Beary Picking Adventure August 4-8, 2008
Bear Week: Tao of Camp
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Bear: Meet the grumpy old man who never changes his pajamas - Bear! Learn from him, as the People learned of Old; what foods to eat, what herbs heal, and where to take a decent nap.
This week we eat bearies (berries) and make berry confections, concoctions, and other conflagrations. We learn about harvesting wild foods and investigate exactly HOW a bear found its way into the town of Sellwood (years ago). We find out about healing herbs from a real Naturopath and practice SHIFT: Bear Martial Arts with the Tao art of doing nothing! We shall read plenty of Winnie ther Pooh while the older campers read and practice the Tao of Pooh and journey through the Valley for the Ultimate Berry Patches.
Tons of jam is made to take home to family and friends. Fruit is smashed, honey tasted and fruit roll ups are dried. We create a solar dehydrator and even paint with bearies (berries). We will also make the ancient berry recipe of pemmican.
It all boils down to a "berry" good time!
See below for the specifics on the different activities and costs for different ages |
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Lil' Possums Ages 4-5 camp includes
- Base camp @ the Scout Pit
- Berry picking and harvest
- Winnie the Pooh readings
- Honey Tasting
- Make simple no cook jam & fruit roll ups
- Nature hikes and explorations looking for Bear friends (raccoons)
- Nature Folklore Immersion in Bear Stories and Role-Playing: Tao of Camp
- Age appropriate nature puzzles, both out of doors and in
- Lil' Possums SHIFT: Animal Play and Movement
- Improv and theater games!
Who Ages 4-5
When 9am-noon, August 4-8, 2008
Tuition $135
Locations...
The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR Map It
The Aquatics Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Portland, Map It
Two Great Locations...
Register for The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR Map It
FULL Contact Us to be on the wait list
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Register for The Aquatics Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Portland, Map It
FULL Contact Us to be on the wait list
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Coyote Rangers Ages 6-8 camp includes
- Base camp @ the Scout Pit
- Berry picking and harvest
- Winnie the Pooh readings
- Honey Tasting
- Make jam, wild fruit juices & fruit roll ups
- Help build a solar dehydrator
- Learn about Wild Edible Plants
- Nature hikes and explorations looking for Bear friends (raccoons)
- Nature Folklore Immersion in Bear Stories and Role-Playing: Tao of Camp
- Age appropriate nature puzzles, both out of doors and in
- SHIFT: Bear Taoist Martial Arts and Movement
- Improv and theater games!
Who Ages 6-8
When 8:30-4:30pm, August 4-8, 2008
Tuition $225
Locations...
The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR Map It
The Aquatics Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Portland, Map It
Two Great Locations...
Register for The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR Map It
FULL Contact Us to be on the wait list
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Register for The Aquatics Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Portland, Map It
FULL Contact Us to be on the wait list
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Otter Players Ages 8-10 camp includes
- Mobile camp around Portland Greenspaces
- Berry picking and harvest all around the Willamette Valley
- Winnie the Pooh & Tao of Pooh readings + secrets of the Taoist masters
- Honey Tasting
- Make jam, wild fruit juices & fruit roll ups
- Build a solar dehydrator
- Learn about Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants
- Nature hikes and explorations looking for Bear friends (raccoons)
- Nature Folklore Immersion in Bear Stories and Role-Playing: Tao of Camp
- Age appropriate nature puzzles, both out of doors and in
- SHIFT: Bear Taoist Martial Arts and Movement
- Improv and theater games!
Who Ages 8-10
When 8:30-4:30pm, August 4-8, 2008
Mobile Camp Tuition $265
Locations...
The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR Map It
The Aquatics Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Portland, Map It
Two Great Locations...
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Age Ranges
For 2008 we offer separate camps for students entering these specific ages.
Lil' Possums Ages 4-5 The name says it all! Lil' Possums camps are a half day to give them the experience in the natural world while having a warm and sheltered base camp to go back to. We often bring in safe pet animals like gentle bunnies and the right reptiles to help the develop a close relationship with nature.
Coyote Rangers Ages 6-8 Coyote Ranges are there for adventure. We use storytelling telling, movement arts and nature exploration to foster the natural questions they have about the world.
Otter Players Ages 8-10 Otter Players explore a little more and a little further! They are often out and about the different greenspaces in the city with occasional BERRY picking trips to local farms.
Trekkers Ages 10-13 Otter Players explore a little more and a little further! They are often out and about the different greenspaces in the city with occasional BERRY picking trips to local farms and MORE!
TrackersRITES Ages 13-18 TrackersRITES says it all in the name! We are very excited to offer cutting edge experiences that ALWAYS fundamentally shift how YOUNG ADULTS feel about their vision for life. This "shift" is done with collaborative skills that bring out the inner nature of the person. Our instructors ALWAYS take care to RESPECT the personal and diverse beliefs of the families and young people we work with.
Base, Mobile and Overnight TrackersNW camps are a mix of Base, Mobile and Overnights. For Base Camps students come and remain on site for the day. For Mobile Camps they adventure abroad and return to base camp later that day. For Overnights students pitch camp in the experienced care of TrackersNW Staff.
Staff The skilled staff of TrackersNW includes experienced regional wilderness educators on the leading edge of place-based education. We are committed to safety and fun in unique outdoor education experiences.
