Jason was a true lover of the great outdoors. He was an avid birder and naturalist and shared this passion with his friends and family. A hike with him helped inspire awe and curiosity about the wonders of nature – from the slipperiest salamander to the most beautiful wildflower. Jason also enjoyed camping and being able to truly immerse himself in the natural world. He embodied this spirit in his … [Read more...]
2018 Parent Orientations
As the weather warms up and days get longer, we know summer is getting closer. And that means our summer camp season is getting closer too! We understand there can be some questions and wonderings about sending your child to camp. How does water time work? What does a day look like? What kinds of activities do they do? What is a Windigo? We want parents to come to camp on their first morning … [Read more...]
Wilderness Survival Skills Photo Gallery
This week we learned all about what you need to stay alive in the wilderness and different survival skills. We gathered dew and dug a solar still for water and built debris huts for warmth and shelter. We practiced fire building skills and lighting matches and got to try out steel strikers and a bow drill. Our fire skills culminated in cooking 'snakes' over the fire, which were delicious! When we … [Read more...]
Adventure Is Out There Photo Gallery
This week of camp was dedicated to finding adventure, and we did! The beautiful fall weather led us to plenty of animals including a river cooter (turtle), two box turtles, a red spotted newt, a rabid wolf spider carrying her babies (don't worry, she's harmless), and plenty of crayfish and clams. We were lucky to have a freshly downed tree provide us with plenty of wood for whittling and making … [Read more...]
Woodpecker Photo Gallery
Whether playing games, singing sings, listening to stories, or splashing in the creek, our Woodpecker campers had a blast at Umstead State Park this week. During village time, some of us learned the basics of whittling with potato peelers while some of us built forts or hunted for the perfect walking stick. We enjoyed looking for critters throughout the park, and water time was a favorite activity … [Read more...]
Outdoor Survival Skills: July Photo Gallery
Looking for outdoor adventure? Look no further than Outdoor Survival Skills camp! We spent the week learning the basics of fire-building, shelter-making, edible plant-testing, water-finding and much more! We practiced using steel strikers, building shelters like lean-tos, and learning new knots to help in our endeavors. Of course, we took time each day to cool off in the creek and look for … [Read more...]
Firekeeper Photo Gallery
Whether focusing on safety, building techniques, or cooking, we spent this week learning all about fire. We got to practice making a few different kinds of fire structures and learned about different methods for igniting them, like using a bow drill or steel striker. When not learning about fires, we spent our time playing some classic Schoolhouse games like Six Feathers, and practiced our … [Read more...]
Wild Games Bonanza Photo Gallery
Games, games, and more games! We tried our hands at games that tested our communication, our balance, and our cooperation as a group. We ran through the forest, splashed through the Eno River, and found some critters along the way. Along with new games and activities, we played a few of our tried and true classics like Six Feathers, Glactigo, and Dragon's Egg. Here are a few photos from Wild Games … [Read more...]
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