Wake

We had a great week exploring Umstead State Park together. We studied the life cycle of frogs and were lucky enough to see them in various phases of that life cycle while exploring the creek and forest. In addition to frogs and tadpoles, we also found a variety of spiders, some crayfish, and even got to touch a northern water snake! We rambled through the woods and built structures like forts and bridges. Many campers also worked on their skills in areas like whittling, snake identification & handling, fire-building, and plant identification. Some campers earned Growth Rings for their achievements in those areas. And of course, no camp week would be complete without a bunch of games. Six Feathers was a favorite for many campers. It was an interesting and fun week. Take a look at the photos below to see how we ended our week dirty, tired, and happy. 

Our Squirrel campers had a week full of adventure and exploration! We hiked, splashed, ran, hid, and sang our way through Umstead State Park. We got to look closely at nature, using nets in the creek and binoculars in the forest. We played games and listened to stories about animals and people alike. Of course, no week at Schoolhouse of Wonder would be complete without critters, and this week was no different. We found everything from teeny, tiny newts to big ol’ black rat snakes. Take a look at the photos below to see how we ended our week dirty, tired, and happy!