With Northern Wilderness Journey kids get to be connected more meaningfully with the outdoors! NWJ specializes in summer camps that teach low-tech outdoor living, nature study & wilderness travel skills. RECON Kids highlights and engages in fun while building skills and curiosity. This summer program is designed to ignite kids curiosity and remind us that we are all part of the natural world.
RECON Kids Camps – Recreate Explore Connect
Session 1: June 24 – 28, 2024
Session 2: July 15 – 19, 2024
Connecting Kids & Nature
Welcome to our 5-day RECON Kids Camp, where adventure meets education in the great outdoors. Join us for a week of hands-on learning as your child discovers the art of outdoor living and nature study.
From cooking over an open fire to navigating by map and compass, building shelters, making rope, nature journaling and crafting using simple tools – we’re ready to ignite a passion for nature in every camper. Let the exploration begin!
Recreate (v) to give new life or freshness to
Giving kids an opportunity to be away from the complexities of the modern world and connect with the rhythms of nature.
Explore (v)
1 – to investigate, study, or analyze
2 – to travel over (new territory) for adventure or discovery
Curiosity will lead campers on their own journeys as they discover new skills and learn to unlock the stories of nature.
Connect (v) to become joined
People, especially kids, have an intrinsic need to connect with the natural world. Likewise, our wild places need people who care about them.
Our goal is to help kids connect with nature, through learning & play and by fostering a culture of curiosity.
Topics/ Ecology, Outdoor Cooking, Land Navigation, Shelter Construction, Fire Building, Nature Journaling & more- Students/ Ages 7-14
- Location/ Our 40 acre school in Durham, NH, Located on Wiswall Road across from Juniper Lane.
- Instructor/ Shaun Flynn – Registered Maine Guide, Licensed NH Guide
- Fee/ $515
- Food/ Please bring a lunch & snacks each day. We will be cooking some food over the fire as well.
- Suggested Gear/ Click here for our suggested gear list.
- Scholarship Opportunities/ Check out some scholarship opportunities here
- Certified New Hampshire Youth Skills Camp
Please review our school policies for additional information.
TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP:
9:00 – 9:15 Arrival & activity in the front field- 9:15 – 11:45 Morning lessons & activities
- 11:45 – 12:30 Lunch
- 12:30 – 2:30 Afternoon lessons & activities
- 2:30 – 2:45 Circle up & daily review
- 2:45 – 3:00 Departure
2024 Dates / Times:
Session 1: Monday – Friday: June 24 – 28 / 9am – 3pm
Session 2: Monday – Friday: July 15 – 19 / 9am – 3pm
Register Here
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Northern Wilderness Journey
Wiswall Road, Durham, NH
northernwildernessjourney@gmail.com
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