Newfound Appreciation

By Green River Preserve on July 27, 2014

Today was the first full day back from Campout! With a newfound appreciation for running water and the lightness of day packs, the campers embarked on their Mentor hikes this morning. There were Cherokee Head-Dunkers, Salamanders, and Polars Bears abounding. One group had the chance to see and observe a box turtle, while another spent time exploring the many facets of the cave and learning about the history of the land. During lunch, campers received their much-awaited GLP schedules, and were happy to know what they would be spending their GLP days learning.

After lunch and—of course—Rest Hour, there were new activities to begin! Bows were freshly loaded, climbing gear donned, and yoga mats unrolled as campers dove into their new schedules. During Free Time the pottery studio was abuzz with campers painting their freshly fired pieces of pottery, and the lake with fly rods in search of fish.

Dinner had a new energy as campers settled back into the routine of daily base camp life. Nothing, though, compared to the energy afterwards in preparation of the long-awaited evening activity: Capture the Flag! The teams were revealed and everyone rushed back to their cabins to apply the proper shades of face paint and T-shirts. After a lengthy game full of charges and strategic maneuvers, the camp reunited once more to sing “Sisters, Brothers” and head to their beds to prepare for tomorrow.

Jaclyn Burton//TC2

Green River Preserve
Green River Preserve

Green River Preserve is a non-competitive, coed summer camp connecting children with nature. Located on a 3,400 acre private wildlife preserve in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, this extraordinary natural setting inspires campers to have a greater understanding of themselves, their environment, and their fellow man. Designed for bright, curious, and creative children, our program nurtures character development and fosters skills like perseverance, curiosity, communication, optimism, creativity, and GRIT.