Questions to Ask Your Sapling Camper – Tuesday
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started…
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started…
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started…
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started…
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 striker fires, and even got a chance to try a bow drill. We had a pretty good snake week and caught some northern water snakes, a queen snake, and a black rat snake. Campers interested in whittling got to practice their skills by whittling flat-sided objects, butter knives, and few even started some wooden spoons! It’s a fun time to learn about plants in Brumley Forest because some edible plants are ripening (blackberries and autumn olives). Campers got to make plant presses and press some samples to practice their identification skills. Any extra time was filled with some great creek time (crayfish!) and game-playing (Windigo!). It was a great week with campers leaving with plenty of new skills – check out some of our photos to see what our week was like!
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 was Sock Wars. Campers dodged and ducked flying socks while trying to launch them at the other side, all the while trying to protect their Jedi! Creek time was another favorite of many campers with some choosing to catch crayfish, some wild splash wars, some creek construction, and plenty of exploring. Any time we had left was filled with storytelling, whittling, and some climbing around Viney Village. Check out our photo gallery to get a glimpse of our great week!
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started…
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started…
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started…
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started…
This week we really tackled the question of what to build. Campers practiced whittling, sawing, lashing, and hand drill skills as they made all sorts of creations including clothes hangers, wooden animal sculptures, gnomes, and even an elevated platform fort. Creek time was a favorite for many campers and catching crayfish, touching a northern water snake, having some wild splash fights, and getting muddy were just a few ways campers spent their time. When we weren’t creating or cooling off, we played plenty of games including Kick the Can, Sock Wars, and Six Feathers. We were amazed to see some awesome creations being crafted, whittled, and built this week while having a great time in camp. Check out our photos to see more about how we spent this week!