No Signal Teaching
You're in the field—literally. No cell service, no Wi-Fi, no way to answer calls. By the time you're back in range, interested families have called three other schools.
Sound Familiar?
Every wilderness school knows these frustrations.
Gear List Questions
"What kind of knife?" "Can they bring their own sleeping bag?" "Do you provide food?" "What boots should I buy?" Every caller has 15 questions about what to bring.
Parent Anxiety
Parents want reassurance about safety, supervision ratios, emergency protocols, and whether their kid can handle it. These conversations take 30+ minutes each.
Seasonal Enrollment Rush
Summer camp registration hits in February. Week-long courses fill months ahead. When calls spike, you're still running programs and can't keep up.
Matching to Programs
Age ranges, skill levels, program intensity—callers need guidance on which course fits. A 10-year-old needs different options than a 16-year-old or an adult.
Medical & Allergy Forms
Every enrollment requires health information, allergies, medications, emergency contacts. Gathering this over the phone is tedious and error-prone.
The Wilderness Education Challenge
Why outdoor education programs have unique phone problems.
Teaching Happens Off-Grid
Your classroom is the forest, the desert, the mountains. That's the whole point. But it means you're unreachable during your most important work. The very thing that makes your program valuable makes you hard to contact.
Hiring dedicated phone staff rarely makes sense. Your programs run seasonally, your margins are thin, and finding someone who can actually explain primitive skills, foraging, or wilderness navigation to anxious parents is nearly impossible.
Meanwhile, parents researching programs are comparing multiple schools. The one that answers, explains clearly, and makes enrollment easy wins. The one that calls back two days later loses.
High-Value, High-Commitment Programs
Week-long youth camp: $800-$2,000. Adult survival course: $500-$1,500. Multi-week expedition: $3,000+. These aren't impulse purchases—families research carefully. But when they're ready to commit, they want to talk to someone NOW.
Before & After AI
Real impact on your wilderness school.
Before AI Agent
Field Day CallsAll missed
Evening InquiriesVoicemail
Response Time1-3 days
Lost Enrollments/Season15-30+
Parent Q&A Time10+ hours/week
After AI Agent
Field Day CallsAll answered
Evening InquiriesEnrolled 24/7
Response TimeInstant
Lost Enrollments/SeasonNear zero
Parent Q&A Time2 hours/week
What This Means For You
Real changes to your daily operations.
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Every call answered instantly—even when you're miles from cell service
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Program details explained to parents with patience and accuracy
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Gear lists and preparation info delivered automatically
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Students matched to appropriate programs by age and experience
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Enrollment deposits collected with secure payment links
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Your focus stays on teaching—not returning calls at midnight
Hear How It Sounds
A real example of how your AI agent handles a wilderness program inquiry.
Incoming Call — Tuesday 7:30 PM
Mountain Pathfinders Wilderness School • AI Agent
Built for Outdoor Education
Every feature designed for how wilderness schools actually work.
Conditions Context
Explains typical weather, terrain, and what to expect during different seasons. Helps families prepare with realistic expectations.
Gear Lists
Knows your packing requirements for each program and sends detailed lists automatically. Answers specific equipment questions.
Safety Info
Explains supervision ratios, staff certifications, emergency protocols, and communication options—the questions every parent asks.
Program Matching
Asks about age, experience, and interests to recommend the right program. Prevents mismatched enrollments and disappointed families.
Youth Registration
Handles minor enrollments with parent/guardian capture, emergency contacts, and medical form requirements.
Deposits & Payments
Sends secure payment links, manages payment plans, and tracks deposits to hold spots during busy enrollment seasons.
How It Works
Live in 72 hours, no tech skills needed.
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Quick Setup Call
15-minute call to learn your programs, age ranges, gear requirements, safety protocols, and enrollment process.
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We Build Your Agent
Custom AI trained on your specific offerings—program details, schedules, pricing, and how to address parent concerns.
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Forward & Teach
Forward your line or get a new number. Your AI handles calls while you focus on wilderness education.
One Agent, All Channels
Train once, deploy everywhere families reach out.
Phone Calls
Answers calls 24/7, explains programs, calms anxious parents, processes enrollments.
Most PopularTRAIN
ONCE
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SMS Text
Responds to texts, sends gear lists, handles quick questions from busy parents.
IncludedYour AI learns your programs once and handles every channel consistently. Same knowledge, same patience—whether families call or text.
Common Questions
Everything wilderness schools ask before getting started.
Can it explain our safety protocols?
Yes. The AI is trained on your specific safety measures—instructor certifications, supervision ratios, emergency procedures, communication methods—and explains them reassuringly to concerned parents.
Does it work with our registration system?
Yes. We integrate with CampMinder, Regpack, Active Network, CampDoc, and most major camp and course registration platforms.
Can it handle gear list questions?
Yes. The AI knows your specific gear requirements for each program and can answer detailed questions about boots, sleeping bags, clothing layers, and what you provide vs. what they bring.
What about different age programs?
The AI asks about participant age and experience level to recommend appropriate programs. It knows your age ranges, skill requirements, and can match families to the right course.
Can it collect health information?
The AI can capture basic health notes and send forms, but sensitive medical information is handled through your secure registration system after enrollment.
How long to get set up?
Most wilderness schools are live within 72 hours. We can rush before enrollment season if needed.
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