“Week in the Woods” Camp

The Advisor-Chronicle reported on July 6, 2024, “(Wilder Creek Conservation Club’s) wooded acreage, filled with ponds, hills, a creek, a nesting family of Bald Eagles, deer, beaver, birds of all kinds, snakes and frogs galore is just the thing to usher in a summer filled with adventure, exploration and an appreciation of the outdoors.”

Marshall teachers, Tim Rupp, Mary Douglass, Michelle Rupp, Molly Jain and youth counselors created a magical week of natural fun and learning for 70 campers. Tim Rupp said, “We keep things moving so there is never time to get bored.”

The leaders offer 2-one week day camp adventures.

“Grace Day, a 4th grader from Hughes School, Tanner Hill, a second grader from Walters, and TyLongyear, a 7th grader at MMS, all reported that catching frogs for the frog jumping contast was the highlight of the camp for them.”

Campers, counselors and teachers agreed “the water battle at the very end of the week was epic…Everyone was completely soaked and smiling by the end!”

“However, even the extravagant water fight was not the week’s favorite activity. There is nothing that can ccompare with building forts. Kids spent time daily, working in groups of 15-20, to plan and build elaborate forts in the forest. Without any outside tools or instructions, kids…constructed sturdy forts with imaginative features. Some boasted chandeliers, kitchens, skylights, fireplaces, welcome mats, etc.”

Wilder Creek Conservation Club functions as an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. Grants, donations, and rental fees provide the operating budget. The members offer the facilities rent-free to youth-serving organizations, requesting a minimal housekeeping fee.

The purpose of Wilder Creek Conservation Club is to protect and conserve the land, wildlife, and natural resources contained within its boundaries of historical significance while seeking to provide a protected environment for the youth of our community to enjoy for educational and recreational purposes related to our air, land, and water resources.

For more information about scheduling a youth event at Wilder Creek, please use the “Contact” tab on the Home page.