“Freshwater Friends” Eco Camp Sessions a Success.
- HDT Team
- Jul 17, 2017
- 2 min read
Three of our four 2017 Freshwater Friends Eco Camps are in the books. Our campers have ventured on field trips, eaten straight from the garden, and learned a bit about our environment.
Here’s a small glimpse of the adventures our Freshwater Friends have had over the last few months:
1st-2nd Grade – Loons (June 12-16)
The trip to Serenity Now Alpaca Farm had mixed feelings. Photo by HDT Staff.
Dave W. introduced the neat idea of hydroponics. Photo by HDT Staff.
There was even time for swimming at Sand Lake. Photo by HDT Staff.
Nora showed off the fish at the Crosslake Dam. Photo by HDT Staff.
Nora lead the campers in exercises! Photo by HDT Staff.
Paper making was fun for all. Photo by HDT Staff.
The campers loved the strawberry trellis. Photo by HDT Staff.
3rd-4th Grade – Trout (June 26-30)
Playing outside every day. Photo by HDT Staff.
Campers even made their own cork boats. Races were encouraged. Photo by HDT Staff.
We suggested a balanced lunch every day. Photo by HDT Staff.
Eco Campers learned all about nature at the Crosslake Dam. Photo by HDT Staff.
Kayaking and swimming. Photo by HDT Staff.
5th-6th Grade – Dragonflies (July 10-14)
Outdoor play of all kinds was included. Photo by HDT Staff.
Wading into the bog at Deep Portage to learn about ecosystems. Photo by HDT Staff.
Learning about water ecosystems on the Deep Portage Bog Walk. Photo by HDT Staff.
One big happy crew! Photo by HDT Staff.
Geocaching brought campers all over campus. Photo by HDT Staff.
More Geocaching. Photo by HDT Staff.
Taking a rest along the fish wall. Photo by HDT Staff.
Campers exploring the living roof above the Mani Shop on campus. Photo by HDT Staff.
Nora helping a camper find a creature from the bog. Photo by HDT Staff.
Check out her homemade fishing system. Seems to work! Photo by HDT Staff.
Swimming at Sand Lake was one way to beat the heat. Photo by HDT Staff.
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