3. EverWild Mentors & Administrators a. Mentor Experience & Training Mentors receive background checks, Red Cross Pediatric/Child/Adult First Aid & CPR certifications and complete the Jon Young's Connecting Children to Nature course through the 8 Shields Institute. Mentors also receive training in EverWild policies and procedures, and have a background in as well as receive additional training in early childhood development. Mentors receive ongoing training from EverWild and are given opportunities to further their practice as Nature-Based Mentors. b. Meet the Team Visit our Meet the Team page to learn more about our Nature-Based Mentors, founders, and administrators, and their journey to EverWild.
“The very skilled educator knows when to offer an insight, a question or materials to support a child’s learning, but more importantly knows when to get out of the way.” — Jon Cree, UK Forest School Association
Parent Handbook pg. 6
