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      <image:title>Summer Camps - Summer Camps</image:title>
      <image:caption>RVNS is proud to offer nature-centered summer camps for children ages 4 to 13. Camp offerings for the summer of 2026 include STEAM camp, German-Immersion, Dragon Forest Immersion, and The Art of Construction. New offerings include Forest Stage and Fun with Felting! Camps are lead by RVNS’s own experienced teachers who inspire children while learning in nature. Cost: $155 per half-day camp; $300 per full-day camp</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 9 to 12 - Forest Stage Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>“Where the forest becomes the stage. Create. Play. Perform.” This camp includes big movement and improv based games, making up stories, skits and characters for their own skits at the end of the week, being LOUD and free to express themselves on a “stage”, learning acting basics like voice, expression, and movement, mask/prop/costume making, and performing on the final day.  Emilee is a lead music teacher at RVNS. She has a background in early childhood education and is a local choir director. Ages 8 to 13 June 8 - June 12 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Emilee</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 9 to 12 - Let’s Stick Together! Fun with Felting</image:title>
      <image:caption>In this camp, we will learn the basics of the two main kinds of felting: needle felting and wet felting. By using wool fibers and friction, campers will be able to create textiles and functional or art objects. Needle felting can be used to create 2-dimensional “paintings” or 3-dimensional objects such as animals. Wet felting can be used to create useful accessories such as scarves, baskets, and pouches. What you create will be up to you! Ruth is an art teacher at RVNS.  Ages 10 to 13 June 8 - June 12 9am-12pm Lead Teacher: Ruth</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 9 to 12 - Kaufen und Kochen: A German Immersion Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Children will explore Lewisburg with real-world application of German. Along the way we’ll play some games, sing some songs, and practice basic conversational skills to grow our familiarity with German. Krista has over 25 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings and is a lead teacher at RVNS. Enroll in both Embodied Art and Kindercamp for a full-day camp experience! Ages 7 to 12 June 15 to June 19 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Krista</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 9 to 12 - Embodied Art</image:title>
      <image:caption>This camp will explore the intersections of art and the body with an emphasis on movement and play. Can rest be art? Can jumping be art? What does art look like when it isn’t made with our hands? With short-term projects, embodiment exercises, and reflection practices students are invited to explore how art lives within the body in beautiful ways. Michelle is a teaching assistant at RVNS. Enroll in both Embodied Art and Kindercamp for a full-day camp experience! Ages 8 to 13 12:15pm - 3:15pm June 15 - June 19 Lead Teacher: Michelle</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 9 to 12 - STEAM Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Through creative play and collaborative learning we will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics and how they are all intertwined. Haley is a lead teacher at RVNS with a rich background in science communication. Ages 8 to 12 June 22 to June 26 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Haley</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 9 to 12 - Let’s Cook!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Do you have a budding foodie? Does your child love to help you cook? In Let's Cook camp, participants will learn basic baking skills, how to bake using ratios, and learn the science behind the foods we cook. By the end of the week, the group is equipped with the skills they need to collaborate and create their own recipe in our own version of a bake off. Elizabeth has over 25 years of teaching experience and is passionate about helping students see math and science in everyday life applications. She also serves as RVNS’s director and lead teacher. Ages 9 to 12 July 13 - July 17 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Elizabeth</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 9 to 12 - The Art of Construction: Why buildings stand and sometimes fall</image:title>
      <image:caption>A week of hands-on exploration of architecture, the forces acting on structures, properties of materials, problem solving, and design. We will look at modern and historical buildings, find similarities and inspiration in nature, and end the week with small groups working to solve a model bridge building project. Denise has a degree in architecture and nearly two decades of experience connecting nature, art, and learning in a homeschool community and is RVNS’ lead preschool teacher. Ages 9 to 13 July 20 - July 24 9am-12pm Lead Teacher: Denise</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 9 to 12 - Forest Immersion</image:title>
      <image:caption>In this camp, we will learn tracking skills through games, hikes, and forest play and exploration.  We will look for forest friends and create patterns and art with natural materials! This camp is designed to foster a deep appreciation of the natural world and is an excellent way to experience what it is like to be a school-age student at River Valley Nature School.  Elizabeth is certified as a Forest School Leader and has over 20 years of teaching experience.        Ages 8 to 12 July 27 - July 31 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Elizabeth</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 9 to 12 - Yoga Immersion</image:title>
      <image:caption>Children will have the opportunity to dive into yoga and self awareness through movement, meditation, music, breath work, and time for self reflection. Catie is a teaching assistant at RVNS and a yoga instructor Ages 8 to 13 August 3 - August 7 9am-12pm Lead Teacher: Catie</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - Forest Stage Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>“Where the forest becomes the stage. Create. Play. Perform.” This camp includes big movement and improv based games, making up stories, skits and characters for their own skits at the end of the week, being LOUD and free to express themselves on a “stage”, learning acting basics like voice, expression, and movement, mask/prop/costume making, and performing on the final day.  Emilee is a lead music teacher at RVNS. She has a background in early childhood education and is a local choir director. Ages 8 to 13 June 8 - June 12 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Emilee</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - Let’s Stick Together! Fun with Felting</image:title>
      <image:caption>In this camp, we will learn the basics of the two main kinds of felting: needle felting and wet felting. By using wool fibers and friction, campers will be able to create textiles and functional or art objects. Needle felting can be used to create 2-dimensional “paintings” or 3-dimensional objects such as animals. Wet felting can be used to create useful accessories such as scarves, baskets, and pouches. What you create will be up to you! Ruth is an art teacher at RVNS.  Ages 10 to 13 June 8 to June 12 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Ruth</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - Kindercamp: In der Stadt A German Immersion Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Children will explore Lewisburg with real-world application of German. Along the way we’ll play some games, sing some songs, and practice basic conversational skills to grow our familiarity with German. Krista has over 25 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings and is a lead teacher at RVNS. Enroll in both Embodied Art and Kindercamp for a full-day camp experience! Ages 7 to 12 June 15 to June 19 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Krista</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - Embodied Art</image:title>
