Tree Urchins Summer Camp

At camp, kids use their curious minds and sense-craving bodies to test out their place in relation to earth’s elements. Children of all ages observe and touch their surroundings, and we encourage them to slow down long enough to listen to nature as well. As we wander, we also wonder: Can I use dead branches to build a fort? Does a lineup of rocks dam up the stream? How high up the tree is comfortable for me? The kids discover the endless loose parts of the natural world as they conduct their experiments, and gradually incorporate these in play to satisfy a strong desire for peer connection.