To
Children Coming to Camp
 Upon arrival
at Sahale Learning Center, we form clans and set up a cluster of tents
among shade trees.
After our opening meal, we play some get-acquainted games and, as
it gets dark, we gather around our camp fire to sing, tell stories and jokes,
and roast marshmallows.
As night settles over the valley, the frogs at the pond
begin to sing, bats come out to eat twilight flies, and soon the coyotes howl
and stars twinkle. We settle into our tents for a sound sleep, to be awakened in
the morning by the sound of the conch shell calling us to
breakfast.
After we
eat, our
morning offers a chance to learn a new craft, more about nature, and more about
each other. After lunch, we have an hour of quiet time for rest, our journals,
artwork, and reading.
 The conch shell calls us to the
afternoon’s activities: swimming at the river, archery in the meadow, exploring
the land, and of course, our favorite crafts. In the late afternoon, each clan
takes a turn preparing dinner.
After our evening meal, we meet to talk about how the day has
gone and how we could make it even better the next day. Then there is time for
the hot tub and changing into warmer clothes as we prepare for our council
meeting around the fire. This is a time for stories, humor, and star-gazing.
The Junior Staff Training Program
- Learning and Leading
The
Junior Staff Training Program is a great opportunity to learn about yourself, practice valuable
leadership skills, and to make a difference
in the lives of younger children
Our program gives you opportunities to practice leadership
skills, in an environment where friendships blossom. These are
skills that you can really enjoy and feel proud of in addition to building
confidence in the job market.
The training prepares you to work successfully as camp staff. Staffing opportunities are available at Sahale's Summer Camp, held this July, as well as
at other area camps.
You will receive up to 120 volunteer community service
hours for your work at Camp. Your living expenses are paid and you will
receive a bonus at the end of camp.
A certificate of completion of the
training, letters of recommendation and reference are also benefits to you.
Please read the
program flyer for a complete
description and registration details.
Meet
Camp Coordinator Irene Perler
 As a parent and teacher of children, an outdoor nature lover and someone trained
to help children to enjoy the wonders of nature, my desire is to know your
concerns for your child’s growth and welfare. As you may remember from your own
youth, an event like this can make a great difference in a child’s life. You
will be provided with a questionnaire and I will be talking with you personally
about your child. I am ably supported by seasoned staff member and story teller,
Amie Hoff. She is mid-way in a Master’s program in Waldorf education. Support
staff will help with cooking and activities, such as archery and crafts.
Our work with children makes use of our remote and beautiful site where we swim
in our river and explore our valley and hills. We teach survival skills: fire
building, shelter–making, food gathering and meal preparation. The structure of
our village teaches respect for elders, and the basics of good communication
with each other. We teach peaceable ways. As you can tell by reading my message
to children, we have many guided activities: archery, swimming, hiking,
gardening, and
 artistic expression, including a variety of crafts. Children are
also taught skills of collaboration and leadership
Irene is the
Three Cedars Waldorf School gardening teacher, Manager of the Family Enrichment
Network, and a 12-year member of the Goodenough Community. She is also a parent
of two teenagers, 14 and 17.
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