Experiential Outdoor Programs
We Value Adversity & Adventure
Contact Info
coyleoutside@gmail.com
541-760-0774
Toddler/Youth Programs
Fall 2023
Toddler Programs
Willamette Park Rotary Shelter
Sep11-Nov16/Dec14 | Ages 2.5-5
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Designed as a drop off/pick up program with some exceptions for younger participants or appropriate circumstances.
Min 4 participants with 2 instructors.
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Early childhood is a short period of time that impacts the entire lifespan. By age 6, 90% of adult brain volume is formed so these years have critical influences. The foundation built in early childhood has implications, not only in social and academic achievement, but also in physical health outcomes. By taking advantage of the unique setting of an outdoor program, your child won't miss out on this critical time! Through exploring nature in a Nature Play group, participants form critical neurological/socio-emotional pathways (available uniquely through engagement with the outdoors) that extend far beyond the scope of this program. Don't miss out on this special chance for your little one! Register for one or more days weekly.
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Partial or Full Sessions - Nov or Dec end dates
Youth Afterschool Programs
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EE Wilson Archery Range
Sep12-Nov7 | 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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location varies
Oct4-Nov15 | 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
Sep28-Dec14 | Ages 7-11
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After school Thursdays 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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Thursdays 3:00pm-5:30pm
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Willamette Park Rotary Shelter
Sep12-Dec12 | Ages 7-12
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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 3:00pm-5:30pm
Mountain Biking *CLOSED*
Avery Park Thompson Shelter/varies
Sep14-Nov9 | Ages 9-14
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Students ride trails every day, learning to navigate trees, rocks, roots, and hills. Experienced instructors instruct participants on bike maintenance, safety, etiquette, and support skills development and confidence building throughout the term.
Basic bike skills required. If you need ideas for renting, borrowing or purchasing a bike contact Dan Coyle at 541-760-0774. A portion of profit goes to Team Dirt, a local nonprofit that builds trails. Bring a bike, helmet, food and water.
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Immersive Foraging Fridays *CLOSED*
location varies
Sep22-Dec1 | Ages 9-14
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Latecomers welcome and prorating available. Discounts available for qualifying families (inquire by phone.) Want to try the first class for free? Give us a call.
This is a "not to be missed" class. Students spend each day finding an area to set up a 'base camp' which they feel responsible for, and go on outings to forage for materials. Class is largely student-led and experiential. Students may request guidance on foraging, bushcraft, fire-cooking, and survival.
Foraging modules will include some of the following: Plant, Nut and Mushroom Foraging for edibles, medicinals and utility, drying and cooking for a Harvest Feast . Bushcraft modules include processing foraged wood for tools to continue life as a forager. Survival modules will focus on just that, how would one use foraging if that's all there was to get to the next day?
Students will take on individual foraging projects where they develop and build on an interest area as Ingrid provides feedback and guidance.
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Outsiders AfterSchool *CLOSED*
Willamette Park Rotary Shelter
Sep11-Dec13 | 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
Sep11-Dec13 | Ages 7-12
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This is designed for families looking for a nature based, experiential approach to education. Once a month we provide a field trip that gives students a chance to other parts of the region and practice skills in a new context.
Utilizing Coyle Outside's Outdoor School Curriculum, participants will learn about science through natural exploration and survival skills lessons.
Study geography through learning navigation, native fauna through tracking, physics and engineering through survival traps, aquatic ecology through fishing, introduction to chemistry through fire building, plant anatomy through knifecraft, meteorology and habitat through shelter building etc..
Students will have time to explore and play, build relationships, learn to solve problems, communicate, lead, and follow more effectively. Register for one or more days weekly.
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Mondays 9:00am-2:00pm
Wednesdays 9:00am-2:00pm *CLOSED*
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Youth School's Out Programs
Avery Park Townsend Shelter
Oct9-Dec1 | 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 9th, November 1st-3rd, November 10th, December 1st. Sign up for the full program. Prorating for individual days not available.
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10/09, 11/01-11/03, 11/10, 12/1 9:00am-3:00pm
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Willamette Park Rotary Shelter, then location may vary
Dec18-Dec21 | 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-Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm
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