The right back pack
Lisa explained the developments in back packs over the years and then we tried some on.
Liza found o e just right and in the right color!
Benner needs a couple more decades of growing before this one fits!
Little Maya also found one that fit and matches her outfit!
Lexi also found a pack that fit and works as a neck rest when on!
A visit to REI to learn about supplies
Lisa explained differences in sleeping bag materials over the years. 
Lisa also talked about kitchen supplies.
Benner fell in love with one bag.
Campers work on walking sticks
Campers stripped the bark off their sticks before sanding and sealing the sticks.
The walking sticks in the raw
We'll have a lot of work the next several days, but it will be fun to make the best walking sticks ever!
Walking sticks
We decided we need to make the best ever walking sticks that will help us walk and be prepared for anything when camping.
So we went to the Millburn side of the reservation,which is the far left side of the map, to look for sticks.
By the way I hear a new map is being made so keep your eyes open at your local library!
A camper's list
Liza took notes on items the group came up with that we would need for camping. (The left column). Then she read over the list and we took turns putting the items into categories. (The right column).
Maya read from the list. Below that uses the system method of planning instead of the old long checklist method we started with.
Note the REI logo on the page. Our destination tomorrow!!
Camping week at Camp SO Cool
Lisa lead this weeks camper campers in a discussion of the different kinds of camping and the plans for the week. Not Pictured is Holden reading the map of the reservation. More on that later.
Patterns and space
Arch-campers were challenged to design a space one could move into and out of that used a repeating visual pattern.
Annabel made this one.
But the horizontal pattern didn't stay up.
Sam and Eden made this one.
Sandwich Architecture
We studied the structure of sandwiches on our last day, and really enjoyed how they tasted!
Orange pepper, cucumber, and tomato add color and taste to this ham sandwich.
Egg, lettuce, and a slice of apple liven up a roast beef sandwich.
Pickles and chips add the crunch to this bite.
Dagwooding with pickles and cucumber made this a mouthful.
A nice pocket of Jersey Fresh Tomato makes this triple-decker refreshing.
There is some ham between the orange pepper and chips for a "double" sandwich.
Cilantro gives this ham and cheese a piquant flare.
The thick stack offsets the airy exterior in this architectural morsel.
What isn't on this pile of loveliness?
Caius's treebouse on an angle proves hard to glue
As you can see from the details of his design requiring trusses of toothpicks and paper lips, Caius had a very sophisticated design. He accomplished a solid platform and built three walls but was having trouble stabilizing all the weight in the tree.
Treehouses are under construction!
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