2010 BUILDING GREEN CAMPS

Ages 9-15
Offered Weeks 3-10
Cost: $495 /week
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About Building Green: Back by popular demand, Mo's Building Green comes back after a year haitus under new leadership! This week will explore the incredible diverse projects that are happening at and around Calleva from composting toilets and organic gardening to biodiesel production and alternative building techniques. Campers work on a small personal project (like a bat box) to a group project (like a rain water collection cistern for camping). Expect your camper to bring something home that benefits your household and also contribute to our community. This program gives campers a broader understanding of the multitude of alternative options that can improve lifestyle and environment. All this takes place in a fun environment while fostering personal growth and positve group dynamics.

2010 Instructor: TBD

The Week 3 Overnight is:
Farm
Dickerson, MD
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BASIC ITINERARY:

  • Day 1: Depending on Project, introduction to the week project and tour of the Calleva Farm and participate in Farm activity, Saw mill, alternative building project, and help build straw bale Ro pes Course Shed.
  • Day 2: A trip to some composting toilets, and a day on the river for a project that benefits the River environment. This may include a project on the C&O Canal. 
  • Day 3: A day at the Biodiesel Workshop. Each campers makes a 300ml sample of Biodiesel to take home or throw into the bus for the drive home! 
  • Overnight Options: Depending on the Project could be at Farm, Office, Blue House, Island, or local park. 

DAILY NEEDSLIST: Day-pack, closed-toe shoes w/ socks, water bottle, sandals, Hat, and Lunch. Calleva will be providing all tools and materials.

BASIC OVERNIGHT NEEDS: Campers need to bring personal Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Bag, Headlamp, overnight clothes, rain gear, warm evening clothes, toiletries, in addition to daily needs! EXTRA LUNCH FOR FRIDAY!

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Campers may be using Power Tools under close supervision and instruction.

KEY POINT: Get out and hike. Get out and hike. Get out and hike. Get out and hike. Get out and hike. Get out and hike.

2010 Schedule and Availability