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Dandelion

Camouflage: learning to watch wildlife and stalk animals

Summer camp in the woods

The old sycamore tree in Sunderland, Massachusetts

Animal tracking in the woods

Learning to make stone tools

Having fun at summer camp

EarthWork Programs: Wilderness Skills and Nature Awareness

Summer Camp

At Home in the Woods

 

June 23-27, Greenfield, MA     9am - 3pm, for ages: 7-12

July 7-11, South Deerfield, MA   9am - 3pm, for ages: 8-12

July14-18, South Deerfield, MA  9am - 3pm, for ages: 8-12

 

July 21-25 Conway MA           9am - 3pm, for ages: 8-12

 

 July 28-1 Shutesbury, MA     9am - 3pm, for ages: 7-12

 

Path of the Otter

Summer Camp Ashfield  9am - 3pm for ages : 5-7

 

July  8,15,22,29 Aug 6,13,20,27 ages 5-7

 

 

See great photos from previous years!

Hands-on activities that will be covered as time permits are

Building a fire
  • Create Stone & Bone Tools
  • Become Invisible! Gain Skills in
  • Stalking & Camouflage
  • Learn Primitive Cooking
  • Fire-Making without matches
  • Primitive Pottery & Firing
  • Natural Shelter Building
  • Nature Awareness
  • Primitive Toys & Games
  • Animal Tracking
  • Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants
  • Bird Language
Learning about wild plants, and an image of a red fox

Our small group size program is limited to 15 children. This insures quality mentoring of each child. The program runs from 9am-3pm.

What to bring to Camp:

Please have your child dress appropriately according to New England weather. This is for a full day outdoors prepared for rain if need arises. Sneakers are the best footwear. Please also bring:

  • A filling lunch and a snack. Pack more than for a usual school day - we will be very active!
  • A water bottle just for water. Our goal is to stay hydrated. Please talk with your child about the importance of drinking water throughout the day.
  • A small day pack.
  • A swim suit and towel.
  • Sunscreen and a hat.
  • Insect repellant, if desired. (no Deet Please)
  • A raincoat on rainy days.
  • A knife (lock blade or sheath knife) for carving

Cost:

$200  for each week. A $100.00 deposit is required to secure your spot. Please send your deposit to:

Path of the otter specialty camp: month of July is one camp, month of August is another camp

Frank Grindrod
P.O. Box 9
Williamsburg, MA 01096

REGISTER EARLY! Group size is limited to 15 to ensure the highest quality mentoring for each child, and slots fill quickly. Please call (413) 522-0338 to obtain registration materials. or click here to register on-line.

 


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