Virtual Explorers Camp - Experience Learning

Virtual Explorers
ages 6-13

Virtual Explorers Camp will combine interactive virtual instruction sessions with outdoor explorations that are challenging and fun. We know that time spent outdoors can provide many benefits and we want to help your camper connect to the outside world and learn new skills along the way.

Campers will spend time learning new skills that will integrate problem solving, spatial awareness, logic, and creativity. They will start by learning how to use a compass while they make a map of their own backyard. After developing a concrete understanding of the natural world right outside their door, they will learn how to think and act like a scientist while creating their own journal and dichotomous key. On the second week, they will focus on trees; how they grow, what they need, and why we need them!

How it works: A few days ahead of the first meeting you will receive a packet in the mail filled with important information and tools necessary for full participation in these activities. You will receive a Silva Starter Compass (retail value $18.00), magnifying glass, printed activity worksheets and color maps, stickers and a camp pin.

We will meet three times each week via a scheduled zoom meeting led by one of our course directors. Meetings will last approximately 30 – 60 minutes. After the meeting participants will have specific instructions and materials to get outside on a self-led adventure in the backyard or local green space exploring characteristics unique to your area. Each meeting will follow a similar format with participants reporting back next time to share their observations and data sets and to get their next assignment.

You will receive an invitation to the scheduled zoom meeting.

Explorers (ages 6-9 will meet at 9am)
Trekkers (ages 10-13 will be meet at 10am)

Pre-Requisite to participation – Make a field journal (this 5-10 minute lesson will be emailed directly to you after registering)

Week 1:

Monday, June 15th – Exploring our backyards together

Wednesday, June 17th – Sharing maps & drawing conclusions

Thursday. June 18th – If/Else – Understanding Dichotomous Keys

Week 2:

Monday, June 22nd -Intro to Trees

Wednesday, June 24th – Harvesting Sunshine: Photosynthesis

Thursday. June 25th – Discoveries, Wrap Up, & Citizenship Challenge

I love the freedom at this camp. It doesn’t feel like a structured camp with strict rules. We are free to have fun and learn in our own ways while still effectively accomplishing the goals of the program. – camper
That was the best experience of high school and allowed me to flourish in my further experiences in high school. Absolutely transformed my idea of my own physical, social, and mental capabilities and made me feel much more confident!!!! I couldn’t recommend it more. ~Former Summer Camper
I learned to trust myself more and not be afraid to advocate for myself. – Summer Camper, Leadership Camp
We are free to have fun and learn in our own ways while still effectively accomplishing the goals of the program. – 2019 Summer Camper
The staff were terrific helping us coordinate what camp would fit us best. So patient and understanding. My daughter had a wonderful week and learned so much and made memories and friends. Great experience! – Kristin Potts
That was the best experience of high school and allowed me to flourish in my further experiences in high school. Absolutely transformed my idea of my own physical, social, and mental capabilities and made me feel much more confident!!!! I couldn’t recommend it more. ~Former Summer Camper
Mountain Stewards at Experience Learning is a fantastic week-long summer camp for kids who like the outdoors (or who WILL like the outdoors after this wonderful experience!) Stewardship of our natural resources, self-reliance, leadership, and fellowship, are all integral to this program. My daughter LOVES this camp, and that makes me a happy dad. Experience Learning also has great programs for learners of all ages. I recently completed an excellent Wilderness First Aid course at their wonderful Spruce Knob Mountain Center. Check it out! – Mark Wenzler
The mountain stewards camp is a wonderful, fun, confidence and skill building experience every kid should go through! – Sandy Frank

Virtual Explorers ages 6-13

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Virtual Explorers
ages 6-13