Nature and Outdoor Programs
We offer a variety of programs to help learn about nature though a safe and hands on environment. Programs are typically limited to around twenty participants, however can be larger with additional supervision.
For more information or to schedule a program please contact us at 914-306-5426 or stephen@bluecampfireexperiences.com
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Nature
Animal Adaptations
In this program, participants will learn about many of the animals which are local to our area as well as some of the ways they have evolved to interact with the environment. The educator will also explain some of the ways animals keep themselves safe through defensive features such as camouflage or other adaptations.
Nature Hikes
Guided nature hikes can take place in any suitable local green space (public park, woodland, open field, etc.) near the client’s site. These hikes can cover a variety of different topics, including, but not limited to some examples listed below. If the green space is not suitable for a full hike, program games or activities that would fit with the program theme may be included.
Solar Cooking
This program includes both commercially available and do-it-yourself style solar energy powered ovens to cook with. Meals can be planned before the program to provide options for dietary considerations or can be set by the educator.
Outdoor Skills
Map and Compass
Learn about the skills of reading a map or navigating with a compass. This program will allow participants to learn the basics parts of a compass, as well as the typical symbols used on maps to be better equipped to use both.
Survival Bracelets
This program focuses on the use of simple versatile items to create small kits that can be useful in survival situations. A survival bracelet is a set of survival tools that you can wear on your wrist at all times.
Wilderness Survival
This program introduces participants to the basics of wilderness survival techniques. Learn how to build survival shelters, gather water, and find edibles in the wilderness. This course can be run as a single program, or as a series of programs going into greater details of each skill over the course of several programs.