July 20, 2018

Fern Photo Gallery

We packed as much adventure and exploration as possible into our 5 days together in Fern camp. We hiked the trails, splashed in the creek, and found critters of all kinds, including frogs, toads, crayfish, and snakes both large and small. We even found a big ol’ salamander! We played games like Kick-the-Can, Werewolf, Jump […]

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July 20, 2018

Cardinal Photo Gallery

If you learned to whittle with a potato peeler, built a mud tunnel, found a crayfish, or played Beckon and Eagle Eye, you might have been a camper in Cardinal camp! We spent the week exploring Umstead State Park and seeing all that the great outdoors have to offer us. Whether hiking the trails, using […]

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July 20, 2018

Scales, Tails, and Feathers Photo Gallery

Games, forts, songs, whittling, water time–we had it all at Scales, Tails, and Feathers camp! We spent our week at Umstead State Park hiking the trails and learning all about different kinds of animals. We found crayfish, snakes, and even a teeny frog. Some campers took the opportunity to hone their skills and earned various Growth […]

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July 20, 2018

Knife and Knot Skills Photo Gallery

Whether honing their whittling skills or learning a variety of new knots, our campers this week had a blast enjoying our theme. We learned about different kinds of knives and their uses, while also focusing on the rules and guidelines that allow us to work safely with knives of all kinds. Looking for critters in […]

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July 20, 2018

Flying Squirrel Photo Gallery

Flying Squirrel campers had a fantastic time rambling around the forest, running through the field, and cooling off in the creek. This week was full of games, crafts, whittling, and some great water time. Campers practiced their hiding and sneaking skills in games like Beckon and Eagle Eye, but the hit game of the week […]

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July 20, 2018

Growth Rings: Naturalist Adventure Photo Gallery

This was a jam-packed week learning all about our four growth ring topics: plant identification, fire building, snake identification and handling, and whittling. Many campers were inspired to learn about and practice their skills in these areas and many, many growth rings were earned. In fire building, campers learned how to light a match, practiced steel […]

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