An Experiential

Learning Destination

Set on 1400+ acres in the scenic mountains of Berkshire County, MA, Ramblewild is home to four seasons of outdoor activities that are ideal for experiential learning. Ramblewild is located within easy driving distance of New York City, Boston, Hartford, and Albany. For participating students, Ramblewild’s Aerial Adventure Park is the program’s main focus: young visitors traverse from tree to tree on 150 different elements in 8 challenge courses, for an exhilarating experience that builds self-confidence, self-esteem and teamwork. The entire park is built sustainably without one single nail or screw placed in the trees – and an Indiana Jones suspension bridge crosses the property, in the middle of a pristine hemlock grove. As part of their experience, students enjoy an extensive network of hiking and snowshoeing nature trails that begin at the Ramblewild lodge and wind their way over the mountain; they are accompanied in their journey by experienced staff, and learn about the importance of our forests, modern forest management techniques and the value of conservation. The next portion of the program takes students to a 120-acre sugarbush that sources the raw material for a commercial maple syrup business and offers interesting science and technology insights. Finally, at the top of Brodie Mountain, the wind turbines of the Berkshire Wind Project are a visible display of the power of natural resources and provide lessons in energy generation and renewable energy.

Ramblewild is designed to immerse visiting students in the natural world so they leave refreshed, reconnected with nature, and full of indelible memories. Our nature curriculum has been aligned with Massachusetts STEM standards to foster strong ongoing partnerships with schools.