August 9, 2019
Campers spent the week learning about the ecosystem of the Eno River. We learned about how plants and animals depend on one another as well as human-impact. We gathered together to participate in a hands-on removal of as many invasive species as we could find. We also participated in an on-going trash clean up wherever […]
August 6, 2019
Our Bumblebee campers had a blast this week exploring all that Umstead State Park has to offer. We played field and forest games, sang songs, heard stories, whittled, and made new friends. Creek time was a favorite part of the day for many campers and the water provided much-needed relief during the hot summer days. […]
August 2, 2019
Our Moth campers had a delightful week exploring the creeks and trails of Umstead State Park. We spent our time playing forest and field games, practicing whittling with potato peelers, hearing stories, and building some epic forts. We even saw some cool critters! Check out the photos to see some of the fun.
August 2, 2019
Our bushcraft campers spent the week learning some skills to help them find the essentials for survival: food, water, and shelter. We had a great time collecting dew from the grass, learning about edible plants, building shelters, and practicing fire building with steel strikers and quartz or a bow drill! When we weren’t practicing our […]
August 2, 2019
Our Raccoon campers had a great time this week exploring Brumley Forest! Campers got to discover great hiding spots and run wild through the forest playing games like Werewolf and battle it out in an epic (and silly!) game of Sock War. Creek time was another highlight for many campers who got plenty muddy, hunted […]
July 26, 2019
This week at Schoolhouse was a thrilling literary adventure full of tales of nature and battling the elements. We read excerpts from classic books like “Hatchet,” “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” “Tuck Everlasting” and more. We used these stories as jumping off points for a variety of different games and activities. We also enjoyed water […]
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