July 11, 2024
Wood Workers Photo Gallery
This week we discovered the wonders of the woods around us! From whittling to fort-building to fire making to tree climbing, this shortened week was an action-packed adventure.
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July 11, 2024
Black Bear Photo Gallery
Campers had a blast this week whittling, crafting, splashing, and playing tons of new games! Cooling off in the creek while hunting for critters was a highlight.
July 11, 2024
Homestead at Umstead Photo Gallery
This week, we turned Schoolhouse into a Schoolhome by learning some classic homesteading activities! We had a blast making candles, baking cakes, sewing pouches, and making eco prints.
July 11, 2024
Umstead Before Time Photo Gallery
Campers learned fun facts about the history of Umstead State Park this week while also learning how plants and animals utilized this land before it even became a park! The group made sure to do some ‘hands-on learning’ by exploring what the park has to offer: everything from new base camps to the best creek […]
July 10, 2024
Dipped in Dirt Photo Gallery
During this program campers had many opportunities to get dirty and explore. They found natural deposits of clay and used it to make sculptures, dug in the dirt for bugs and signs of larger creatures, and trampled down the ground while running around playing camp games such as Werewolf.
July 10, 2024
Kingfisher Photo Gallery
This week the campers did a lot of exploring in a Kingfisher’s favorite place to be: near the water! They had a chance to visit multiple unique creek spots, learned to skip rocks, found countless crawfish, and played many fun games whenever they needed a break from the water. Fun times were had all around!