There’s A Crack in Everything, That’s How the Light Gets In
In this mosaic art workshop, participants will transform the act of destruction into creation as we think about the creation of the world, the seemingly broken state of the world today, and our role in repairing it.
Crafternoon: 5 Minute Crafts for your Cabin
In this session we will: learn a few quick, fun, back-pocket projects for building community, keeping kids busy during down time, or just bringing more general adorable craftiness into your summer!
Circle Share
In this session we will be inspired by the Restorative Justice practice of a talking circle, by spending the end of our day deeply listening and sharing our reflections to prompts designed to process our joy, learning moments, fill our cup for the day to come, and learn how to bring this wholistic practice back to our bunks!
Walk the Labyrinth
In this session we will center our bodies and mind in the embodied practice of walking a Labyrinth, a technology to remind us that the journey of life and camp is unfolding in front of us with each step we take – together we will return to our center and out again in this unique practice for contemplation and rejuvenation.
The Art and Act of Improv
In this session we will explore the fundamentals of Improvisation, as originated by the “Jewish Mother” of Improv, Viola Spolin, to strengthen our abilities to play, empathize, and build community mindedness at camp. No improv experience is required as we will learn that improv is not about being funny; it is about connecting!
Blooming Blessings: Actively Planting our Intentions
In this session we will… engage in reflection, set intentions for the moment and moments ahead this summer, and literally give them roots to bloom (by planting a pipe cleaner flower garden)!
Strategies for Self Care at Camp
In this session we will: share, experience, and experiment with strategies to care for ourselves during camp this summer.
Vocal Improv Rhythm Circle
In this session we will: activate our bodies to create sound together in an improvisational musical exercise.
How to Lead a Discussion – Where Campers Actually Participate
In this session we will: experience a variety of creative techniques for leading meaningful educational discussions with campers, while keeping them moving, playing, thinking, and most importantly – talking!
Cover to Cover: Evening Programs Inspired by Children’s Books
In this session participants will begin to build their own camp library of books, stories, riddles, and poems. Participants will gain ideas for fun and creative programs inspired by some of the best children’s books.