We feel that it is very important for young people to develop an appreciation of the natural world. We begin each day with activities designed to teach girls different ways they can interact with nature and the impact that humans have on our environment. Some examples of Nature Lore activities include making molds of animal tracks, orienteering, and learning to predict the weather using signs found in nature.

Four girls with cutting boards preparing food for cookout

Outdoor Living

Nature Lore

Two girls stirring food in frying pan
Girls preparing food on tarp at cookout
Four girls sitting by fire cooking in large pot
Two girls building a-frame fire

Cookouts

Campers go on several cookouts during the camping session, which allows them to put their new outdoor living skills to work. They can try different skills at each cookout, learning to cook using pots and pans or perhaps just aluminum foil.

Five girls making mac and cheese over fire

Overnight Camping

Each cabin group camps out in tents at least once during the session, weather permitting. They cook dinner and breakfast over the campfire, and practice their tent-pitching skills. If they are extremely lucky, they might see the Northern Lights!

Two reds tents and one blue tent