New Camp Games: 5-Ball
To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.
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Calves at Witcher Ranch
The little one on the left, was born just this morning! Once, a calf is born, our Ranch Manager Eric, will bring the new calf and it’s Mama into the ...
People of Sanborn: Ariella
Name: Ariella Rogge Current Role: Co-Director of High Trails Tenure at Sanborn: Ariella spent 11 years as a camper and a staff member and then returne...
Favorite Places on Property: B-Bluff
Join Big Spring Director Mark as he takes us to one of his favorite places on property - the top of B-Bluff. There are some beautiful views of other c...
March Update #3
We know the “stay at home” mandates, school closures, new remote learning and remote work paradigms, travel restrictions and ever-changing landscape o...
Mental Health Practices For Everyone
When I was in eighth grade, my U.S. Civics teacher, Mr. Brewer, asked the following question one day: “What is the meaning of the word crisis?” I rai...
Nature Nuggets #5: Nature Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunts are extremely flexible and effective teaching games. A scavenger hunt can be designed to emphasize almost any concept with in the natu...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...