Frontier Skills
Wednesday Classes | Available (Membership Required)
Step back in time and experience the rugged life of the American frontier with Frontier Skills! Through engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and immersive experiences, students will learn essential survival and craftsmanship skills from the 1700s and 1800s — from fire building and rope making to shelter construction, woodcraft, tracking, and primitive hunting techniques.
Each session blends real history with practical application, often concluding with a game, activity, or story that brings the frontier spirit to life. The year culminates in a festive Rendezvous, where students showcase their skills in friendly contests and traditional trading games. This program fosters resilience, respect, and a deep connection to nature and history, making it a one-of-a-kind educational adventure.
**Classes will take place outside for the majority of the hour. Kids must come dressed appropriately for the weather.
Miles Jewell
Miles Jewell is an educator, historical interpreter, and park guide within the Minnesota community. He has been operating in these respective fields for the past 15 years. He operates his own historical teaching company that provides educational services that specializes in a wide variety of historical education programs for children and adults. He often comes in costume and with artifacts, bringing history to life for his students. Students enjoy his story telling and enthusiasm.
In his free time, Miles enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, and traveling.