Frequently Asked Questions:

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Where is camp?

 

Earth and Sky School Summer Camp is located at the Entrance to Eagle Rock

Reservation at the Eagle Rock Avenue entrance (near the Chit Chat diner). There is a shelter at

the parking lot that can be used if needed. Our Base Camp is adjacent to the parking lot (but feels

fully like the Forest:), which is helpful for late arrivals or early pick ups. In addition there are

port-o-potties there.

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What about bathroom stuff?

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We pee behind trees (we are there to guide the kids to picking appropriate trees that will give them privacy and are at the periphery of Base Camp. If the kids need to go #2 while we are at Base Camp, we walk them to the port of potties and help them out there by wiping the seat with a wipe and assisting in any navigation.

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What do you do at Camp?

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We start the day at our Listening Log. Here we greet the Forest by taking three deep breaths and get us fully in our bodies. We hear a story that is intended to inspire us to learn, grow, deepen our relationships with ourselves as well as Nature and all the beings we are there with!

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• At Base Camp, where we spent about 2.5 hours, kids are encouraged and allowed to direct their

own play. They can climb, build, create worlds, make things, what their hearts are telling them.

We have a 1:5 ratio and are monitoring and guiding as needed; however, our focus is on a co-

created space with kids having an opportunity to play freely with new or old friends, kids of

different ages, interact with our strong counselor cohort, use materials we bring (yarn, string,

rubber bands, markers, paint, crayons, wire, and whittling knives) to bring their creations to life.

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• After the first 2 ½ hours, we go on an Adventure Walk to one of our favorite places, Sleeping

Giants, Dead Deer Valley, Big TeePee, Swamp Cabbage Lane, etc. It’s usually about a 15 minute

walk, but we stop along the way and tell a story about the Mountain, or where we are going,

these stories are somewhat organic, if things seem to be arising with group dynamics, we tell

stories that will help them to process challenges they might be facing.

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What ages participate?

 

3.5 yrs/4 year olds to 11 year olds. Our youngest campers are typically

younger siblings. I keep this age deliberately fluid as all kids are different and some 3.5 year

olds would not be ready, while others might be. I ask that all kids are willing and able to walk

for 15 minutes at a time without begging to be carried and can articulate their basic needs. All

groups are multi-aged and we always place siblings together. We see many positive benefits to

multi-aged groups.

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What about bad weather?

 

We are rain or shine. You can expect that if it is rainy outside, your child will undoubtedly get wet. We ask parents to assist your child in dressing responsibly. For rainy days, we can and usually use the shelter at the parking lot to break up our day out in the rain. We also use the shelter if there is threat of lightning. Only in late Fall, Winter or Early Spring, do we occasionally reschedule or cancel if there is an unsafe combination of cold, wet, wind.

 

 

What should campers wear and pack?

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We encourage children to listen to their bodies which is applied towards making good choices in dressing, food and bathroom stuff. Good shoes for uneven terrain are vital. (No flip flops, please!) The Mountain is cooler so for Fall, Winter and Spring programs, please keep this in mind. For Summer, Eagle Rock is significantly cooler than in town. We are entirely in shade (no sunscreen necessary!); I recommend cotton clothing or clothes that breathe. For girls just learning to pee outside, it’s a good idea to pack extra underwear and pants. For younger kids, a good idea to pack an extra set of underwear and pants in case of accidents. If it’s raining, we ask you to send a second set of clothes.

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• Please send a snack and lunch and if it’s hot, more than one water bottle. I will let you know in

my communication right before camp if you need to limit any food items.

 

 

How do I register?

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Please send me an email with your children(s) name and age and program (including times if it’s during our regular summer weeks). I will respond with an email letting you know that I have added them to my roster for that program and if applicable ask for a non-refundable deposit. I will include a link to a Camper Information Form and Waiver. Then I will email back one week before the program starts. I will ask for the balance at this time and give you details on camp, pick up/drop off, etc. I will also ask