A sense of ownership is developed interacting first hand with nature. Pioneer lore is learned by smelling sassafras twigs and seeing the many shaped leaves. Stories of Indian canoe travels come more alive while watching the Cuyahoga River churn in spring.
Forest ecology becomes real while holding an acorn beneath a towering oak.
Summer Programs at Day Camp Day Camp programs have been adapted to enrich the camp's natural resources. Programs include Indian culture and native plant use as well as a fishing program. The pre-school curriculum follows the classroom's weekly themes and seasonal or age appropriate subjects. Lesson plans include Creepy Crawlies, Frogs and Polliwogs, Textures, How Animals Talk, and Life in a Box. The program visits are weekly during the summer and periodically through the school year.