Curriculum

Our unique method uses innovative and efficient strategies for self-growth as the foundation for our program. Grades 5-8 are placed in SIMILAR INTEREST (S.I.) groups, much like having a college major where they'll focus on creatively cultivating their interest. Students also participate in core activities, much like fulfilling college graduation requirements. All activities are a mix of age and interest-based experiences. This creates a unique opportunity to prepare our students for a new adventure or for the next step in their educational career. Look through our curriculum below to learn more.

Program Structure: Courses & Programs

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

GRADES 1 & 2

GRADES 3 & 4

Imagination & Rhythm

A nurturing environment where younger campers explore the world through nature, story, and play.

Core Focus:

Nature walks & crafts
Puppet stories and drawing journals
Movement circles and music
Daily rhythms, mindfulness, and rest

Highlights:
🧚 Fairy homes & storytelling
🎨 Painting
🧘 Gentle yoga & movement verses

GRADES 5 & 6

Purpose & Skill Building

Older elementary students dive into real-world themes with hands-on projects and leadership opportunities.

Core Focus:

Ecosystem journals & weather tracking
Drawing & arts
Historical stories & biography
Guided meditation & expressive journaling

Highlights:
📚 Journaling & public speaking
🌻 Handwork
🎶Rhythmic Coordination

Exploration & Creation

This age group expands their imagination through teamwork, nature study, and artistic form.

Core Focus:

Shelter building & garden mapping
Cultural tales and illustrated storybooks
Form drawing and sculpting
Rhythm games & movement

Highlights:
🌲 Nature-based engineering
🎭 Dramatic play & group storytelling
🌿 Journaling in the field

GRADES 7 & 8

Leadership & Self-Discovery

Middle school campers engage in reflective learning, service projects, and creative innovation.

Core Focus:

Environmental journalism
Spoken word & mixed media art
Mindfulness practices & inner dialogue
Movement arts and conscious leadership

Highlights:
🗣️ Story circles & cultural exploration
🌍 Eco-service projects
🪘 Rhythm and movement composition

DAILY/WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Games

Handwork & Creative Arts

Journaling

Swimming

Parks and Hiking

Student led activities

Library Adventures

Culinary

Educational Field Trips

S.O.M.A'S

Service Oriented Manifestation Actualization

Grades 5–8

The S.O.M.A. project invites students in Grades 5–8 to explore the exciting world of entrepreneurship by developing a business based on their personal interests and talents. This project-based learning experience is designed to promote creativity, collaboration, and conscious innovation.

Core Focus:

Identifying passions and service-oriented ideas
Creating a simple, student-led business plan
Sourcing sustainable or relevant materials
Budget creation and financial planning
Branding and marketing basics
Presentation and peer feedback

Highlights:

🛍️ Student-designed products and services
📊 Budget boards and pitch practice
🤝 End-of-session marketplace and presentation

Campers will work in small groups or individually to bring their business to life and share their creations with the wider camp community at the program’s conclusion.

EDUCATORS-IN-CULTIVATION

The Educator-in-Cultivation (EIC) program is designed to nurture and cultivate leadership, teamwork, and a strong sense of purpose in our high school students. This immersive mentorship and service program empowers teens to support younger campers while developing their own skills in facilitation, communication, and conscious leadership.

Core Focus:

Leadership training and self-discovery
Assisting with group activities and lessons
Modeling positive behavior and mindfulness practices
Collaborating with Mission Directors and Collaborators

Highlights:

📘 Student-led planning sessions
💬 Mentorship in action with younger campers
🌱 Confidence building through peer support

Participation is open to students entering Grades 9–12. Positions are determined based on the successful completion of the EIC application and interview process.

CORE MODULES

Required Coursework

ACOUNTABILITY/ GOAL-SETTING
CULINARY PREPAREDNESS
FINANCIAL LITERACY
RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT
SELF-CARE
SPIRITUAL AWARENESS ELEVATION

MISSION OBJECTIVES

EXPAND SPIRITUAL AWARENESS

Reflect on the physical effects of meditative practices such as deep breathing, visualization and chakra toning techniques
Daily use of positive affirmations
Emphasize empathetic behavior
Bring conscious awareness to daily thoughts (metacognitive practices)

ESTABLISH EFFICIENT SELF-CARE HABITS

Promote correlation between feeling well and looking well physically
Recognizing personal self-loving habits
Daily cleaning rituals- handwashing, cubby/locker cleaning
Lady Talk/Guy Talk time

PROMOTE BASIC CULINARY SKILLS

Identify and distinguish between living and non-living foods for sustainability, gardening and food cultivation activities
Make and follow basic to advanced meal/snack recipes
Kitchen safety awareness and preparedness activities

FOSTER RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT

Group rhythmic workout
Weekly yoga practices
Daily physical activities- sporting games, hiking, swimming

DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACCOUNTABILITY

Group business project
Goal setting and achievement activities
Emphasize self-accountable behavior
Leadership appointments and role assignments

FINANCIAL LITERACY ADVANCEMENT

Business and culinary budget formation
Real-world problem-solving activities
Investment oriented activities
Entrepreneurial strategy formation

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