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Based in Rockford, MI - Fire Tenders teaches wilderness skills such as fire building, knot tying and shelter making while providing a nurturing space for boys aged 10-13 to navigate the transition into adolescence within supportive, empowering community.

09/19/2026

Team challenges, nature hikes, fun games, tinder bundles, using senses, tending and cooking over fire, tarp shelters and knot tying… we have a blast learning these important skills.

And there is ONE DAY remaining to register for our Fall session! Follow the link below to have your 10-13 year old boy join us!

Feel free to reach out by direct message with any registration questions. If cost is a barrier, we can work with you. Sign up or reach out today!

www.rootedinthewild.org/firetenders

09/16/2026

🔥LAST CALL🔥

Our Fall Session of Fire Tenders starts this Sunday! We still have some room - and it’s not too late to register. Sign up today!

Sundays 2-6pm from 9/20-10/25.
Empowering community and wilderness skills and for boys 10-13 years of age. From tinder bundles and tarp shelters to capture the flag and team challenges… we have so much fun during these 6 weeks.

Learn more and visit www.rootedinthewild.org/firetenders to register!

Please send us a message with any questions. We would love to hear from you.

08/16/2026

Registrstion for our 2026 Fall FIRE TENDERS session is still open! An incredible experience for 10-13 year old boys in Belmont, MI.

We meet Sunday afternoons from 2-6pm at the Izaak Walton League in Belmont, MI. Lead by experienced thoughtful guides, boys get:

☑️ Empowering community
☑️ Wilderness skills and time in nature
☑️ Games, challenges, and a ton of FUN!

The session is 6 weeks with our first class on Sunday, September 20. Spots are limited and filling fast.

Learn more and register today:
www.rootedinthewild.org/firetenders

06/29/2026

Registration for our Fall session of Fire Tenders is now open! Empowering community and wilderness skills for 10-13 year old boys.

We meet on these Sunday afternoons from 2-6pm at the Izaak Walton League in Belmont, MI:

9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, and 10/25.

Space is limited.
Learn more and register today!

www.rootedinthewild.org/firetenders

04/07/2026

🔥 LAST CALL 🔥

Our Spring session of FIRE TENDERS begins this Sunday afternoon, 4/12. We have an incredible group of young men from 10-13 years of age… and we have availability for a couple more to join us!

Over the next 6 Sunday afternoons, we come together to learn about tinder bundles, fire skills, knot tying, tarp shelter building, tracking - and we build in a ton of fun challenges and games! We have a BLAST!

Not only are we learning to tend literal fires - but also the metaphorical fires within. We’re developing gratitude and confidence through empowering community in nature. And lot of fun.

Register today at www.rootedinthewild.org/firetenders so your 10-13 year old boy can start with us this Sunday!

Want your boy to join but need assistance or have questions? Send us a message or contact us via the website. We’d love to talk!

03/12/2026

Registrstion for our 2026 Spring FIRE TENDERS session is open! An incredible experience for 10-13 year old boys in Belmont, MI.

We meet Sunday afternoons from 2-6pm at the Izaak Walton League in Belmont, MI. Lead by experienced thoughtful guides, boys get:

☑️ Empowering community
☑️ Wilderness skills and time in nature
☑️ Games, challenges, and a ton of FUN!

The session is 6 weeks with our first class on Sunday, April 12. Spots are limited and filling fast.

Learn more and register today:
www.rootedinthewild.org/firetenders

02/07/2026

Our Spring session of Fire Tenders starts 4/12 in Belmont, MI. Wilderness skills, games and challenges, and empowering community for 10-13 year old boys. Spring session is 6 Sunday afternoons from 4/12 to 5/17.

Learn more and register at www.rootedinthewild.org/firetenders

Space is limited. Register today!

01/16/2026

Hey friends! Spring will be here before we know it… and we are so excited to announce our 2026 Spring session of Fire Tenders!

Fire Tenders is a program for 10 to 13 year old boys in West Michigan. We learn wilderness skills, take on games and challenges in nature, and build empowering community.

Classes begin on Sunday, April 12 and take place each Sunday afternoon from 2-6pm through Sunday, May 17 (6-week session).

Registration is now open!
Learn more and sign up today!
www.rootedinthewild.org/firetenders

08/20/2025

We’re a month away from the start of our Fall session!

These 6 Sunday afternoons take place at the beautiful Izaak Walton League in Belmont, MI - and they’re packed with fun, nature, challenges, education, community and thoughtful, experienced guidance.

It’s about 10-13 year old boys learning skills for the wilderness around them - and the wilderness within ❤️‍🔥

Registration is open, and space is limited!
Sign up today at:

www.rootedinthewild.org/firetenders

Address

Rockford, MI
49341, 49351

Website

http://www.rootedinthewild.org/firetenders

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