Posts in Nature
Mythological Forest Creatures

Ages 7–11

Gretchen Fitzpatrick

Have you ever wondered if fairies, gnomes, Bigfoot or other mythological creatures really exist? In this class we believe! Campers will spend the week exploring the many mythological creatures that live deep in the forest. Students will make art in clay, painting and found objects. They will also learn basic skills of tracking, camouflage and wild edible herbs through games and stories. Of course, camp wouldn’t be complete without some games, songs and creating a mythological creature of their own.

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Nature, Art, SurvivalConcentric DesignMajor
Patchwork and Flow

Ages 10+

Aareon Boyd

Discover the art of patchwork and bring your creative ideas to life! In this class you can design custom patches, create a patchwork hat, dye and personalize a T-shirt, or craft a unique bandana. Feel free to tackle one project or explore them all! We’ll start with a simple sketch to plan your design. From there, you’ll use fabric paint and hand sewing techniques to make your vision a reality. This class is open to all skill levels – whether you’re a beginner or experienced, there’s something for everyone.

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Nature, ArtConcentric DesignMajor
Small Wonders, Big Adventures

Pee Wee • Ages 5–7

Jessica Laughlin

The youngest among us often notice the WONDER-full details of the natural world. This major is for those who love to make amazing discoveries right before their eyes! Join us as we explore the forest, marsh, grassland and creek. We’ll draw big inspiration from small wonders, like a caterpillar’s stripes or water flowing over pebbles – to sketch, paint and sculpt artistic treasures. There’ll be lots of games too. Come play and create with us!

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Nature, Art, ScienceConcentric DesignPee Wee, Major
Wild Wooly Wilderness

Ages 7-11

Brian Fox Ellis

Fish, Birds, Bugs, Bones and Boulders! Every day is an adventure! Spend Monday with John James Audubon catching, drawing and banding migrating birds. Tuesday we will meet Charles Darwin and catch bugs, explore geology and evolution. Wednesday is a day of fishing with Louis Agassiz. Thursday we will track animals, learn medicinal herbs, play Native Games and eat wild plants with Meriwether Lewis. Friday we will put it all together publishing our findings in an instant book that celebrates the wild life of the Sun Foundation!

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Nature, Science, SurvivalConcentric DesignMajor