For some, graduating The Immersion is just the start of a lifelong nature connection journey. Year 2 supports students in looking ahead to what is next in their work and life after completing The Immersion. Whether you need a reset after attending The Immersion years ago or you are a recent graduate who wants to dive deeper into skills and community, Immersion Year 2 is ready to welcome you back to Linne Doran!
What would it feel like to reconnect with the core routines of your Wilderness Awareness School student experience and continue your nature connection journey? Do you want to learn with a small and intimate group of like-minded people?
NEW in 2026-27 – Immersion Year 2 will be comprised of:
- Year 2 students will have class days primarily on Fridays. Friday class days and field trips specifically designed for Immersion Year 2 students will deepen core routines and skills through three primary curriculum areas (see below).
- You will be able to participate in most class days and field trips with the first-year Immersion students, fostering a strong and dynamic community. Besides some key expeditions, these days will be optional. You will be able to create an “a la carte” experience based on your interest and availability.
- Community “dirt time” – designed and structured to cultivate an embodied practice
PLEASE NOTE: The First round of applications are due by April 15th. With the smaller class size, we need to have enough interest by May 1st to run this program. Please apply early if you are considering attending this program. This will help us gauge interest and allocate the necessary resources. If you’re a graduate of The Immersion and interested in participating in Immersion Year 2, APPLY HERE.
Core Curriculum Areas
Natural & Cultural History of the Pacific Northwest
Students will step further into learning about the ecological landscapes and culturescapes of our region. This area of curriculum will study ecology, ornithology, bird language, wildlife tracking, botany, and cultural studies.
Bushcraft & Outdoor Skills
This area will take students much further into bushcraft, survival, and other outdoor living and traveling skill sets. It will include advanced work with fire, shelter, campcraft, navigation, food and water procurement, and wildcrafting.
Leadership, Awareness, & Self Discovery
Students will continue their practices of core routines, self-awareness, embodiment, justice awareness, and communication and group process work. This component aims to leave second-year graduates more connected to who they are and how they may maximize their potential in this world.
Program Logistics
- Immersion Year 2 will begin in early September and end in late May/early June.
- This cohort will have a maximum of 14 students, with an average student/teacher ratio of 7:1.
- Standard class days for Year 2 will be on Fridays. These class days will focus on new curriculum areas as well as advanced curriculum building on class days from Year 1. There is a wide range of content to choose from and students will be able to give input into what we offer. Expect a significant amount of naturalist training, birding, wild plants, bushcraft, and survival skills
- Year 2 students are able to attend a majority of Year 1 class days throughout the year; these are not mandatory and will allow you to “choose your own adventure”.
- Year 2 students will join Year 1 for key experiences including: Opening Week, OR Dunes, Shelter Overnight, Winter Guilds, Eastside Trip, Scout Camp, Closing Week. The year will also include a Year 2-specific Survival Trip.
- Instructors will include a variety of incredibly talented staff including Brooke Nelson, Year 1 Staff, and Guest Instructors.
- Price reduced! – Tuition for this program is $7,495 with a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 due upon enrollment.
Meet Your Instructors:
Jeni Ronald
Richie Rivera-Booth
Brooke Nelson
Andy Franjevic
Ready to Join?
If you’re a graduate of The Immersion and interested in participating in Immersion Year 2, apply here. The First round of applications are due by April 15th. With the smaller class size, we need to have enough interest by May 1st to run this program. Please apply early if you are considering attending this program. This will help us gauge interest and allocate the necessary resources.
If you have any questions, please email Dan Corcoran at [email protected].