Craftsman & Apprentice

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Ancestral Skills Camp

8 - 12 yrs

Description

We believe that long summer days are for exploring, creating, and for getting dirty. At our Ancestral Skills Camp, campers will explore all things ancestral. It used to be that if we needed something, we went to the woods or the farmyard and made it ourselves. We believe that all people big and small crave self-sufficiency. We'll explore bushcraft skills, homesteading and everywhere in between. We will track animals, learn about plant identification, forage, weave, make arrows, shoot bows, make a healing salve using local plants, build shelters, learn about bow drill fire making, carve soap and whittle toys. Each day will include a new skill, crafts, games, quiet reflection, and good times. We will spend much of the day outdoors under the trees in nearby City Park.
Note: We've changed the minimum age for this camp to 8 to allow for more adventure and in-depth tool exploration like whittling, fire building and flint knapping.
We use real knives, arrows, sharp tools, and fire!


Notes:

COVID Camp Policy

Our camp experiences are now capped at 12 participants.
Curbside pick-up and drop-off only. 
Symptom check and record keeping in full effect each morning.
Campers must wear a mask.
Instructors will wear a mask.
Campers must wash their hands for 20 seconds or use sanitizer upon arrival, at meal times, anytime they enter or exit the building, after using the restroom, and before heading home.
We will no longer have an aftercare option available. 
Campers will have their own work areas as well as a set of supplies and materials and be instructed on ways to interact but keep their physical distance from one another. 
Depending on the group, we may walk to City Park or Lenora B. Quick Park for lunch and outdoor craft/playtime. 
We will be adding additional cleaning and disinfecting procedures throughout the day. 
We do our best to maintain social distancing, however it is not always possible. 
We have an air filtration system and will have doors and windows open as much as possible

Refunds/Transfers/Cancellations

Please keep your child home if they or anyone in your household has any symptoms of COVID. Note: We are unable to provide refunds or credits in the case of illness. 
All camp registrations are non-refundable but are transferable to others at any time and may be converted to a programming credit prior to May 1st.  After May 1st, all registrations are final and may not be converted to credit or transferred.
In the case of COVID related closure, all camps will move to a remote option. Supply kits will be available for pick up. A credit may be requested. 
Schedule change requests must be made before May 1st. We do our best to accommodate change requests but due to limited capacity, it is not always possible. 

What to Bring

Two masks that your child can put on and off independently
Lunch and snacks (we will no longer provide snacks)
A full water bottle
Sunscreen (children must apply themselves)
A hat or sunglasses
Closed toed shoes (sneakers are best)


Location

Craftsman & Apprentice
1325 E 22nd Ave
Denver, CO 80205


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Ancestral Skills Camp

8 - 12 yrs

Booking Options
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9:00am - 3:00pm MDT

Aug 5, 2019 - Aug 9, 2019

Limited Space

• Payment plans available at checkout

• 10% sibling discount available at checkout

• Camp Runs: 8/5, 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9