There was a time when most people on Earth lived in tribes, living close to the Earth and each other. The children were free to spend time learning about the land, its plants and animals, and about the cool things that can be done and made with what's around us. Dad would teach about bow and arrows, Mom about leather tanning and clothes making. The animals themselves would teach all sorts of lessons such as patience, stealth and cleverness. The tribe also provided a cohesive world view in its stories, reverence and thankfulness, humour, history, songs and dances, and its many ways of showing youth the good way to live with other people, other creatures, and the Earth.

We can't really provide all this (in a week). We can, however, especially in our summer camps, provide little glimpses into this world! In a fun, yet thoughtful and heart-felt manner, we hope to borrow from this past some of what used to contribute to the fullness of humanity. We can also teach what we know about wilderness survival and primitive skills! These wonderful disciplines teach oodles about self-confidence, excellence, creativity, cooperation, self-sufficiency, respect, and on and on. All the while providing an effective and fun way of learning about nature.