August 31, 2018

New Games: Running and Cunning Photo Gallery

Imagination and creativity were the themes of the week as campers invented new games and played some classic Schoolhouse games with new twists. Campers had a blast as they battled double Windigos, fought off (and became) werewolves,  stole feathers and tails, and searched for hidden objects in Brumley Forest. Creek time was a highlight this […]

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August 31, 2018

Muskrat Photo Gallery

Muskrat camp was all about exploration and creativity. We painted rocks to take home. When looking under logs, we discovered a whole world of little critters that help break down and nourish the forest floor. And it wouldn’t be a week at camp without a few classic Schoolhouse games. We played Sock Wars, Doxeneye, and […]

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August 31, 2018

Tracks and Trails Photo Gallery

Whether wading in the river or tiptoeing through the forest, finding tracks and animals is no small feat. Our campers searched high and low, turning over rocks and listening for animal calls, and their hard work paid off! We found microinvertebrates in the creeks, scat, and tracks on the forest floor, and turtles and snakes […]

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August 30, 2018

Sunfish Photo Gallery

Whittling and earth art really took center stage at this week’s Sunfish camp. We spent our time together trekking through the trails and splashing through the waterways, all while looking for critters like crayfish, turtles, and snakes. We built forts and fairy homes and played games like Beckon and Werewolf. Check out the photos below […]

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August 25, 2018

Frog Photo Gallery

Whether catching crayfish and making mud face paint at water time, building forts and playing games in the forest, or learning the basics of whittling with potato peelers, our Frog campers had an exciting and adventurous week at Umstead State Park. We filled our days with hikes, rambles, and games. We made new friends, learned […]

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August 24, 2018

Minnow Photo Gallery

Our Minnow campers had a busy, fun-filled week! Games were a highlight and campers enjoyed running, sneaking, hiding, and laughing through the forest and fields. We got to play classic Schoolhouse games like Beckon, Six Feathers, Knee-Coup, Kick the Can, and Dragon’s Egg. Creek time was another highlight and campers had a great time splashing, […]

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