Writers in the Woods
A week of adventure, writing, and fun with Summer Ink and Kroka Expeditions in New Hampshire. Daily writing about their adventures will help campers develop their expressive and technical skills.
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ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- A multi-day canoe expedition, including camping on an island.
- Rock climbing on glacial cliffs.
- Opportunities to play games, swim, and develop sustainable outdoor living skills.
- Traditional craft-making from natural forest materials.
- Map and compass adventures in the woods and on water.
- A group service project.
- White water rafting on the Deerfield River with a rapid swim.
- Daily journal writing and one-on-one conferences to develop writing skills.
In the evenings, campers will gather around the campfire to cook supper, share their journal writing, and sing songs. When the fire is out, they will drift off to sleep in their tents or under the stars, lulled by the sounds of a gurgling stream or the call of lake loons.
In the fall, the campers' writing will be published in The Summer Ink Collection.
Be ready for an adventure worth writing about!
*Each day depends on the weather and sometimes on water levels and dam releases.
WHO:
Adventurous students going into the 7th – 9th grades who want to learn to share their outdoor experiences though writing.
WHEN:
Sunday, August 5 - Saturday, August 11.
WHERE:
The Kroka Expeditions base camp is located in Marlow, New Hampshire, close to the White and Green Mountain National Forests and the Adirondacks of New York. It is a short drive to the best white water paddling and climbing in the Northeast.
DEPARTURE:
Cambrige, MA
RETURN:
Cambridge, MA
COST:
$1365.00 for one week. Financial Assistance is available to qualified families. Applying early will increase your chance of receiving aid.
Questions?
Contact Raina Milne (617) 724-0263, ext 2 or at rainamilne@summerink.org.
Upon request, parents and legal guardians of campers enrolled in our programs may request copies of Summer Ink's staff background check results, Summer Ink's healthcare and discipline policies, and grievance procedures. Summer Ink's camps must comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.
