building.
Instructors will lead a monthly field trip to various local natural areas.
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Mondays 9:00am-2:00pm
Tuesdays 9:00am-2:00pm
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​Wilderschool 2.0 Wednesdays
Willamette Park Rotary Shelter
Sep25-Dec11 | Ages 9-14
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Wilderschool 2.0 is for students ages 9+ who have previously attended Wilderschool or other similar outdoor programs.
This class will provide a deeper dive into natural sciences and their connection to the skills we teach and the world around us. Instructors will introduce compound skills, two monthly field trips, and regular guest instructors to incorporate additional skills development.
Content pieces include:
- Crafting tools and instruction on use (building trap sets, implements, hunting weapons)
- Foraging, fire building, and camp cooking
- Nature art & natural pigments
- Animal behavior & tracking
All of these are paired with varying branches of science and developed lessons which incorporate a higher level of focus & learning introductory science principles.​
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Wednesdays 9:00am-2:00pm​
Youth School's Out Programs
Willamette Park Rotary Shelter
Oct14-Nov11 | Ages 7-11
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Coyle Outside will transform Corvallis School District scheduled days off into outdoor adventures and forays. We'll meet at Townsend Shelter at Avery Park to work on outdoor skills such as shelter, fire, knife work, navigation, foraging, tracking, wildlife observation and more. We'll also provide transportation to field trip sites to practice bushcraft and survival skills. Areas may include Mary's Peak, Finley Wildlife Refuge, E.E. Wilson, and other natural places in and around Corvallis.
Fieldtrip Dates: October 14th, October 24, October 25, November 11th. Sign up for the full program. Prorating for individual days is not available.
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10/14, 10/24, 10/25, 11/11 9:00am-4:00pm
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Willamette Park Rotary Shelter, then location may vary
Dec30-Jan3 | Ages 7-11
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Join us for four full days of learning survival skills and practicing them in survival scenarios! Skills taught/practiced will include shelters, fire safety/building, knife safety, tracking, foraging, teamwork, traps, orienteering, cordage/knots and primitive skills. Specific skills and curriculum will depend on instructor and student preference.
Goal of camp, besides having fun, is to build initiative, self-control and judgment skills while connecting with the natural world. Campers will play survival-themed games based on real-life survival scenarios. The week ends with an exciting final scenario and a certificate of achievement.
Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
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