Maya Reed
Posts by Maya Reed:
June 22-26: Toadstool Photo Gallery
Our youngest campers experienced the magic and wonder of nature through creativity and play! This fun-filled week was filled with adventures as we stepped into our quiet forest and peeked under logs in search of tiny mushrooms just waiting to be discovered. 🍄🌿✨
June 22-26: Lizard Photo Gallery
Leaping lizards! This was one awesome week! Campers sunned themselves on rocks, splashed in the creek, and investigated the forest floor for the sneaky reptiles that call this land home. We played lots of exciting games, and the campers created bright and colorful crafts.
June 22-26: Wilderness Wayfinders Photo Gallery
This week we learned how to find our way in the woods! Campers practiced using a compass, followed bearings, and tested their skills on mini orienteering courses throughout the forest. Between problem-solving on the trails and exploring new paths, it was an active week of navigation and adventure.
June 22-26: Ring Quest Photo Gallery
This week was all about challenge and choice! Campers pushed themselves to earn Growth Rings by practicing their firebuilding skills, whittling butterknives, and learning how to identify plants and snakes! It was a hands-on week of challenges, practice, and growth.
June 22-26: Box Turtle Photo Gallery
What a turtle-y awesome week! We learned all about our shelled friends during Turtle Shell Show and Tell, played a great game of Turtle Tag, and made some cute turtle crafts! When we weren’t having turtle-time we were building forts, playing in the creek, and finding lots of hidden treasures in the woods.
June 22-26: The Science of Schenck Forest Photo Gallery
Our young scientists wondered, investigated, and explored everything that Schenck Forest has to offer this week. We searched for macroinvertebrates in the creek, invasive species of plants on the land, and investigated water and soil all over the forest. We played as hard as we studied, and the whittling projects they created were especially epic with this group!
June 22-26: Get Wild! Photo Gallery
Our campers had a blast in this game packed week! They explored many parts of the woods and played classic Schoolhouse games with some fun twists. After adventuring through the forest, they cooled off by splashing in the river. They also built some awesome forts and practiced skills such as whittling.
June 22-26: Survive & Thrive Photo Gallery
Our 10-12 group survived and thrived during our overnight camp week! They trekked all over the park, exploring spots such as Secret Beach and Sennett’s Hole while staying cool by splashing in the river. Campers learned about some of the necessities for outdoor adventuring, and practiced some of their whittling and plant identification skills.