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Adventurers ***
For boys & girls entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grades
June 23-27
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Join us for a week
of outdoor activities as we hike the
trails, cook over a fire, and
climb some boulders.
June 30-July3
ARC OF THE ARROW I: Examine the hidden
science behind the art of archery and enter the
world of
physics. Conduct numerous physical experiments
using the arrow
and the bow while improving your skills as
an archer. Each
day will include time on the range for
archery skill development.
Special fee $150
or
KAYAKING: Here’s your chance to try out a fast, nimble paddle
craft. You will learn basic paddling
technique, water safety, and
put your skills to the test by playing
kayak games.
Special fee $150
July 7-11
BIRDS OF PREY: Learn about birds of prey, their
lives in the wild, and the adaptations that
make them special. Help
care for our resident live birds by feeding,
cleaning, and checking
health issues.
Learn the basics of handling live birds of prey, and
start on the road to learning to care for
wildlife
or
SMITHING: Learn the skills of a blacksmith, tinsmith, silversmith,
and coppersmith by making a project using
each metal through forging, smelting, and working
with sheet metal and wire.
July 14-18
SURVIVAL SKILLS: Learn all the skills necessary to
survive in
the wilderness. Learn how to use a map & compass
to bushwhack off trail. Advance your cooking skills throughout
the week as we prepare our lunches over
camp stove and
open fire.
Wild edible foods, wilderness first aid, obtaining water,
proper food care, walking techniques, gear
selection,
hypothermia, weather, rope skills, fire building,
and camp skills
will be covered. An overnight at Indian Rock will put all your
skills to the test. Special fee $205
or
MOVE IT: Spend a week making various machines that move.
Each camper will make an air boat, air
car, and a catapult. The
group will work together to make a falling
arm treguchet. After
making each machine, we will do experiments
with each one.
Special fee $205
July 21-25
ADVANCED ROCKETRY: Advance your rocket building skills
and design and build two of your own
rockets.
Special fee $195
or
CANOEING: Basic canoe handling and safety skills will start
off the week. Explore
shoreline and deep water regions. Races and games
will help
improve your canoeing abilities.
July 28- Aug. 1
ARC OF THE ARROW II: This week is designed
for the camper who has taken Arc of the
Arrow and would
like to continue his or her archery skills.
New projects for the
week will be the construction of wrist
guards, finger tabs, and a
bow drill fire making set.
or
KAYAKING: Same description as June 30 week.
Fee is $180.00.
August 4-8
CANOE FISHING: Canoes will serve as vessels of
discovery as we paddle and fish the waters of
canoeing and safety skills will start the week.
Learn a variety
of techniques on fishing for Largemouth
Bass in a canoe. In
depth studies of fish ecology and anatomy
will be coupled with
advanced studies of the Indian Rock watershed.
or
ADVANCED KAYAKING: This is a continuation of training
for campers who have completed kayaking.
During the week
campers will focus on building their paddling
skills and working
on their kayak roll. Toward the end of the
week we will take
a day trip to explore other waters beyond
August 11-15
HIKING ADVENTURES: Available only to campers who have
successfully completed Explorers or survival skills.
Learn
overland travel skills as we explore the
woodland
paths of our region. An overnight to
in
This week involves hiking 3-5 miles per
day over rough terrain
and involves moderate to heavy work load.
Special fee $215
or
WATER SPORTS: Spend the week on
kayaking, snorkeling, and swimming. Splash around playing
water games and learning the basics of water safety
and rescue
skills.
August 18-22
SO LONG TO SUMMER: Join us for a week
fun and games as we say goodbye to summer.
Treasure hunts,
forest games, races, and a barbecue party will
round out the week.