These campers hopped, skipped, and jumped their way through this first week of camp at Schenck Forest. We discovered new forest wonders, splashed in the cool creek, and played exciting games. The campers expanded their imaginations to play pretend as rabbits and crafted with natural materials. What a way to start the summer!
Welcome to the first week of Schoolhouse at Schenck Forest in many years! Our campers searched the forest high and low this week for captivating creek spots, fascinating forest features, and all the fun we could find. We brought in classic Schoolhouse games like Defeat the Lich, practiced new skills through our Growth Rings, and explored all over the woods. What a way to start the summer!
Once upon a time, Schoolhouse campers created a whole new world of fun! We played our most beloved games this week and brainstormed our own. We told legends, practiced our hiding skills, and ran faster than any campers have run before. When we put our heads together, we can do anything!
Campers practiced real-life architect skills this week as they built twig models to plan their forts. They worked together to construct their masterpieces and challenged themselves to build a raised platform! In the muddy end of the week, we had plenty of fun playing games and splashing in the creek.
Our young scientists discovered the special plants and animals of Schenck forest this week. They brought their imaginations to turn sticks into magic wands and play tree-wizard Beckon! We splashed in the creek, collected walking sticks, and played in SO much mud. It was a tree-mendous week!
We investigated all the big nature questions this week! What lives under the rocks in the creek? How do animals stay hidden from predators? What role do the trees play in forest life? The campers wondered all of these and more. They learned through experience by exploring the creek and woods, playing games, and investigating question after question. Their curiosity is inspiring!
Whether your camper arrived at camp as a bug-enthusiast, or preferred to appreciate them from a respectful distance, all were able to explore and discover the insect world this week. We searched the forest for real bugs and played pretend as insects in silly games. As usual, the creek was a blast! We loved the cool water on these hot summer days.
