August 13, 2018
We’ll be honest, it might not have been the best week for fire making and shelter building 🙂 Campers did get some time to make debris huts early in the week, and many of the huts stayed dry in the rain (a great test of craftsmanship!). We didn’t get to all of our fire activities, […]
August 10, 2018
Raccoon camp was a blast! Between running, hiding, sneaking, and can-kicking, our campers learned the joy of playing with honor and the benefit of brushing up on your camouflage skills. They sang songs, listened to stories, built forts, and hiked all over Umstead State Park. No Schoolhouse week would be complete without plenty of time […]
August 10, 2018
Whether searching the forest floor for critters or building rock structures in the creek, our Newt campers had a blast exploring Umstead State Park. We learned a bit about amphibious habitats and built our own forest habitats (forts!). We sang songs, listened to stories, and learned the basics of whittling with potato peelers. We played […]
August 10, 2018
If you learned about the water cycle, visited a new creek spot each day, learned to play with honor, and whittled with a potato peeler, you might have been a camper in Summer Streams. This week we focused on the wonders of water, including learning about water filtration, tributaries and creeks, and much more! Of […]
August 10, 2018
Adventure was the name of the game at Umstead State Park this week. Our fearless campers learned about all kinds of skills associated with exploring the backcountry. We learned about water filters, shelters, and cooking fires, as well as various kinds of handy knots. Some campers took the opportunity to work on Growth Rings as […]
August 9, 2018
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started…
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