Our first week at Duke Forest and campers were buzzing like bees! We had a chance to build forts, splash in the creek, relax during storytelling, explore the forests and fields, try our hand at whittling, and of course, play some amazing Schoolhouse games!
Our first week in Duke Forest! Running, hiding, seeking, tagging, dodging, sneaking and strategizing – there were many ways to play in this fun week full of games. We also built epic forts, explored the forests and creeks, and enjoyed camp in a new space!
Barred Owls are the silent hunters of the forest, swooping in to surprise their prey. This week campers tried their hand at games utilizing stealth. We also tried to chat with some barred owls to see if they would answer back. And in Duke Forest we had the chance to build forts, splash in the creek, relax during storytelling, explore the forests, whittle, and of course, play some amazing Schoolhouse games!
This week was dedicated to the design and construction of forest fortresses, castles, and structures big and small! A classic Schoolhouse activity took center stage as we built with branches, logs, rocks, clay, and other materials we found in the forest.
Like the majestic northern water snake, campers explored the creeks and enjoyed the forest. In our games, we imitated the northern water snake by using the tools of camouflage and stealth to survive. Along with these themed activities, we built forts, splashed in the creek, relaxed during storytelling, explored the forests and fields, whittled, and of course, played some amazing Schoolhouse games!
The forest is a magical place of wonder that rewards imagination and creativity. Did your camper find a staff suitable for a wizard or whittle their own wand? Perhaps they built a fort for a fairy or summoned the birds with a call. We encountered mythical monsters in games, frolicked through the forest, sought out the extraordinary in the ordinary, felt the power of friendship, and experienced forest magic in an unforgettable week of camp!
The forest and creeks provide the perfect setting for hearing, crafting, and sharing stories and songs at camp. This week we explored the exciting elements that compose a captivating story. We dove into the world of character creation and plot development as we crafted and shared our own stump-side stories and stream-side songs together. We also made our own characters from natural materials from the forest. It was a week all about engaging the imagination!
