Special Themes

During the course of the summer, 4-H Camp Sacandaga will be presenting "theme" courses. These courses are designed to offer children opportunities to try new things and to experience different cultural and historical aspects of the Adirondack's. Themes are in addition to normal camp activities. Campers can sign up for special events and classes that are only offered during these weeks.

"Friends Around The World"

During this  week children will explore a variety of international cultures including their customs, crafts and traditions. Teams of campers will represent different nations in a camp Olympics event.

"Environmental Stewardship"

Explore the constant balance of nature in the Adirondacks. Campers will participate in special Environmentalhawk.jpg (97884 bytes) Awareness classes, examine different ecosystems ( such as a bog, a lake and the forests in the area surrounding the camp), and watch presentations from the Department of Environmental Conservation on rehabilitated animals. Live animal demonstrations will be part of the program. An Ornithology lesson will also be a component of this theme week, where campers interested in learning more about birds will be able to construct bird houses, go on bird watching hikes, watch and identify birds from a bird blind, and hike in the early morning on a bird walk. Campers will also play 'Predator / Prey', and all camp tag game where children "become" part of the food chain.

" Behind the Blue Line"

ljack2.jpg (67453 bytes)Discover the Adirondack's rich heritage. The week will be filled with pioneer craft classes ( like building a Jacob's ladder), black powder demonstrations and " old time " children games. A demonstration about maple sugaring will also be presented. The "Lumberjack Day" celebration / fair is planned, where campers will offer activities to their fellow campers based upon the lives of lumberjacks. An evening with an Adirondack Story teller Don Williams will be the culmination of the fair.

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For more information contact Linda Wegner, Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator 

 

4-H Camp Sacandaga is a non-profit educational camp. 

Cornell Cooperative Extension and 4-H Camp Sacandaga provides equal program and employment opportunities. 

 

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