Sanborn Blog

Nature Nuggets #4: 100 Inch Hike

Whew! It has been a busy week in the world…and it is hard to know exactly HOW far apart we have to be from one another at any given moment…that is why...

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March Update #2

March Update #2

Dear Friends, We are committed to continuing to provide an outstanding camp experience at Big Spring, High Trails and Sanborn Junior during the summer...

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People of Sanborn: Kado

People of Sanborn: Kado

Name: Kado Marino Current Role: Big Spring Program Director Tenure at Sanborn: Kado’s first summer was in 2018. He taught as an HTOEC instructor durin...

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Homemade Ice Sculptures

Homemade Ice Sculptures

Winter returned to Sanborn today with a big, spring blizzard! One of our favorite winter nature activities comes from Jerry McLain, our Director of Al...

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Nature Nugget #3: Track & Scat Hike

Nature Nugget #3: Track & Scat Hike

Here’s a new Nature Nugget for your Wednesday. Today, join Elizabeth as she walks outside and explores the way that animals leave signs for us to find...

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Nature Nuggets #2: Nature Bingo

Nature Nuggets #2: Nature Bingo

We are so excited to share this great–and easy–nature activity with you today! Nature Bingo is a great way to get outside and both wander and engender...

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People of Sanborn: Noah

People of Sanborn: Noah

Name: Noah Fisher Current Role: Staff Coordinator for Big Spring Tenure at Sanborn: Noah’s first summer was in 2018. He stayed for the fall season tha...

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The Three Questions

The Three Questions

When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?

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March Camp Update

March Camp Update

Dear Friends— The safety and health of our campers and staff is always our highest priority at camp and we have a long history of planning for and man...

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People of Sanborn: Jessie

People of Sanborn: Jessie

Name: Jessie Spehar Current Role: Does A Lot Of Things (but her favorite parts of her job are meeting campers at the airport, taking photos of all the...

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