April 13, 2018
We traveled back in time for this week of spring camp! Campers got to try their hand at pioneer skills like throwing tomahawks, whittling, and churning butter. We also got to play plenty of games – both Schoolhouse and pioneer style. Playing marbles was a huge hit this week, as were ‘hoop and dart’ and ‘graces.’ […]
April 11, 2018
Spring Sprout Walkabout was a true spring camp with plants blooming, critters starting to come out, and of course a wide range of temperatures! Our campers braved some chilly weather and enjoyed some warm afternoons building forts, whittling, and exploring creeks. We found plenty of critters including a worm snake, a brown snake, frogs, and […]
April 9, 2018
This week we blended in with our environment by making leaf crowns, ghillie suits, and playing a ton of sneaky, hiding games! Dressing ourselves up to look more like the forest was a huge hit, and campers loved playing Schoolhouse classics like Beckon, Scout Mission, Windigo, and Six Feathers. We also spent time studying animal […]
April 6, 2018
Challenge made; challenge accepted! Our Accept the Challenge campers had a fun and exciting week filled with adventures of all kinds. They cruised through Team Challenges like the human knot, tennis ball, and crossing Meg’s Chocolate River. They fully embraced the Animal Challenges and were rewarded with a bunch of salamanders and crayfish. They put on […]
April 3, 2018
“Gather ’round and listen to this tale of adventure…” We spent Carolina Folklore camp listening to stories from all over North Carolina. From tales originating with the Cherokee Nation to the lore of the Pirates of the Outer Banks, we heard about origins and adventures from different times and places. We also learned tips and […]
March 30, 2018
What do you do when your “spring” camp brings you snow? Build a fire and roast some marshmallows, of course! And what do you do when your theme is about mythical creatures? Build fairy houses, troll bridges, wizard staffs, and fairy wands! We did all that and more out at Whispering Pines this week. We […]
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