October 9, 2024

Crossroads of Adventure Photo Gallery

This session our campers were characters in a story! Each day of the week, campers were presented with a new choice, puzzle, or challenge that determined that day’s adventure and added a brand new chapter to the story. Each decision changed the course of the story, with new games and activities to follow. They worked […]

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October 7, 2024

Reptile Wrangler Photo Gallery

Campers explored the woods of Umstead State Park this week and discovered deer bones, crawfish, fun games, new friends, and more! By the end of the week the group wrangled a turtle and multiple Northern Water Snakes!

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October 3, 2024

Junior Naturalists Photo Gallery

This week we explored old and new parts of the forest! We went to our favorite beloved base camps and trekked out to new territory where we found cute animals, epic mudslides, and a new favorite creek spot! We played, splashed, and explored our way through this week as junior naturalists.

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October 3, 2024

Eno Naturalists Photo Gallery

This week we learned how to become stewards of the Eno River and how to care for the natural world all around us. Campers made crafts out of invasive plants, worked together to beautify the park, and of course, played classic Schoolhouse games in between. We had fun and gave back to the park that […]

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September 24, 2024

Go With the Flow Photo Gallery

The changes of seasons create amazing colors and patterns all around us! Have you ever wondered why autumn is also called fall? This week we explored the changes around us as the days cooled off, the trees have started to change, and the animals begin preparing for winter. We foraged, made natural dyes, and explored […]

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September 23, 2024

Outdoor Survival Skills Photo Gallery

Campers really put their Outdoor Survival Skills to the test this week, having to utilize them in both rain and shine! This included using knots to build boats, learning to start fires, and identifying edible plants that grow within Umstead State Park!

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