This page contains everything you need to register for: (1) the Tracker Gathering
and (2) The TCNA Certification "Eval" with Matt Nelson. 

To register for other workshops, leaders have links on their workshop page on the calendar

For other donations to YMCA Camp Ravencliff or TCNA, visit the donations & directory page

This section will show you how to register for the Tracker Gathering

Donate $25 per day per person to YMCA Camp Ravencliff
(Earlybird Discount $15/day if register before May 31)

Day Use Donation includes:

• a cabin bunk bed in a rustic cabin (optional) or a camping spot in 64 acres of Redwood Forest (optional).  See the FAQs for more details on the cabin bunk beds and camping. FAQs
• Starlink super-fast Wi-Fi at The Lodge
• Total use of the facilities at Camp Ravencliff, including flush-toilet bathrooms, hot showers, use of The Lodge kitchen, dining room and free evening tracking and "fun" events

STEP 1: 

Calculate the number of days you will be on-site including your arrival date (minimum 3 days). Multiply the number of days of your stay/participation by $15 (or $25 after May 31) and make your appropriate donation at the link below.  If you know that you would like to attend, but are not certain of the dates. You can reserve your spot by registering for three days and changing the arrival and departure dates or adding days at a later time.  More details in the FAQs 

All proceeds will be directed to YMCA Camp Ravencliff's scholarship fund, which broadens access to camp for families with financial need, and to the TCNA Financial Access Fund which broadens access to world-class tracking education. 

NOTE:  Minimum stay is 3 days.  You may always add more days later or even change arrival and departure dates even after we reach capacity and close new reservations.

STEP 2: 

Make Your Day Use Donation to Camp Ravencliff at this link:   Make your donation HERE

STEP 3:

We'll reply ASAP and ask a few more clarifying questions to make sure that we have all the information we need to assure a phenomenal experience for you.  Our goal is to exceed your expectations. 

STEP 4:

Upon receipt of your response to our clarifying questions we will officially confirm your reservation.  

Questions? Contact us  or take a look at frequently asked questions FAQs

DAILY WORKSHOPS: To pay for workshops, use the links on the calendar page to navigate to the specific workshop page where you will find instructions to register for that specific event.  It's sort of like ordering off a menu!  See all workshops & events on the CALENDAR

2-DAY CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP:  $450

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $395 until May 31, 2026
100% of all proceeds donated to TCNA Financial Access Fund   

RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Two-Day Certification Training with Matt Nelson

STEP ONE: choose your preferred event

Sept 6/7   Make your early bird reservation: $395 for Sept 6&7

Sept 9/10  Make your early bird reservation:  $395 for Sept9&10

$395 earlybird pricing is in effect until May 1. 

STEP TWO:  We will reply ASAP with a few questions to ensure a great experience for you.  Your reservation is not official until we receive your response. 

STEP THREE:  upon receipt of your reply, we will confirm that your registration is official.   
Questions?  Contact us  or take a look at frequently asked questions FAQs

SOLD OUT?   There is still a good chance...

There most definitely will be cancellations.  If the Certification you wish to join is sold out, please contact us to be placed on the wait list. Life tends to come up for people, thus there  will be cancellations. The only way you can take advantage of a cancellation is to be on the wait list. If you're on the wait list, we will contact you when a cancellation occurs (there is no obligation or cost to be on the wait list).

TCNA CERTIFICATION REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Please read the next section about trip insurance. It's very inexpensive and saves you the sting of an emergency cancellation. We urge you to obtain trip insurance (see below).  

The event cancel policy is:  100% refund if you or we find a replacement for your spot. We will maintain a waiting list. 

TRIP INSURANCE ONLY $23.04

We urge you to obtain trip insurance to avoid the sting of losing your tuition fees in the event "life comes up" and you must cancel. Finding trip insurance is simple on the internet - there are many excellent companies. A good site recommended by Forbes offers many options.  A search in 2025 found $500 of coverage for only $23.04 on Travelinsurance.com