Whole Earth Nature School in Eugene, Oregon offers two overnight summer camp programs. All 6-day camps at Big Bear Camp in Walton, OR are $888.
Big Bear Camp
Big Bear Village is a unique and unmatched outdoor experience. Students begin their week with an immediate immersion into nature as we jump right in to Miller Creek and go exploring. The explorations and challenges grow from there. Students will practice basic outdoor survival skills through practical application. The group will build primitive shelters and every student will be given the opportunity to spend the night in one, should they choose. Every night our campfires will be lit by the ancient bowdrill technology. During the Gnarly Hike kids will get to challenge themselves to complete a really challenging all-day route. Campers will also have a choice of several electives such as archery, tracking, ethnobotany, and more.
Camp Artemis
Camp Artemis is the ultimate Nature Camp, for girls only! Spend a full week living with the forest at beautiful Big Bear Camp. This week will be filled with amazing crafts, skills, and friends. Girls at Camp Artemis will learn amazing skills to help them become protectors of the forest, just like the mythical Artemis. We will practice our crafts together as we learn to make baskets and work with leather. We will learn to listen to the forest by studying the language of the birds. We will practice archery with real targets as well as foam arrows. Every evening campfire at Camp Artemis is lit in the ancient way with friction fire. Plus, learn to know the wild plant foods and medicines that grow in the forest. Along with all this there will be opportunities to push yourself to grow stronger and take on any challenge together with your fellow campers. Campfire conversations with your fellow campers will help you to discover self-esteem and confidence. Instructors will be there to guide you and empower you to take on these challenging skills and find the confidence that comes from knowing you can take care of yourself in the woods.