Storytelling Camp
Learn the Art of Storytelling. Explore the Outdoors. Uncover the Past. A multi-day writing and storytelling camp for kids ages 9-13
Date and time
Location
86 Columbus Cir
86 Columbus Circle Athens, OH 45701Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 4 days 7 hours
- Free venue parking
Come learn the art of storytelling!
This special Storytelling Camp blends creative making with outdoor exploration and cultural discovery. Campers will craft their own stories with help from local storytellers, artists, and naturalists. Over the course of the whirlwind week, participants will also be introduced to buried histories of our region and guided through local ecosystems. Storytelling Camp will teach participants how to bring together creative making and deep understandings of place in order to tell a story of their own design.
Campers will spend a significant amount of time working on stories of their own, which will be presented at the end of the week. They will also take trips to local places where they will experience storytelling in place and experiment with place-based writing. Field trips locations include:
The trip schedule may be revised depending on weather and/or the nature of stories that campers focus on. A complete schedule will be provided to registered campers the week before the camp begins. Any changes to the trip schedule during the week will be communicated to caregivers 24-hours in advance.
Summer camps offered by Rural Action’s Environmental Education team are focused on experiential learning. These camps immerse participants in nature with a focus on building knowledge, skills, and confidence while connecting campers more deeply with the natural environment. Campers explore local watersheds and knowledge while having fun and learning in a safe, supportive environment led by our experienced environmental educators.
Whether it's their first outdoor adventure or they’re seasoned explorers, every camper will find opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with nature.
Camp Details:
Drop-off: 8:45–9:00 a.m.
Pick-up: 4:15–4:30 p.m.
Meals will not be provided. Participants will need to provide their own ready-to-eat lunches (we will not be able to heat lunches or keep them refrigerated). We also recommend sending at least one snack which participants will be able to eat during morning or afternoon breaks.
Scholarships may be available on an individual basis. Please contact Madison Donohue at madison@ruralaction.org for more information.
What to Bring:
- Refillable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Insent repellant
- Change of clothes
- Rubber boots
- Comfortable walking shoes
If you have any questions, please let us know!
madison@ruralaction.org
(740) 677-4047 ext. 330
Frequently asked questions
Participants should provide their own lunches (without the need for heating or refrigeration). We also recommend sending at least one snack for morning or afternoon breaks. We may serve additional small snacks during the camp. Please list any food allergies when registering.
Scholarships may be available on a case-by-case basis, particularly for those eligible for SNAP benefits or free-or-reduced costs school lunches. Please contact us for more information.
Storytelling Camp will be headquartered at Rural Action's 86 Columbus Circle office. Pick-up and drop-off will take place at that location daily. The camp will also include trips to local places of significance for storytelling and story writing. See the full listing for more info.
Storytelling Camp is for 9 to 13 year olds. If you have a child outside that range who you think would be a good fit for this camp, please let us know.
The drop-off window for Storytelling Camp is 8:45 am - 9:00 am. The pick-up times are 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm. Drop-off and pick-up will always take place at 86 Columbus Circle, Athens. Rural Action may charge a fee if participants cannot be picked up until after 4:30.
Campers will ride in the Rural Action van. As per Rural Action's vehicle policy, the van will always have two adults with at least five years of driving experience and a safe driving record present.