Camps in 2022
In 2022 we ran THREE camps! Each camp built on the one before.
Bonanza Creek Science Adventure Camp
Despite heavy smoke from forest fires we had a WONDERFUL time at this camp! We were joined by Elder Kenneth and others from the Association for Interior Native Educators, which meant we had a week of wonderful stories connecting us to the past. Music educator Chloe Eklof created a wonderful themesong for us, filled with kids' descriptions of their favorite (camp) things.
To find out more about what we do in the Bonanza Creek Camps, check out Earlier Camps .
Going on a plant walk; Maxine tells the traditional Koyukon story "Crying by the River"; our smoky campsite.
Denali Science Adventure Camp:
In July we headed to Denali National Park for 4 days of hiking, botanizing, bunny poop-counting, swimming, and dog-kennel visiting.
Learning how to count bunny poops with wildlife biologist Kaija.
Team Moss is rocking those counts!
Off to the riverbed...
Fun on the riverbed
Mud...one of the best parts of camp...
But nothing beats a swim in a beautiful lake!
Denali Backcountry Adventure Camp:
In August we participated in the first ever Denali Backcountry Adventure camp: 5 days, of which two in the backcountry carrying all our gear and food... We had a wonderful time, and, as we headed out of the backcountry toward the road we even saw a bear on the other side of the river!
"Camp Dad" Jamie is ready to roll!
After a night at the Murie Center (where we were introduced to the principles of backcountry camping) we headed to the Savage River campground to practice some of our new skills.
A rare picture that includes camp director Christa.... she's usually the one taking the pictures!
We went for a hike in the mountains above the Savage River campground.
Ranger Jan taught us three different methods for sterilizing water!
The views were fantastic! (That's the only road for many, many miles...)
Even the plants are tough here.
A very enjoyable break.
Packing for the backpacking portion. Who wants to carry the bear barrels?
Backpacking along the Teklanika River
Lunch break along the Teklanika River
Is that water boiling yet, Jan?