May 15, 2018

Creek Explorers Photo Gallery

We had a delightful (and short!) camp week together at Umstead State Park. We explored the tributary and creek and found a bunch of critters like salamanders, crayfish, snails, and snakes. Our diverse weather allowed us to spend some time building forts and running around playing classic Schoolhouse games, and also warmed up enough for […]

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May 7, 2018

Growth Rings: Naturalist Skills Photo Gallery

This exciting week of spring camp was filled with new challenges, new friends, and new skills! Our campers worked hard to improve their abilities at things like whittling, plant identification, fire-building, and snake identification and handling. Many campers earned new Growth Rings to symbolize their new knowledge. When not working on our skills, we spent […]

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May 3, 2018

The Jason Davis Memorial Fund

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 […]

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May 3, 2018

Questions to Ask Your Pond Adventures Camper – Thursday

If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started… Can you describe the parts of a canoe paddle? How do you steer a canoe? What was one thing you saw while canoeing today? You have seen various reptiles and amphibians this week. Which […]

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May 1, 2018

Questions to Ask Your Pond Adventures Camper – Tuesday

If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started… The group began the week by exploring three different ponds located throughout the park. What plants did you see? Did you have a favorite? What animals did you see? Did you have a favorite? […]

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