Summer Camp:
Week in the Woods for Teens
Upcoming Dates: June 20st - 25th 2010
Costs: $375. Includes all meals and a camp t-shirt. A deposit of $150 will save you a place.
Length of Time:Sunday 2:30pm to Friday Noon (5 nights)
Class Description
This is a nature awareness summer camp for young adults that will cover some survival skills. The objective of this camp is to connect our up coming leaders of the earth with nature in a fun sharing environment. Camp is for 5 nights, beginning on Sunday 3pm and concluding Friday Noon. It will be structured for fun learning, with plenty of games, and creativity. For ages 13 on through the teen years. Health minded meals will be provided, vegetarian fare available. A list of what to bring will be posted within this site. This camp has a limit of 25 so be sure to register early. Outdoor solar showers will be available.
***We will be teaching Hide Tanning, both the wet and dry scrape methods
- Building debris shelters
- Advanced Fire making skills (bow/hand drills)
- Basic animal tracking
- Finding your way in the woods
- Learning Nature's hazards
- Basketry
- Stargazing
- Knowing your knots and lashings
- Tree hugging and identification
- Outdoor cooking
- Native American Folklore
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Fishing basics
- Hay ride
- Sports
- Swimming
- Kayaking and canoing
- Archery
- Crafts
Boy and Girl Tipi's will be setup in different areas, bring your own bed roll, cots, air mattress etc. You may bring your own tent. Counselors will be with campers 24-7.
Things NOT to bring to camp: cell phones, hand held electronic games, fireworks, cigarettes, and snacks (they attract ants to the tents!)
You may bring iPods or CD players but ONLY for night time use in the tipi.
We have a swimming pond, so bring provisions to enjoy.
NOTE : All classes have a minimum number of registrants to make or sorry to say it will be cancelled. So bring your friends and tell everyone you know. Some classes are listed but are not currently on the schedule for the upcoming year. If your group has an interest we can schedule a date for you.
Large Family Rates are available.
Scout and other large groups of 12 or more are eligible for a group discount, contact us for more information.
