August 31, 2018
Whether wading in the river or tiptoeing through the forest, finding tracks and animals is no small feat. Our campers searched high and low, turning over rocks and listening for animal calls, and their hard work paid off! We found microinvertebrates in the creeks, scat, and tracks on the forest floor, and turtles and snakes […]
August 30, 2018
Whittling and earth art really took center stage at this week’s Sunfish camp. We spent our time together trekking through the trails and splashing through the waterways, all while looking for critters like crayfish, turtles, and snakes. We built forts and fairy homes and played games like Beckon and Werewolf. Check out the photos below […]
August 25, 2018
Whether catching crayfish and making mud face paint at water time, building forts and playing games in the forest, or learning the basics of whittling with potato peelers, our Frog campers had an exciting and adventurous week at Umstead State Park. We filled our days with hikes, rambles, and games. We made new friends, learned […]
August 24, 2018
Our Minnow campers had a busy, fun-filled week! Games were a highlight and campers enjoyed running, sneaking, hiding, and laughing through the forest and fields. We got to play classic Schoolhouse games like Beckon, Six Feathers, Knee-Coup, Kick the Can, and Dragon’s Egg. Creek time was another highlight and campers had a great time splashing, […]
August 24, 2018
Rhythm & Roots was an awesome week filled with all sorts of projects, explorations, and games. Our campers had a blast designing and creating all sorts of instruments using things we found in Brumley Forest and topped off the week by performing an awesome original song at our Friday closing circles. Although the musical theme was fun, […]
August 24, 2018
Our Pioneer Life campers spent their week learning new skills and practicing old ones. Whether learning the finer points of debris shelters, compass basics, or Dutch oven cooking, we had a great time learning about the Pioneer days. We threw tomahawks and learned to play old-timey games like marbles. We also made time for some […]
