Summer Outdoors Day Camps 

Calling all WILDERNESS WARRIORS! Come join us on a week-long outdoor quest unlike any other. Excitement awaits around every tree! We will build shelters, overcome challenges using teamwork, and learn survival skills you might just need one day -- all while having fun and playing games within the forest.

All scientists start somewhere -- some start with us! Campers will embark on a week full of butterfly nets, bug jars, and binoculars. We will step into the shoes of biologists and botanists alike as we explore the natural world,
searching for answers to questions such as: why do beavers build dams? Are birds reptiles? And why do flowers smell so good? All curious minds are invited to join us for a week of fun and fascination.

Craft, Carve, and Create! Campers will explore the forest, meadows, and creek on a mission to identify and harvest natural materials for our daily projects. Learn the skills necessary to build shelter, construct furniture, weave nets, and more. Then discover ways to use your new skills and creations in the wild! 

Research. Record. Respond.  This camp introduces campers to biological field survey skills used in forest management.  Participants will set up a base camp and hike through different ecosystems to collect information about the animals, plants, creeks, and habitats that need our  protection.  

This week we will set off on adventures into the forest, meadows, and creek on a grand expedition to discover the animals who live there! Campers will hike into the wilderness following tracks and calls with the goal of seeing animals in their natural habitat. Visit the pristine home of a beaver family, discover amazing animal adaptations, and learn ways we can care for our critter friends and the ecosystems that support them.  

Craft projects for both art and function this week while learning to safely use
traditional hand tools. Campers will design, build, and carve their own weeklong projects under the guidance of experienced woodworking and crafting mentors. Each day we'll introduce new skills and techniques. With ample time to sharpen their skills,  campers will be on their way to becoming master woodworkers! 

Hold a chicken, feed the pigs, and give a “moo” to the cows! This week we'll be learning the rhythms of the farm while bringing together the farm and forest to create unique dishes with farm to table produce and wild ingredients. Campers will explore the farm's fields, forest, gardens and pond to find inspiration for their dishes, visit the animals, and cook together in the outdoor kitchen!

Calling all WILDERNESS WARRIORS! Come join us on a week-long outdoor quest unlike any other. Excitement awaits around every tree! We will build shelters, overcome challenges using teamwork, and learn survival skills you might just need one day -- all while having fun and playing games within the forest.