Hawk's Hearth
The Arts of Camp
Coed Ages 13-17

August 10-16, 2008

Cost: $675

The hearth is the center of every home, every campsite, and the source of comfort, nourishment and renewal. When our hearth is well planned and cared for, we can find the strength to have our unique adventures in the wilderness or whatever we choose to do. The hearth is a great place to hang out, too, as it is warm, cooks our food and is a very social place to connect with friends and share our skills, stories and meals.

In this camp, we will learn the secrets of selecting, building and using a good campsite. We will make our own fire-circles, using stones we have gathered, build benches for sitting comfortably, create places to make and store our food, utensils and supplies as well as make some incredible meals! We will learn to use cast iron cookware, clay baking, roasting, grinding and preparing acorns for pancakes, make at least five kinds of ashcakes, sample different nutritious and delicious teas and enjoy everything thoroughly. Campfire and cooking safety will be shared, as well as how to handle and store food safely, which are important skills for any camping or cooking endeavor. Camp furniture, quick, effective shelters and lots of fire stuff -wood gathering and building, will be taught as well. We will also go on gathering and exploring hikes, to enjoy the summer landscape and balance out our ‘camptime’.

Some of the skills and activities listed below form the core of the Hawk's Hearth curriculum:

• Small Grass Mats
• Sapling Backrests
• Cooking Tongs
• Coal Burned Spoons and Bowls
• Campfire and Cooking Circle
• Tarp Shelter Skills
• Cast Iron Cooking Skills
• Acorn Preparation and Cooking
• Grinding Stones
• Hardwood Cutting Boards
◊ Blueberry, Cinnamon bun and Pizza Ashcakes
◊ Pollo al Cabon (Grilled Chicken Fajitas)
◊ Acorn Pancakes
◊ Food Storage Chambers
◊ Wilderness Cooking and Cleaning Skills
◊ Camp Organization Skills
◊ Firewood Gathering Rope and Skills
• Clay Baked Salmon and Trout
• Pit Cooked Cornish Game Hens

Application for Enrollment