Join us for a week of winter survival activities exploring the winter woodlands. Learn how to build snow shelters and campfires. Track animals and see how they adapt to winter conditions. Be a citizen scientist with probes and other technology. Have fun and learn something new at the same time.
Dates: Monday, February 17 through Friday, February 21, 2014
Times: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: The Tutorial Center at Smokey House Center
426 Danby Mountain Road, Danby, VT 05739
802-293‐9300
Activities: Activities will change, depending on the weather and group interests, but may include the following:
- Snowshoeing and hiking
- Building snow shelters (called quinzees) and/or other wilderness shelters
- Campfires, including fire safety, and outdoor cooking • Animal tracking and observation
- Tree identification
- Weather and water field studies using scientific probes and software
- Photography and blogging
- Knots and lashing
Requirements: A spirit of fun and adventure! Willingness to try new things and learn new skills! Plus:
- Normal outdoor clothing for winter – boots, warm jackets, snow pants, hats, mittens/gloves, warm socks, sweaters or fleeces
- Bag lunch each day
- (Snacks provided.)
Staff: Experienced teachers from TTC at Smokey House
Cost: $200 for the full week program • Full payment is due upon registration. Checks preferred. • Make checks out to: “The Tutorial Center”. • Contact us for information about paying by credit card, invoice, or cash. • Contact us for information about partial scholarships.
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For information and registration: Contact Juanita Burch-Clay using the form below, or call 802‐293‐9300
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