May 15, 2018
We had a delightful (and short!) camp week together at Umstead State Park. We explored the tributary and creek and found a bunch of critters like salamanders, crayfish, snails, and snakes. Our diverse weather allowed us to spend some time building forts and running around playing classic Schoolhouse games, and also warmed up enough for […]
May 8, 2018
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started… We have told many different stories so far this week. What stories did you hear? Was there anything that you learned from these stories? You have found a variety of critters while we were […]
May 7, 2018
This exciting week of spring camp was filled with new challenges, new friends, and new skills! Our campers worked hard to improve their abilities at things like whittling, plant identification, fire-building, and snake identification and handling. Many campers earned new Growth Rings to symbolize their new knowledge. When not working on our skills, we spent […]
May 3, 2018
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started… Can you describe the parts of a canoe paddle? How do you steer a canoe? What was one thing you saw while canoeing today? You have seen various reptiles and amphibians this week. Which […]
May 1, 2018
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started… The group began the week by exploring three different ponds located throughout the park. What plants did you see? Did you have a favorite? What animals did you see? Did you have a favorite? […]
April 24, 2018
If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started… This week’s theme is Native Ways and we have been learning about Native American traditions and culture. What are some different kinds of Native American homes and what was the reason behind each type […]
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