 CHILDREN
OF Pumpkin Hill Village
Teacher: Dan Simons
7 days, Easy-Moderate
Skill level: Beginner
Ages: 9-11, July 13 – 19
This is an exciting week for young campers who will
enjoy oldfashioned adventures at Pumpkin Hill Village.
Each day we will crawl out of our tents to greet the day
with a stretch and swim. After farm and garden chores,
we will eat a fire-cooked breakfast made with fresh eggs
from the chickens, vegetables from the garden, or fruit
from nearby farms. Morning activities may include handwork,
clay sculpture, woodworking, beadwork, berry picking or
forest exploration. After lunch and rest, afternoon activities
may include riding in the horse drawn wagon, baking bread,
making jam, canoeing, swimming and, of course, playing
games. After supper there will be singing and storytelling
before sweet dreams overcome the tired villagers.
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 INTRODUCTION
TO ADVENTURE PROGRAM
Session I: Teacher: Dan Simons, June 22-28
Session II: Teacher: Mathias Dammer, July 27 – August
2
7 days, Easy-Moderate
Skill level: Beginner
Ages: 9 – 11
Over the last twelve years this program has introduced hundreds
of children to the wonders of natural living. It is appropriate for
students who have attended “Children of Pumpkin Hill Village” as
a next step, or by itself, for children who are ready to participate in
their very first “wilderness expedition.” The first two days of base
camp life are filled with useful work around the village, learning
new skills and making new friends.Then we leave for a three day
canoe journey on a lake or river. We will travel a short distance every
day to set our camp on a sand bar or island. We will settle into
the rhythm of paddling, campfire meals, stories and songs. Every
day there is time for swimming, exploration, play and wilderness
crafts.
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