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A Look Back at Our Year at The Crest

children at The Crest summer camp program playing outdoors at the farm

We’re excited to share pictures and stories from our programs in a fun 3-email series. These special moments are sure to make you smile and learn more about what we do at The Crest for our community. Feel free to share these emails with friends and family! We look forward to your support of The Crest.

  • $50 covers the summer camp registration fee for 1 student
  • $150 covers the cost of a school group to participate in a farm tour
  • $500 pays for a week of summer camp for one student
  • $1,000 for your name on an engraved stepping stone leading to a wall tent in The Crest Village
  • $2,000 covers the entire cost of the bus to and from camp for one week (transporting kids from throughout the valley)
  • Any amount is always gratefully appreciated

We want to thank:

Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument for partnering with us on Nature Day Camp Wednesdays at the Monument
and
Pollinator Project Rogue Valley (PPRV) throughout our field trip and summer camp season for their valuable interaction with our campers
and
Thank you to Vesper Meadows for collaborating with us to create Highland connections!

The Crest Staff Memories of Special Moments

Nature Day Camp students hike a forested trail while learning about nature

“Monument day is lovely as campers hike way farther than they thought they could.”  -Christine, The Crest Staff

student with open journal admires mountain and valley views

“When a young camper looked up from his journal and said, ‘Wow look at the view,’ as we were nature journaling on the PCT in the Monument.”

monarch butterfly released with Pollinator Project Rogue Valley

A monarch released with Pollinator Project Rogue Valley staff.

butterfly resting on grass and pine needles

During a field trip, a student had a butterfly on her throughout lunchtime.

student looking at butterfly resting on her

When the class circled up after lunch, the entire class became interested in the butterfly.

student displays butterfly resting on her hand

After students viewed the butterfly…

closeup of student hands gently releasing butterfly to the forest ground

…the student brought the butterfly to the forest and put it on a tree.

We’ll share two more before the end of the year. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We look forward to your support of The Crest.

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Suzanne Willow talks to a group of students visiting The Crest

The Crest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

The Crest nonprofit organization relies on donations to support youth programs and give community groups the chance to experience the wonders of nature to learn about and feel a connection to the natural world. Our volunteer opportunities are a great chance to get outside, connect with others and learn more about your local ecosystem. Please consider contributing to this natural legacy by making a tax-deductible donation.