Portland, Oregon Little House in the Big Valley
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Homesteading for Kids
Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic series of books have inspired children and adults for generations. The world is changing and learning local arts and crafts can also lead to new and old ways for the home and family.
During this week we explore different pioneer and homesteading skills: wild plants, gardening, candle or soap making, whittling (for older kids), teas and tinctures and much more. At the end of the week we make our own ice cream and have a down home fiddle party.
The Wilders Guild The Wilders are caretakers. They tend to the balance of their village. They listen to the land as they help abundance flow. They guide the needs of the people into harmony with the needs of the land.
Highland Week July 16-20, 2012
All camps this week have a theme of Scottish and Celtic lore. Our focus is the life of a self-sustaining family on the ancient Scottish Highlands and Celtic world.
Ages 9-10 The Wilders Homestead Older campers focus on real homesteading projects that can contribute to community and their family. Projects could include but are not limited helping construct an adobe woodfired oven, cheesemaking, making root beer and buildign fences.
Little House in the Big Valley
Details
7:30am - 8:30am FREE Morning Pre-Camp
8:30am - 3:30pm Camp Session
3:30pm - 6:00pm Pre-registered After Camp Get extended camp to 6pm
Location 5040 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, Oregon Map It
Early Bird Discount Register before February 22, 2012 and receive 10% off the regular tuition
Register
Ages 6
July 2-6, 2012
No camp July 4
Tuition $220
includes 10% early bird discount |
Ages 7-8
July 2-6, 2012
No camp July 4
Tuition $220
includes 10% early bird discount |
Ages 6 Highlands Week
July 16-20, 2012
Tuition $265
includes 10% early bird discount |
Ages 7-8 Highlands Week
July 16-20, 2012
Tuition $265
includes 10% early bird discount |
Ages 9-10 Highlands Week
July 16-20, 2012
Tuition $265
includes 10% early bird discount |
Ages 6
July 30-August 3, 2012
Tuition $265
includes 10% early bird discount |
Ages 7-8
July 30-August 3, 2012
Tuition $265
includes 10% early bird discount |
Ages 9-10 Wilders
July 30-August 3, 2012
Tuition $265
includes 10% early bird discount |
Ages 6
August 27-31, 2012
Tuition $265
includes 10% early bird discount |
Ages 7-8
August 27-31, 2012
Tuition $265
includes 10% early bird discount |
Ages 9-10 Wilders
August 27-31, 2012
Tuition $265
includes 10% early bird discount |
Payment Plans
For families who need it, we can offer flexible payment plans. Contact Molly to learn more. A non-refundable deposit is always required to reserve your space.
Ages 4-5 Little House in the Big Valley includes
• base camp at the Scout Pit
• reading from Little House books
• making homemade ice cream
• wild edible plants & medicinal plants
• fun in the garden
• late 1800s poetry
• history of homesteading in different cultures
• the Oregon and Barlow trail
• nature hikes and play
• knitting and fiber arts
• drying & preserving foods
• a fiddle party
• more nature play
Ages 6 Little House in the Big Valley includes
• mobile camp around Portland Greenspaces and Beyond
• candle or herbal soap making
• reading from Little House books
• making homemade ice cream
• how to safely light a campfire (with instructors)
• safe and supervised whittling
• wild edible and medicinal plants
• fun in the garden
• late 1800s poetry
• history of homesteading in different cultures
• the Oregon and Barlow trail
• nature hikes and play
• knitting and fiber arts
• drying and preserving foods
• a fiddle party
Ages 7-8 Little House in the Big Valley includes
• mobile camp around Portland Greenspaces and Beyond
• candle or herbal soap making
• reading from Little House books
• making homemade ice cream
• how to safely light a campfire (with instructors)
• safe and supervised whittling
• wild edible and medicinal plants
• fun in the garden
• late 1800s poetry
• history of homesteading in different cultures
• the Oregon and Barlow trail
• nature hikes and play
• knitting and fiber arts
• drying and preserving foods
• a fiddle party
Ages 9-10 Little House in the Big Valley includes
• mobile camp around Portland Greenspaces and Beyond
• candle or herbal soap making
• reading from Little House books
• making homemade ice cream
• how to safely light a campfire (with instructors)
• safe and supervised whittling
• wild edible and medicinal plants
• fun in the garden
• late 1800s poetry
• history of homesteading in different cultures
• the Oregon and Barlow trail
• nature hikes and play
• knitting and fiber arts
• drying and preserving foods
• a fiddle party
The Wilders Homestead includes...
• natural building projects for community building
• complex homesteading projects to take home for the family
• more advanced knitting
A Good Fit?
Before you register PLEASE READ the critical information below to help you decide if your program is the right match for you or you child. TrackersNW invests in families and students dedicated to maturity and accountability as a team. The experience of your child is heightened as these filters insure a safe, supportive and competent collaboration with both our instructors and all other team members (including students).
This program is a good fit for the child and parent who...
• trust one another
• are interested in and empathetic to the natural world
• crave a different way of experiencing and seeing both natural and modern world
• want to have fun
• possess a sense of adventure
• make intelligent choices
• display competent autonomy when needed
• can make and keep clear agreements concerning safety
• can help insure the safety of their peers and collaborators
• works diligently toward adult accountability, consequences and responsibility
• will come dressed appropriately to stay warm, dry and healthy
• is okay with being muddy, cold and wet at times
• can be a real kid
• shares well with others
This program is NOT a good fit for children who...
• are not interested in nature & scout awareness
• are not empathetic for the natural world
• are being forced to come to camp
• cannot display competent autonomy when needed
• cannot make and keep clear agreements and choices concerning safety
• is kept inside all the time so may be uncomfortable
• will not dress appropriately to stay warm, dry and healthy
• is not okay with being muddy, cold and wet at times
• has trouble working with others and respecting the needs of other participants
Please note that if your child is positively working on behavior, we are willing to work with them and you with clear agreements
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