Stealth.
Invisibility.
Evasion.
Survival.
These are the skills of the ancient scouts.
This summer, you can push yourself to your limits, learning these skills at our unique Spirit of the Scout quest. Travel in a small group through the forest, practicing teamwork, stealth and strategy as you learn the secrets of high speed wilderness survival.
The Native Scouts were the eyes and ears of their people. Traveling alone or as a team, the scouts would move like shadows through the forest. Unseen and unsuspected, the ancient scouts worked to ensure the safe passage and survival of their people. The scouts’ skills in the wilderness were unmatched. Many scouts had the ability to sense what was on the landscape unsing techniques that go well outside of our normal range of senses. You will also expand your sensory awareness as you rise to meet the challenges we pose.
Come join us as we re-create the adventure of becoming shadows on the landscape.
Campers: If this sounds like an experience you would like to undertake, please submit an application paragraph (approx. 100 words) describing why you want to be involved in this particular camp, and what you would like to learn during our week together. Please submit this application along with your registration form and fee.
This week-long day camp includes a one-night optional camp-out on Thursday night. Please indicate on your registration form if you will be participating in the camp-out; an extra fee of $30 is required.
Please note: as a leadership experience, the activities of this camp will vary depending on the interests and leadership of the campers.
Sample challenges include:
- Stealthily moving across the park without being seen
- Camouflaging scent with mud and ashes
- Sensing presence
- Tracking and counter-tracking
- Setting traps
