Welcome to Week 7 of Summer Camp!
This week’s theme is … the Great Outdoors!
Welcome
Welcome to Camp! How are you feeling today? We hope you’re ready to have lots of fun as we explore the great outdoors!
Welcome & Name Tag Instructions
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Have you packed everything you need?
- Did you remember sunscreen and a hat for outdoor activities?
- Make your name tag and attach it to your camp hat.
Live Events:
- Wednesday, August 12th – Camp Woolsey Campfire (GGC Ontario)
- Thursday, August 13th – Meet a Wildlife Expert at Grouse Mountain!
Activity Session #1 – Weather Wonders
| Weather affects us all and especially our outdoor activities! Before we plan our weekends, we usually check the weather forecast. In order to forecast the weather, we gather all sorts of information about the atmosphere.
In this activity you’ll find out about these sources of information, signs we can look for in nature, and have a chance to make a rainbow, rain gauge, and thermometer. |
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Activity Session #2 – Nature Photography
| There are so many incredible things happening all around us in nature that it can be hard to remember to take the time to capture them!
In this activity, you’ll discover how to add WOW to your pictures and head outdoors to try out these techniques through three fun activities! |
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Find Out More:
- Getting Youth to Focus on Nature (National Wildlife Federation)
- Teaching Kids Photography (The Canadian Nature Photographer)
- Wildlife Photography Tips (National Geographic Kids)
“Minty Time” – Cloud Watching
| On a warm summer’s day, find a patch of grass, lie back and watch the clouds go by.
In this activity, you’ll find out about different types of clouds and how they can give you clues about incoming weather, and use your imagination as you watch the clouds go by. |
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Activity Session #3 – Nature Journaling
| Nature journaling is about looking at the natural world around you and recording your thoughts and observations.
In this activity, you’ll get some tips for starting nature journaling, make your own journal, get inspired, and try out some different journaling activities. |
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Activity Session #4 – Outdoor Cooking
| Outdoor cooking is one of the best part of camping! You can cook most things you do at home in the outdoors – or try out some camp favourites.
In this activity, you’ll get some tips on outdoor cooking, learn how to build your own box oven, and try out some yummy recipes for foil, stick and box oven cooking! |
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Evening Program – Scavenger Hunt
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“Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints.” Head outdoors and use your photography or sketching skills as you and your family enjoy a nature scavenger hunt – who will get the best picture of the hunt?! |
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Find Out More:
- How to Have an Outdoor Photo Scavenger Hunt With Your Kids
- Tips for Creating a Fun Photo Scavenger For Kids
Closing
We hope you’ve enjoyed your time at camp and we’re sad to see you go!
Have you packed everything you brought to camp?
- Tidy up all the supplies you’ve used and any messes you’ve made
- Pack your crafts
Remember to pick up your badge slip!
Before we leave, let’s sing the Woolsey Closing song, followed by Spark Closing, Brownie Closing, and Daylight Taps.
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Adventures in Lone Guiding 