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This camp is for campers who have been to Earth Roots for 2
years.
Here campers will further their knowledge and become a tribe in a
sense, living close to the earth and interweaving primitive living
skills into daily camp life. We will spend much of our time
living like the ancient ones and moving about the land as a native
scout. This week is flexible and shaped around campers interests and
passions, opening us up to the present moment and the beauty of
spontaneity.
Program may include: furthering one's fire-making skills plus
advanced techniques, explorations and wanders both day and night,
wild and medicinal plant preparation, cooking meals on the fire,
story telling, hide-work and leatherwork, advanced cordage, flint
knapping (arrowheads), wood carving, basketry, awareness exercises,
tracking, team building, communication and of course lots of games
and swimming. Just think of the options and where the week
could go………!!!!!! Camp size will be limited.
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PROGRAM INCLUDES:
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Tracking Animals
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Primitive
Fire making
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Awareness
Skills / Games
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Wild Food
Gathering
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Safe Water
Gathering
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Spoon & Bowl
Making
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Adventuring / Exploring
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 To Register please scroll to the
bottom of the page
 “Thank
you, thank you, thank you, and your excellent staff for creating a
camp that truly nurtured and nourished my son. He said, “That
was the best camp I’ve ever been to,” and his stories continue to go
on -- it is amazing all that he learned. He came home more
sure of himself, more connected, with a head full of wonderful
knowledge and a heart full of good memories.”
Anne and Andy, Earth Roots camper parents
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July
5-12
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Backpacking
Ages 12+ |
$695 |
  
“The inner and outer journey.” Come alive with adventure and
discover the beauties of nature accessible only by foot. We will
leave behind the modern world and use only what we carry on our
backs, our own resourcefulness and gifts that that nature
provides. Campers will learn to depend on themselves as they
pack their own packs and hike from one camp to the next.
They will also learn to depend on the whole group, make decisions
cooperatively and build communication skills. Throughout this
camp, much time will be spent on personal reflection, and helping
campers develop more of a vision of who they are and who they are
becoming. This will prepare us for the mini solo experience. This
solo, rite of passage experience will serve as an opportunity to
honor this transition from youth to pre-adulthood, something so
needed in our youth today.
Campers will also spend
their final two days canoeing in the wilderness, to celebrate
their experience.
Program includes: Backpacking through beautiful wilderness, backpacking etiquette, Outdoor and campfire cooking,
Wilderness canoeing, Wilderness first-aid, Team building and
communication skills, Ecology and natural history, Wilderness
Philosophy, Tracking, Awareness activities.
“The wilderness backpacking trek was the highlight of Will's life
so far”
Sarah, backpacking camper parent
Charlottesville, VA
To Register please scroll to the
bottom of the page
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This Camp is the essence of what kids love to do- sneak,
hide, stretch their awareness, and challenge themselves. The
ancient native scout roamed Turtle Island reading the landscape as
they went, using all their senses to gather information to
find food and, of utmost importance, to protect their people.
They were highly trained and took their awareness to a deep level.
We will learn from the animals how to move silently,
and to blend in thus becoming invisible. We will learn
how to tell from bird communication whether there is danger or
safety. Martial arts will be explored. Of course, camp will
include the favorites like swimming, games, stories by the
fire and the awesome staff that make it all so fun. This camp is a
full mind-body-heart experience. Space is limited!
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Living Earth Camps are in the shadows of Shenandoah National Park,
nestled in the mountains amongst forest, field, and river. A
natural paradise with a lifetimes worth of learning and
exploration. The Living Earth Summer Camps are conveniently
located in Sugar Hollow, just 20 minutes outside of
Charlottesville, VA. The overnight camps
begin at 2PM and end at noon the final day.
Scholarship
Fund: We have a small scholarship fund available.
Please notify us by May 1 to qualify. We also accept and
greatly appreciate donations for this fund to help send kids to camp
who otherwise wouldn’t be able to come.
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