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  Overnight Summer Camps 2008

rth Roots Camp    
July 20-25

Ages 8-11       (For campers who have attended 2 years, there will be an advanced segment offered within this regular session) $525
  July 27-Aug. 1   Ages 10+ $525
 
 Aug. 10-15  
 		Ages 8-11  $525

Earth Roots is designed for both new and returning campers.  Get back to your roots and learn the philosophy of living close to nature, wilderness survival, and nurture your connection to the earth.  We will explore the surrounding forests, swim in mountain streams, as we discover more about the magical world of nature through building natural shelters, making fires without matches, and preparing wild plants for food.  Campers gain self-esteem, work cooperatively and make new friends, as they gain confidence in both living and feeling at home in the natural world.  This is a camp where campers are truly looked after and cared about.  It is a safe place where kids can try new things and discover more about who they are.  Evenings are spent circled around the campfire telling stories, star gazing, laughing a lot, making native crafts, including coal-burned spoons and bowls.  Once the returning campers have completed the core foundation their day consists of several fun adventures and advanced skills of their choice. 
We are sure that the Earth Roots Summer camp will be an adventure your kids will never forget!
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
 
  • Tracking Animals
  • Primitive Fire making
  • Awareness Skills / Games
  • Wild Food Gathering
  • Safe Water Gathering
  • Spoon & Bowl Making
  • Adventuring / Exploring

shelter
  • Building Shelters
  • Wilderness Philosophy
  • Natural History
  • Native Crafts
  • Campfire Cooking
  • Swimming
  • Team building / Communication
 
 To Register please scroll to the bottom of page
 
Wild edibles and pine needle collection“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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Living Earth Camps are in the shadows of Shenandoah National Park, nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains amongst forest, field, and river.  A natural paradise with a lifetime 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 on Sunday and end at noon the final day on Friday.

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.

Return to Overnight Camp home page   or  visit Advanced Camps page
 
Register for camp!
To Register:
  • Print out the registration & medical form* (413k) and fill it out.  (*Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.  You can download Acrobat Reader here.) If you would prefer us to send you them please let us know either by phone or email.
  • Enclose a $150 non-refundable deposit (for each camp/camper) by check payable to The Living Earth School.
  • Mail to:  Living Earth School, 101 Rocky Bottom Ln, Afton, VA 22920
  • We will send you a confirmation letter and additional information
 

For more information call (540) 456-7339 or email LES
 or mail: Living Earth School,
101 Rocky Bottom Ln, Afton, VA 22920
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