Family Nature Summits: Black Hills Summit: Full Schedule

If you would like to join a class that is frozen, please send us a message or email, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

The Summit Handbook and our pick-a-hike guide are helpful resources! Email [email protected] with additional questions or message us in Sched!

Session availability is subject to change due to weather, availability, and interest. Classes with fewer than 5 participants are subject to cancellation. You are only able to sign up for one class during a time period (including waitlists). We do our best to accommodate waitlists.

Add/Dropping Classes: All classes with an additional cost have a final add/drop date of July 13. After July 13th, you will be responsible for the cost of the class unless we can fill the spot. Classes with no additional cost can be added/dropped at any time.

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6:15am MDT

Morning Meditation

Wednesday August 5, 2026 6:15am - 6:45am MDT

Pavillion

Join Heather Fenyk in a grounding morning meditation class designed to help you transition from sleep to waking life with clarity, intention, and peace. Before diving into the noise and demands of your Summit Schedule, step into a calm, supportive space where you can quiet the mind, connect with your breath, and cultivate a sense of inner steadying.
Whether you are looking to reduce morning anxiety, improve focus, or simply find a pocket of stillness in a busy week, this class offers the perfect energetic reset.

Faculty

Heather Fenyk

President, Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership

It's all about watersheds! I love talking about civic science, community stewardship of urban lands, environmental education, and getting city folk out and exploring the wilds of central New Jersey. Talk to me about Environmental Justice, community resilience, and using technology... Read More →

Wednesday August 5, 2026 6:15am - 6:45am MDT
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Early Morning, Difficulty- Easy

9:00am MDT

Women in the Wilderness

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm MDT

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Join us for a day spent exploring women’s experience in Nature. We will touch on science, ritual, and the wisdom of place/self in three workshops.

This is an all-day class that will be held both outdoors and indoors. Short hiking and some sitting in a natural setting will be part of the fun! Be prepared with good clothing for the sun and for your comfort. If sitting on the ground is difficult, please let us know ahead of time, and we will bring outdoor chairs as needed.

If you have a small special token of your connection to nature, please bring it with you!

Faculty

Heather Fenyk

President, Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership

Amy hahn

Hike Leader, Faculty

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm MDT
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Discussion, Difficulty- Easy

9:30am MDT

$$ Arts & Crafts- Native Flute Workshop (Session 1/2)

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 12:00pm MDT

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Guided by flutist Tony Duncan (Apache-Arikara & Hidatsa), you will use a kit to create your own instrument. Along the way, we will discuss the history of the flute and basic playing techniques so you can play your first notes before leaving. Duncan has performed all over the world and released ten recordings for the Native American flute, with five albums for Canyon Records. This is a unique opportunity to create your own instrument, learn the native history of the flute, and play a few notes on the flute with a world-renowned artist. Please note, this class will be focused on the construction and history of the flute, while you will learn the basics of playing a note or two, we will not have time for additional lessons. You will have plenty of time to practice at home!

Cost: $35

**Please note, you will need to come for a second session to complete your flute

Faculty

Tony Duncan

Faculty

Tony is from the Apache Nation and is a Native American Hoop Dancer, Flute Player, and Storyteller. He is a six-time world Champion Hoop Dancer, the Native American Music Awards Artist of the Year, and is featured on a USPS (powwow) Forever Stamp. Tony has toured internationally... Read More →

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 12:00pm MDT
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Arts & Crafts

Cost $35

7:00pm MDT

Family Friendly- An Evening of Native Music & Dance

Wednesday August 5, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT

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This dynamic program is designed to inspire, educate, and entertain audiences of all ages. More than just a performance, it is an invitation to celebrate the enduring beauty, resilience, and joy of Indigenous culture. Join faculty members Michelle (Ojibwe), Chris Estes (Kul Wicasa Oyate), and Tony Duncan (Apache) for an evening of music and dance. Michelle and Chris are both lead dancers for Brule, a contemporary Native American music group. This program is designed for all ages.

Faculty

Michelle Reed

Faculty

A member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Ojibwe, Michelle is one of the founders of the Woodland Sky native American Dance Troupe, sharing the culture and dances of Wisconsin’s first peoples. Michelle is also one of the lead female dancers for Brulé, a renowned Native American contemporary... Read More →

Chris Estes

Faculty

Chris is Lakota from the Lower Brulé Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. He is known for his work as a traditional dancer, singer, and performer with Brulé. The Brulé Music Group, based in South Dakota, has traveled the world showcasing contemporary Native American culture, and with millions... Read More →

Tony Duncan

Faculty

Wednesday August 5, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
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Evening Program

6:15am MDT

9:00am MDT

9:30am MDT

7:00pm MDT

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