October 12, 2018
This week we learned all about what you need to stay alive in the wilderness and different survival skills. We gathered dew and dug a solar still for water and built debris huts for warmth and shelter. We practiced fire building skills and lighting matches and got to try out steel strikers and a bow […]
October 12, 2018
From the deepest of roots to the newest of buds, we learned all about trees this week. We learned about different native trees and explored the eco systems our trees provide. We found critters of all kinds in that eco system, including snakes, toads, turtles, and more. We spent plenty of time playing forest games […]
October 11, 2018
Games, games, and more games! We tried our hands at games that tested our communication, our balance, and our cooperation as a group. We ran through the forest, splashed through the Eno River, and found some critters along the way. Along with new games and activities, we played a few of our tried and true […]
October 9, 2018
Survival has never been more fun! This week, we were a band of shipwrecked sailors who had to brave the wild land along the Eno River. We made shelter, ate edible plants from the forest, and built a fire to roast dough boys, topped with hand made butter. In addition to our wrecked ship predicament […]
October 3, 2018
Three days of camp at three different locations throughout Wake county led to dozens of adventures! Whether experiencing Umstead Amphitheater, Umstead Whispering Pines, or Harris Lake County Park, we crammed as much camp fun as possible into our short time together. We built forts, played games, explored the trails and creeks, whittled and much more! […]
September 28, 2018
Whether learning how to pitch a light-weight tent, taking in some basics of campfire cooking, or practicing orienteering skills by going on a compass-and-map scavenger hunt, our campers had a blast this week learning the basics of backpacking. We also made time for some classic Schoolhouse games, fort-building, whittling, and more! Take a look at […]
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