Forest Study
Participants will spend their time identifying different parts of a forest. In this study different trees and their leaves will be identified, natural decomposition will be observed, and participants will come to understand the competition trees endure while searching for sunlight and energy.
*Grades: 5th and up
Archery
In this activity, participants will learn the basics of archery. Archery includes identifying the different parts of the bow and arrow, learning the skills of stringing a bow and loading, releasing, and retrieving arrows.
*Grades: 5th and up
Animal Habitats
Participants will understand the food chain, the necessities of water, and the water cycle as well as practice building a shelter.
*Grades: 5th and up
Orienteering
A timeless camp activity, orienteering combines compass use and map reading. During the participants’ time, they will identify different parts of a compass, learn how to read a compass, and understand how to read a map. At the end of their time, participants will put these skills to use and do some orienteering to navigate to different locations on campgrounds.
*Grades: 5th and up
Survival Skills
Participants will get the opportunity to learn how to identify what they need to survive in the wilderness using the four basic needs and the rules of 3. They will also learn how to build a fire and a tarp shelter.
*Grades: 5 and up
Aquatic Study
In this study, participants will learn about the different bodies of water and the ecosystems that can be found in the water. They will also get a chance to observe the ecosystem of our pond and make a model of an aquatic ecosystem.
*Grades: 5 and up
Fishing
Participants will learn about the fish that live in our pond and how to use our fishing equipment to catch and release fish.
Insect Study
Learn about insects and their impact on the environment! Participants will also get the opportunity to observe insects around our grounds.