Loblolly

Campers spent the week looking for snakes! In between searches their time was spent making paper plate snake crafts, playing Werewolf tag, and looking for Crawfish in our creek. While no snakes were found, much fun was still had!

Garter Snake (Wake – Loblolly, July 15-19, 2024)

Everyone learned all about reptiles and amphibians this week at Umstead State Park! When campers took a break from catching salamanders and skinks during creek time they spent the rest of their time crafting paper frogs, playing Defeating the Lich and Sachamamba Snake Tag.

Herptile Heroes (Wake – Loblolly, July 15-19, 2024)

The group learned how to use the natural resources Umstead State Park has to offer. They used fallen limbs to build shelters, learned how to braid rope, used the leaves to hide the gourd during Defeat the Lich, and rocks to try and dam the falls at their spa favorite creek spot Spa City. They really did have a chance to do it all this week!

Survival in Style (Wake – Loblolly, July 15-19, 2024)

Campers enjoyed their time under the oak trees as they played camouflage, tree tag, and beckon this week at camp! When the rain required a stronger shelter than the Oak leaves, the group enjoyed many board games, stories, and friendship bracelets under the Loblolly Shelter.

Acorn (Wake – Loblolly, July 22-26, 2024)

Over 20 growth rings were earned this week as the group dove into all four categories with gusto! Baby Northern Water Snakes were found at the creek, they were able to whittle kindling for their fire building, and enjoyed a snack of Sourwood Tree Leaves whenever they needed a break.

Growth Rings with Gusto (Wake – Loblolly, July 22-26, 2024)

This crew went all over Umstead State Park this week as they searched for the Spa City treasure! While it was never found, everyone had a spectacular time turning the whole week into an adventure story as they found new base camps, discovered creek spots, and did lots of whittling and fire building.

Finding Your Way! (Wake – Loblolly, July 22-26, 2024)

Campers got very crafty this week as they had chances to create their own Crawdads out of different materials. When not creating their own, time was spent looking for the real deal in our creek spots while enjoying the shade.

Crawdad (Wake – Loblolly, July 29 – Aug 2, 2024)

The group had a lot of fun, fun, fun during their week of games games games at Umstead State Park this week! They played running games like Werewolf, hiding games like Camouflage, team games like Defeat the Lich, and still had time for the creek each day!

Games, Games, Games! (Wake – Loblolly, July 29 – Aug 2, 2024)

Campers did a little bit of everything this week as the group hit all of the camp classics! Each morning included a fun game like Defeat the Lich or Bakweli while the afternoons consisted of creek stomping to new water spots.

Best of the Bigs! (Wake – Loblolly, July 29 – Aug 2, 2024)

Campers had blast this week participating in a mix of crafts, games, and creek time! When the group needed to take breaks from the rain, they made friendship bracelets, played games, and shared stories!

Squirrel (Wake – Loblolly, August 5-9, 2024)