Tracker School FAQs : Registering for a Class

How do I register for a class?

• On line: You will soon be able to register for classes directly from our website. Just go to the page of the class you are interested in, then, under "Course Availability", click on the date you wish to register. Then, click on the "Register online" link and follow the directions.
• Mail: You may complete an application form and mail it, along with your non-refundable deposit, to P.O. Box 927, Waretown, NJ 08758.
• Fax: Fax your completed application form to 609-242-0352. All deposits for faxed applications must be paid by credit card.
• Phone: Call our office at 609-242-0350 Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST.

Do you have an upper/lower age limit for your classes?
There is no upper age limit for Tracker classes — we often have Standard class students well into their retirement years, who then go on to take many classes after that.
Due to legal restrictions, all Tracker students must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of their Standard class.

My child is/I am under 18, but I really want to come to Tracker classes, what can I do?
We love hearing that children and young adults are getting back into the woods! Unfortunately, due to legal restrictions, all students must be 18 years of age to attend a Tracker School class.
HOWEVER… Tom could not leave out such an important segment of society, so he created a non-profit organization called The Children of the Earth Foundation COTEF. COTEF runs classes and camps based on the teachings of Stalking Wolf — the same types of skills that Tom teaches in Tracker classes — but in a more experiential format designed especially for those under 18. You can learn more about COTEF programs, and sign up for their classes, on their website at http://www.cotef.org or by calling their office at (609) 971-1799.

How early can I sign up for a class?
You can sign up for a class as soon as it appears on the schedule, however, please keep in mind that once you have registered, if you are unable to attend the class for whatever reason, our Cancellation Policy will apply.

When is the latest that I can sign up for a class?
If a class is not full, we ask that you sign up a minimum of two weeks prior to the class start date, as we base our food and supplies orders on the number of students enrolled at that time.

My goal is to be an Instructor — what classes should I take?
The role of a Tracker School Instructor is not one you will see advertised on our website, and it is not offered based on the number of Tracker classes you have, or have not, taken. It is about the skills you have developed, and how you have integrated them into your life.

When will next year’s schedule be posted?
The following year’s schedule is usually posted in May or June. Keep an eye on the website, and sign up for our True Tracks e-mail newsletter to be kept up to date on this, and other important announcements.