Reptile Wranglers

It can be an incredible moment when you look into a box turtle's eye, catch a tiny toad, or touch a rough green snake for the first time. In this camp, we will learn all about the reptiles of the Piedmont and how to safely observe, identify, and even handle some of them! Although we will search the forest for any wildlife we can find, we'lll focus on lizards, turtles, and snakes and learn about their amazing attributes. Campers who are interested in working on their snake handling and identification rings will have an opportunity to do so throughout the week. However, this is an optional activity and not required. Join us for a reptile-filled week full of discovery, games, and fun!

In addition to the theme-related activities listed above, every week of camp will include some classic Schoolhouse activities such as: morning and closing circle, deep woods and field games, water time (weather permitting), whittling, storytelling, and of course, looking for any critters we can find!

Forts & Fires

There’s two things almost every camper loves: forts and fires! Can we add a raised platform or a ladder to our fort? Will we make our forts waterproof? Big enough for ten campers? Camouflaged? Can we start a fire with quartz and steel? Can we light a one-match fire? How do we use fuzzy sticks, cedar bark, and a hatchet to improve our chances of getting a fire to light? It doesn't matter if you've practiced these skills before or if this will be your first time - Join us for a week of creative forts, cozy fires, and lots of fun!

In addition to the theme-related activities listed above, every week of camp will include some classic Schoolhouse activities such as: morning and closing circle, deep woods and field games, water time (weather permitting), whittling, storytelling, and of course, looking for any critters we can find!

Woodcraft Wizards

This week is all about becoming woodcrafting wizards! This camp is an opportunity for campers to unleash their creativity, imagination, and maker-spirit! We'll take inspiration from the changing fall landscape to explore the timeless tradition of whittling and woodcraft. Join us as we practice different woodworking techniques, learn to use different hand tools, and see what we can dream up and build! Will your camper make a musical instrument? Something more practical like a hanger or a shelf? A spoon or a bowl? We've got some great projects planned, so join us as we craft, saw, drill, and create some wooden wonders to take home.

In addition to the theme-related activities listed above, every week of camp will include some classic Schoolhouse activities such as: morning and closing circle, deep woods and field games, water time (weather permitting), whittling, storytelling, and of course, looking for any critters we can find!

11/5 Discover Day

Our Discovery Days offer students a chance to enjoy the outdoor fun and adventure of Schoolhouse of Wonder when they have a free day from school routines. Each camp day will be different, but each one will involve games and exploration. Join us for deep woods and meadow games, fort building, whittling, stories and songs around the campfire and an opportunity to build your earth skills and knowledge of the natural world. Activities will vary seasonally. 

11/11 Discovery Day

Our Discovery Days offer students a chance to enjoy the outdoor fun and adventure of Schoolhouse of Wonder when they have a free day from school routines. Each camp day will be different, but each one will involve games and exploration. Join us for deep woods and meadow games, fort building, whittling, stories and songs around the campfire and an opportunity to build your earth skills and knowledge of the natural world. Activities will vary seasonally.