July 7 – July 11
How do people today figure out what life was like a long time ago? Until someone invents a time machine, we have to carefully look for clues that people in the past left behind. Campers who attend this week will travel through thousands of years of history, from a time before the first people lived here until the present day. Learn about a variety of tools and techniques that scientists, historians, and cultures throughout the world use to make meaning of the past. Participate in mock archaeology digs, uncover hidden history, and piece together puzzles from the past!

July 14 -18
How do we know what we know about the natural world or people living in the past? Based on a Native American word Etuaptmumk, the name for this week’s session refers to learning how to see the benefits of both traditional Indigenous knowledge and Western scientific thought. Through hikes, mock digs, and group projects, campers will be introduced to sciences such as archaeology, anthropology, geology and ecology. Through traditional Native American stories, campers will also learn about indigenous explanations of the world passed down through generations. All in all, this week’s camp session will be a fascinating adventure for curious and creative minds.

July 21 – 25
How do you use technology in your daily life? In today’s Digital Age, with access to computers, cell phones, and electricity, it is pretty easy to think that technology of the past was simple. In fact, people in the past figured out creative ways to move around, construct shelter, find food, and make tools that allowed them to thrive in their surroundings. In this week’s session, campers will practice survival methods and traditional skills that people in this area have been using for thousands of years.

July 28 – August 1
What lessons can we learn from Native cultures? By working together, developing new technologies, and passing down their traditions from one generation to the next, they have been able to survive through many changes and challenges over thousands of years. This week’s camp session will feature activities that focus on the value of teamwork, adapting to change, and honoring our unique differences as campers learn about the diverse and dynamic cultures of Native Americans. Hear from Native voices in the present about the importance of caring for the land and its resources for future generations.

August 4 – 8
How long do you think you could survive outside without access to modern technology? Perhaps you want to be prepared for hiking, camping, and other outdoor adventures. If so, sign up for this week’s camp session and practice basic outdoor living skills, such as knot tying, navigation, and safe use of fire in an outdoor setting. Explore different techniques from the past and present that people use when they need to survive in a woodland environment with ever-changing weather.