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Turtle Trot 10k, 5K and Fun Run! The first run starts at 9:00 AM! Join us at Willow-Witt Ranch for The Crest’s 7th Annual Turtle Trot—a true trail race with […]
Local camp helps kids connect with nature
What started out as a COVID-19 child care provider quickly turned into a safe haven for kids to spend time out in nature.
The Crest [has] weeklong outdoor camp[s] that allow Rogue Valley children to play with animals, go on hikes, build forts and play games out in the wilderness.
“With all of us spending so much time inside during COVID, we all discovered how important it was for our well being and mental health to spend time outside,” said Environmental Education Coordinator Laurel Cheevers. “They had to be isolated for so long that it’s not only connections to kids, but to the world around them.”
Campers get to work and play in a variety of environments.
They have the opportunity to work in the garden and taste vegetables and herbs, while getting to take home bags of fresh produce to their parents twice a week.
The Willow-Witt Ranch has hundreds of acres of land for the campers to explore and several kinds of animals for them to interact with including goats, ducks and chickens.
“I think seeing the kids interact with animals for the first time — it’s not something they get in their everyday lives, so having that opportunity to bring them into nature and see wildlife is really fun,” said counselor Tatijanna Winn.
Cheever said it is exciting to see the kids interacting with each other and learning more about nature.
Learn more about Summer Camps at The Crest located at Willow-Witt Ranch outside of Ashland.
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The Crest is offering weekly summer camp sessions for students ages 6-11. Join us at Willow-Witt Ranch for a program immersed in volcanic geology, wetlands, and organic farm. We will […] 
Immerse your camper in four days and three nights of hands-on farm life, forest exploration, and joyful camp traditions. Our small-group overnight experience blends farm-to-table cooking (salads, breads, seasonal recipes), […] |
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