October 16, 2018
Questions to Ask Your Old Timey Adventures Camper – Tuesday
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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October 12, 2018
Adventure Is Out There Photo Gallery
This week of camp was dedicated to finding adventure, and we did! The beautiful fall weather led us to plenty of animals including a river cooter (turtle), two box turtles, a red spotted newt, a rabid wolf spider carrying her babies (don’t worry, she’s harmless), and plenty of crayfish and clams. We were lucky to […]
October 12, 2018
Wilderness Survival Skills Photo Gallery
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
Treehugger Photo Gallery
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
Wild Games Bonanza Photo Gallery
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
Chart Your Own Course: Survival Edition Photo Gallery
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 […]