Testimonials

Reconnecting Students to their Earth and Environment.... Learning and Practicing Ancient Survival Skills.... Opening Hearts and Reconnecting Students to their Earth and Environment.... Learning and Practicing Ancient Survival Skills.... Opening Hearts and Minds to Nature's Secrets.... Offering Challenging Workshops and Programs

Isaac and Phyllis came home yesterday just glowing with happiness though several layers of dirt! Several years ago, they had a pre-school teacher who said, "You can tell how much fun they have had by how dirty they are at the end of the day.". Ever since they just love announcing with pride how dirty they are and so, how much fun they had that day. Well, they must have had a tremendously great time at camp!

I don't think Noah and Aidan had much written on their feedback forms last Thursday. But I wanted you to know that as soon as we turned onto our street, Aidan said that he'd really miss it out there, and that the camp-out was one of the best things he's ever done in his whole life. Noah is a man of very few words, but he said it was better than he expected.

They've been telling us about it in bits and pieces the last few days. They loved Joe's Irish rabbit impressions. They've been looking for some of the plants they ID'ed out there. Well, they have lots of cool stories. I'm not sure what might work for a fall program. If nothing else, I'm sure we'll do another camp-out. -Anne- parent of Woods Wise overnight participant.

Dakota absolutely loved camp. He learned so much and taught us what he learned- always great! He enjoyed the counselors, campers , games, stories, activities, everything except missing the last night camp-out. He says everything was great! His least favorite thing was that camp was over too quickly.

My 8 year old daughter, Abbey, had a great time at AK camp. It was very well organized and the AK guides were great. Everyday she came happy, full of energy, and begging to spend more time outside. Her favorite memories are of splashing in the creek, hiking in the woods, getting to eat plants, learning to use a knife, and Joe's stories. We were hiking in a field as a family a week later, and Abbey was showing us all the plants she had learned to identify and use. It was very impressive! We will definitely be coming back next year! - Shawna parent of Woods Wise day camp participant

I have been so impressed with the confidence my kids have shown after attending the Woods Wise Camp. They have new skills and really enjoy being out in the woods. They share stories they've heard, plants they recognize, and other bits of knowledge about living in tune with nature. I especially enjoy watching them turn on their "wide angle" vision and stalk local wildlife. Every day they came home dirty, tired, and happy. - Debra parent of Woods Wise day camp participant

This camp is amazing. I've been involved with Ancestral Knowledge for a couple years now and every event I've done has been great. My favorite thing to learn at these camps is stalking (walking quietly to sneak up on animals). I think it's really cool to get camouflaged with mud and move without being seen. Now I really love going out in the woods in my back yard and trying to see all the animals that live there. - Sara Woods Wise Day Camp 2007

"It was really fun doing a loads of activities... making pouches, bow drills, etc.... This is my 3rd year and I will definitely be back next year!" -Jacob Franzak Woods Wise Day Camp 2007

"The Ancient Ways program was about what ancient people did to meet their fundamental needs. For example, to build a shelter, first they would look for a good location. They would look for high ground so if a river flooded then they would not have to evacuate. Besides learning about shelter, we also learned to make rope, and to make tools from stone and bones. We also learned many other things about ancient people." -Dommanita, elementary school student

"The best thing that happened so far this year was the Ancient Ways program. While we were there, it was fun and educational. We learned a lot about ancient people and our environment. Our teacher was Bill Kaczor, he was nice and knowledgeable." -A'ishah, elementary school student

"Some of us thought the best part was getting to do what the ancient people did to meet their needs. We learned that these people had to work together, and all had a job. Other good parts were learning to make rope and tools and finding deer bones." -Gail, elementary school student

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