Camp Creature – The Bald Eagle

Oct 18, 2018 | Nature

Eagle mid-flight. (Photo by Alli Faricy) Ever seen the majestic bird of prey that represents America as its National Symbol?  They are an impressive sight!  We are lucky enough to see them quite regularly out on nature trips and during our environmental education...

Camp Creature: Striped Skunk

Jan 25, 2018 | Nature

“You won’t believe what happened to me last night. I was out on one of my nightly walks around camp when my life flashed before my eyes. Well, that might be dramatic, but I did almost step right on a doe feeding on grubs near the Gaga Pit. I know...

Green Time AND Screen Time.

Apr 27, 2017 | Activities, Nature

Environmental Education Week has had me thinking even more than usual about Mother Earth and all she has to offer. My thoughts keep wandering to the youth we have the privilege of spending our summers with, specifically, what are they spending their time on outside of...

Camp Creature: Bullsnake

Mar 2, 2017 | Nature

Crikey, Mate! Don’t. Move. Do you hear that rattle sound? I know what you’re thinking, “Dude, we don’t have rattlesnakes up at camp.” You are correct, but did you know…OH, LOOK! There it is – the elusive Bullsnake. Have no...

Environmental Education Always on the Mind

Jan 19, 2017 | Nature

The school year is well underway and our campers are comfortably immersed back in their every day, hometown lives. As youth developers, our goal is to have a positive impact on youth year-round, not solely during the summer months while campers are in camp. So how can...

Nearby Nature!

Dec 12, 2016 | Nature

Woah! How neat is that!? Countless students, teachers, parents, campers, and staff take the hike up Wolf Trail toward the Muck Pond each summer. Before we begin the trek, I always tell the group if we are quiet we have a better chance of spotting an elusive fox, or...