June 17, 2019

What to Bring to Camp
and What to Leave at Home

Tips from the Pros Weight: Remember your child will be carrying their backpack for some or most of the day! Extra weight in a backpack can create an additional challenge. Backpacks: Many school backpacks are fine for our programs. Please don’t send backpacks with string or rope straps. A comfortable backpack (size and style) will […]

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June 14, 2019

Operation Exploration Photo Gallery

Our 2019 Summer started out with a fantastic week of rambling and exploring Brumley Forest! We got the chance to be the first campers of the summer to check out different base camps and water spots and find out what has changed since the spring season. Campers had a chance to try their hand at […]

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June 14, 2019

Fishing for Beginners Photo Gallery

Jigs, lines, and loops may sound like a complicated dance, but this week they were the tools we used use to catch local fish in our lake and creeks. We spent our time together making our own fishing poles and learning traditional fishing techniques. We broke up our fishing time with plenty of games, looking […]

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June 14, 2019

Turtle Photo Gallery

Our Turtle campers had a blast this week exploring the trails and creeks of Umstead State Park. We looked for critters, built forts, heard stories, and played games like Camouflage and Beckon. It was an excellent way to kick off our summer of fun at Schoolhouse of Wonder. Check out the photos below to see […]

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June 14, 2019

Bluebird Photo Gallery

Whether splashing about in the creeks, running through the forest, or listening to counselors spin stories, our Bluebird campers kept busy for this short 3-day camp week. We learned about whittling, searched for critters and made new friends. Take a look at the photos below to catch a glimpse of the fun! 

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June 14, 2019

Eno Safari Photo Gallery

This week, campers spent their time learning about the different species of animals we have at West Point on the Eno park and how they interact with our ecosystem. We spent our days searching the forest for signs of wildlife such as animal tracks, homes, and scat! Activities included log rolling, making bird feeders and […]

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