Opening activity - Sharing what is unique about yourself
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Listening to one of the Ridge Runners describe what he carries in his ...
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Getting to know a tree!
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Pulling lots of invasive plants!
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Trying on a full pack!
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Opening "Getting to Know You" activity
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Using GPS Technology
Camp participants learn how to navigate the Big Meadow using Global Positioning (GPS) devices. During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known ... More
Participating in the drum circle
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Camper compares notes with one of the counselors
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Stopping to explore lichens on the rocks
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Concluding activity - sharing favorite camp experience
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Proud of a job well done!
Pulling invasive Japanese stitgrass. During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Disco... More
Checking out the awesome views from the AT
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Pulling non-native invasive plants
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Stopping to write down lichen discoveries
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Love Those Shirts!
Camp S.E.E.D. participants proudly display their official shirts. During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students En... More
Ranger Mary assists a camper in learning how to use GPS
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Talking about the nearby deer with Ranger Georgette
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Journaling about discoveries along the trail
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Navigating the meadow using GPS
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Amazed by the view of the sunset
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Learning to "whistle" on a blade of grass
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Filling bags with invasive plants
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Really getting to know a tree!
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Always more invasive plants to pull!
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Shenandoah national park - Campsite Rehab!
Rehabilitating an illegal backcountry campsite. During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environm... More
Marking waypoints on their GPS unit
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Taking a much needed break after pulling invasives!
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Shenandoah national park - Discovering Millipedes!
Camp participants study the many-legged critters. During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Enviro... More
Sharing favorite parts of camp in a drum circle
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Geology in Shenandoah...
A student learns about Shenandoah's geology. During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environment... More
Sunset views from Blackrock
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
A walk in the meadow
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Carrying logs to rehab an illegal backcountry site
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Stopping for lunch at an awesome viewpoint along the AT
During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More
Using Your Senses!
A Camp S.E.E.D. participant learns to use different senses to explore Shenandoah's forest. During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as C... More