Hilltown Journey Camp

A day camp for girls and boys ages 7 to 13

An exciting one-week session of building stick-houses in a beautiful area of woods, rocks, and streams and enjoying the farm and barn.

Directed by Sarah Pirtle, with experienced Journey Camp staff.

Meet new friends at Hilltown Camp. We create a close community in a relaxed atmosphere which gives a chance for childhood play to blossom. Laughter rings out in active games, creative dramatics, and circle time music along with lots of time in the forest.

Become friendly and familiar with the plants and trees as we go into the woods to build stick houses, explore the rock formations, visit fairy rings, and get to know the streams and paths on the land.
Last summer the stick houses that were created came in all sizes ranging from a large group creation that many could fit inside to smaller leaning branches set in a favorite spot. At Journey Camp we like to make sure there’s choice while keeping an eye that no one is left out and everyone feels encouraged. 

The day has a rhythm of whole group activities and small group choices including art activities in the barn. After lunch and before afternoon workshops, the camp gathers together to hear a continuing story created by Sarah. It culminates on Friday with group dramatics as campers enter the scenes of the tale to devise the ending together.

The chance for younger and older children  to be together creates a time of shared humor and happiness that one person compared to a family picnic. Bonding with the earth and enjoying group cooperation dovetail; each person has a chance to participate in a welcoming community.

The Taproot Center at Warner Farm, is run by Rich Fournier and his daughter Sarah Scanlon-Fournier. It is a permaculture farm  and welcoming conference center. The land has incredible beauty.

To register:

• Step One: Send $50 registration fee to
  Journey Camp - Marsha Lieberman, Administrator
  P.O. Box 60226, Florence, MA 01062.
• Step Two: Send registration information by printing and mailing our registration form, or use the online application form on this website.

Questions?
Email Marsha Lieberman, Journey Camp Administrator at .