Campers had a blast this week as they made waves splashing in the creek and soared through the sky on our home-made rope swing! Other highlights of the week included seeing a red-tailed hawk, playing kick the can (multiple times!), and building forts.
Just as nature nurtures us, this camp was focused on giving back to our beloved Duke Forest as we nurtured nature and focussed on conservation. We learned small ways to make a big difference for the forests, creeks, and animals of Duke Forest, like repurposing invasive plants into nature art, upcycling recyclables, and restoring the beauty of the park. Our appreciation for the forest grew as we ran, hid, sought and splashed our way through the forests and rivers we’ve helped protect.
Just as nature nurtures us, this camp was focused on giving back to our beloved Duke Forest as we nurtured nature and focussed on conservation. We learned small ways to make a big difference for the forests, creeks, and animals of Duke Forest, like repurposing invasive plants into nature art, upcycling recyclables, and restoring the beauty of the park. Our appreciation for the forest grew as we ran, hid, sought and splashed our way through the forests and rivers we’ve helped protect.
This week, we experienced the magic and wonder of nature through creativity and play! This fun-filled week was a wonderful introduction to experiencing the outdoors. We may not have found any woodchucks chucking any wood, but we had a great time building our own burrows in the forest, climbing trees, and creating our own tongue twisters! Along with these themed activities, campers had a chance to build forts, splash in the creek, relax during storytelling, explore the forests and fields, try their hand at whittling, and of course, play some amazing Schoolhouse games!
This week, campers explored orienteering through teamwork and problem-solving! After mastering the basics on day one, each day brought a new course for the group to tackle together. They navigated the forest, building skills and confidence in exciting, short bursts of adventure.
This week, campers used all five senses in a fun-filled sensory adventure! They listened for birds on nature rambles, felt different animal furs, searched for the gourd in Defeat the Lich, and smelled the campfire smoke while boiling pine needle tea to taste. It was a truly SENSE-sational experience!
