Welcome to Raven’s Nest. Here you will find camps and workshops for ages 9-16. Children blossom in nature and benefit greatly by learning functional arts. Nature and craft foster sustainable living practices. These programs will engage all senses, teach self-sufficiency skills, and above all be fun!
Best for Ages: 12-17
$285
June 30th to July 1st, 10 am to 2 pm
Instructor: Sawyer Mauk
In this two-day workshop, participants will learn basic leather crafting. We will work with hand tools like punches, needles, and knives to create our projects. Take home functional art made by you! Items may include knife sheaths, pouches, bookmarks, and more...
Best for boys ages: 11*-15yo (6th grade or older)
Session: $585
July 21st-24th, M-T 10 am to 3 pm, Wednesday 10 am to Thursday 12 pm (Overnight)
Ravens Camp honors the adventurous spirit of teenage boys. We will spend the week co-creating amazing adventures in the forest: a wonderful way of igniting the imagination and tuning into what the land and forest want to show us.
We will connect to place and one another through games like Capture the Flag. We will learn more about the forest, including how to navigate and look for animal tracks. Whether you come from the city or country, the aim is to help you feel deeply at home in nature.
We will be learning exciting and useful survival skills like fire by friction and shelter building. As well as being a lot of fun, these inspire confidence and a deeper connection to nature by showing you what you can do if needed!
Our adventures will include hiking to the lake and beach and exploring the woods. There will also be free time to socialize or just chill out. There will be space for storytelling and recounting the tales from recent adventures.
There will be a Wednesday overnight campout, giving us the opportunity for some amazing nighttime activities, and after we can sit around the fire and tell stories under the stars.
Ages 16+
Session: $295
July 29th-30th, 10 am to 3 pm
Come on a journey of discovery. Remember ancient skills and ways of moving and seeing that your wild side already knows!
In a world shaped by comfort, convenience, and the pursuit of safety, it’s easy to forget that our bodies and minds were not built for suburbia, climate control, and concrete. Beneath the surface of our modern lives lies a primal, untamed wisdom—an inherent wildness that has been honed over hundreds of thousands of years. Do you ever feel like something is missing, perhaps a longing for a deeper connection with the world around you?
Let’s venture back in time, rekindling the skills and senses our ancestors relied on to thrive in a world far more unpredictable than our own. Imagine moving silently through the undergrowth, every sense heightened as you search for food while remaining alert to danger. What would it be like to experience the world in such an instinctual, visceral way?
We are all descended from tribal earth-based cultures, these skills are in our DNA. Let’s ignite the power of your wild side, you will be surprised at how good this feels.
Let's learn to make fire by friction, a powerful ancestral skill, to reclaim your ability to make fire. Our ancestors revered and respected fire, regarding this elemental ally as a great teacher. There is so much we can learn here.
Whether you’re seeking to deepen your connection with nature or simply yearning for a break from the demands of modern life, this experience will leave you feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and profoundly aware of the wildness that still pulses within us all.
Best for Ages: 11-16
Dates TBA
Instructor: Phil Stringer
In this three-day workshop participants will learn basic blacksmithing and woodworking through a project of their choice. We will have forges, hammers, anvils, and other tools to explore the plasticity of iron. Take home functional art made by you! Items may include kitchenware like butter knives, spatulas, ladles, and more...
Best for Ages: 9-15
Session: $425
July 21st-23rd, 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Leigha Smith
This summer at Full Moon Rising Farm, we’re turning the farm into our creative playground! This photography composition intensive is designed for students who want to learn what makes a truly great photo—diving into the rules of composition while also using their own creativity to bring their vision to life through a series of engaging prompts.
Using their own iPhone, smartphone, or iPad, students will explore the farm’s stunning landscapes, gardens, and animals as their photo subjects. From golden light filtering through the trees to the textures of nature and everyday farm life, we’ll use the environment to practice framing, lighting, and storytelling. While devices are essential for shooting, using phones for anything beyond photography is kindly prohibited—this camp is all about being present, creating, and seeing the world through a new lens.
Through a series of prompts laid out in a composition workbook created specifically for this intensive students will refine their skills, experiment with perspective, and capture images that reflect their unique artistic eye. At the end of the camp, each student will work one-on-one with me to create a personal online gallery and slideshow of their best images—downloadable and shareable with friends and family. Plus, they’ll print a selection of their favorite shots to create a tangible keepsake of their creativity and growth.
