Adventures at Prouty Woods
(for children entering grades 6-8)
Adventures at Prouty Woods is dedicated to assisting young people in developing a strong character, responsibility, community and a sense of place in harmony with nature. Programs combine technical instruction with a healthy dose of outdoor fun.
Dates:
Session 1: July 5-9
Session 2: July 12-16
Session 3: July 19-23
Session 4: July 26-30
About the facility:
New England Forestry (NEFF) New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF) purchased this 107-acre property from the Prouty family in the fall of 2003 to establish an exemplary forest demonstration site. The main house serves as the headquarters for the organization. Prouty Woods is a truly unique and significant tract of woodland within minutes of Route 495. The property includes 1600 feet of frontage on Long Lake and the top of “Wilderness Hill,” with expansive views to the west and north, including Mount Monadnock. The combination of forest, hay field and riparian zones provides much needed habitat for a variety of species. The forest has been under professional forest management for many years. Walking trails are maintained by the Littleton Conservation Trust and connect to a town-wide system of walking trails.
The William King Education Center is a sizable 9 room house that will serve as the “base lodge” for the camp. Campers will meet at the facility during key points in the day and during some inclement weather activities.
Camp begins at 8:30 a.m and runs until 3:30 p.m.
Everyday your child will participate in a variety of different activities. The activities will vary from sports and games, team-building activities, exploring nature, and swimming/water activities.
8:30 - 9:00: Check-in/arrival
9:00 - 10:30: Action Activity (i.e: softball, scavenger hunt, ropes, bowling, raquetball)
10:30 - 11:25: Hike to King Center
11:25 - 12:00: Lunch
12:00 - 12:35: Games/Activities (i.e boardgames, woodworking)
12:30 - 2:30: Water activities (i.e: canoe, water trampoline, trip to Long Lake Beach)
2:30 - 3:00: Hike down to Fay Park
3:00 - 3:30: Wrap up and Pick-up
Schedule is subject to change. A large part of the philosophy of Prouty Woods is to help kids work as a team, as a result, our daily schedule may vary as we debate and decide the activity of choice.
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8:30-9:00
9:00-9:35
9:35-10:10
10:10-10:20
10:20-10:55
10:55-11:25
11:25-12:00
12:00-12:30
12:30-1:30
1:30-2:30
2:30-3:00
3:00- 3:30
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Check in/Arrival
Activity
Sport
Morning Snack
Hike
Hike to King Center
Lunch/Activities
Lunch/Games
Swim/Canoe
Swim/Canoe
Hike to Fay Park
Pick- up
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Adventures at Prouty Woods encourages and emphasizes:
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young people to become capable and confident through mastering adventure sports
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leadership through communication, teamwork, and character development
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hands on experiences through outdoor education, sports, art, and leadership programs
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social skills and an understanding of friendship and trust
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one-on-one attention with a lower ratio and staff who are well-verse in teen programming
Field Trips:
To enrich your child's experience the campers will be treated to a different event or field trip each week (Friday). In the past the Adventures at Prouty Woods has enjoyed whale watches, Boston Duck Tours, hiking, amusement parks, zoos, and much more.
Staff: All staff is CPR, First Aid and AED certified.
Patrick Gibbons—Director
This is Patrick’s third year as Director at Prouty Woods. Patrick is a Special Education Teacher in Florida and was recently named Duval County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Patrick graduated from Fitchburg State College where he studied Education. Patrick has a great sense of humor and makes the day more enjoyable for the kids!
Mary Dennehy—Assistant Director
This is Mary's second year as Assistant Director. She worked as a counselor at Camp Tahattawan for many years. She currently teaches History at Dracut High School. She graduated from Holy Cross where she majored in history and education. Mary also enjoys kayaking, hiking, and biking.
Kim Martel– Camp Counselor
This is Kim’s third summer at Prouty Woods. She graduated from Littleton High School and will be entering her senior year at Westfield State College with a major in Movement Science. She is also a certified life-guard. Kim enjoys playing sports, kayaking, and swimming.
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