      <image:caption>This camp will explore the intersections of art and the body with an emphasis on movement and play. Can rest be art? Can jumping be art? What does art look like when it isn’t made with our hands? With short-term projects, embodiment exercises, and reflection practices students are invited to explore how art lives within the body in beautiful ways. Michelle is a teaching assistant at RVNS. Enroll in both Embodied Art and Kindercamp for a full-day camp experience! Ages 8 to 13 12:15pm - 3:15pm June 15 - June 19 Lead Teacher: Michelle</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - STEAM Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Through creative play and collaborative learning we will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics and how they are all intertwined. Haley is a lead teacher at RVNS with a rich background in science communication. Ages 8 to 12 June 22 to June 26 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Haley</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - Storybook Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Each day we will dive into the world of a different children’s storybook author. From Eric Carle to Julia Donaldson, Chris Van Allsburg and more! We will read, explore, create, and snack our way through each storybook adventure filled day! Catie is a teaching assistant at RVNS and a yoga instructor Ages 4 to 6 June 29 -July 3 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Catie</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - Forest Immersion: Dragon Camp!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Here Be Dragons! A week filled with storytelling, art, play, and imagination. We will create dragons, dragon habitats, and potions, and make maps and train for a quest. Just maybe, the dragons of Catbird farm will visit us! The forest is filled with magical possibilities! Denise has nearly two decades of experience connecting nature, art, and learning in a homeschool community and is a lead teacher at RVNS. Ages 4 to 6 July 6 - July 10 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Denise</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - Let’s Cook!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Do you have a budding foodie? Does your child love to help you cook? In Let's Cook camp, participants will learn basic baking skills, how to bake using ratios, and learn the science behind the foods we cook. By the end of the week, the group is equipped with the skills they need to collaborate and create their own recipe in our own version of a bake off. Elizabeth has over 25 years of teaching experience and is passionate about helping students see math and science in everyday life applications. She also serves as RVNS’s director and lead teacher. Ages 9 to 12 July 13 - July 17 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Elizabeth</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - Healthy Minds</image:title>
      <image:caption>This camp will help foster self-awareness in children as they practice mindfulness in nature, learn how to identify and recognize comfortable and uncomfortable feelings, learn about the brain and develop ways to gain greater self-regulation. There will also be time for imaginative and active play in nature, vital for healthy minds. Jen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with 16 years experience counseling youth and families throughout school, home, agency and private practice settings. She is currently a teaching assistant at River Valley Nature School and offers a Healthy Minds class to the Voyager and Expeditioner groups. Ages 6 to 8 July 20 to July 24 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Jen</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - The Art of Construction: Why buildings stand and sometimes fall</image:title>
      <image:caption>A week of hands-on exploration of architecture, the forces acting on structures, properties of materials, problem solving, and design. We will look at modern and historical buildings, find similarities and inspiration in nature, and end the week with small groups working to solve a model bridge building project. Denise has a degree in architecture and nearly two decades of experience connecting nature, art, and learning in a homeschool community and is RVNS’ lead preschool teacher. Ages 9 to 13 July 20 - July 24 9am-12pm Lead Teacher: Denise</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - Forest Immersion</image:title>
      <image:caption>In this camp, we will learn tracking skills through games, hikes, and forest play and exploration.  We will look for forest friends and create patterns and art with natural materials! This camp is designed to foster a deep appreciation of the natural world and is an excellent way to experience what it is like to be a school-age student at River Valley Nature School.  Elizabeth is certified as a Forest School Leader and has over 20 years of teaching experience.        Ages 8 to 12 July 27 - July 31 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Elizabeth</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - STEAMM Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Through creative play and collaborative learning we will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and Magic and how they are all intertwined. Haley is a lead teacher at RVNS with a rich background in science communication.  Ages 4 to 7 July 27 - July 31 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Haley</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Camps - Yoga Immersion</image:title>
      <image:caption>Children will have the opportunity to dive into yoga and self awareness through movement, meditation, music, breath work, and time for self reflection. Catie is a teaching assistant at RVNS and a yoga instructor Ages 8 to 13 August 3 - August 7 9am-12pm Lead Teacher: Catie</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-04-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Camps 4 to 5 - Storybook Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Each day we will dive into the world of a different children’s storybook author. From Eric Carle to Julia Donaldson, Chris Van Allsburg and more! We will read, explore, create, and snack our way through each storybook adventure filled day! Catie is a teaching assistant at RVNS and a yoga instructor Ages 4 to 6 June 29 -July 3 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Catie</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 4 to 5 - Forest Immersion: Dragon Camp!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Here Be Dragons! A week filled with storytelling, art, play, and imagination. We will create dragons, dragon habitats, and potions, and make maps and train for a quest. Just maybe, the dragons of Catbird farm will visit us! The forest is filled with magical possibilities! Denise has nearly two decades of experience connecting nature, art, and learning in a homeschool community and is a lead teacher at RVNS. Ages 4 to 6 July 6 - July 10 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Denise</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 4 to 5 - STEAMM Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Through creative play and collaborative learning we will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and Magic and how they are all intertwined. Haley is a lead teacher at RVNS with a rich background in science communication.  Ages 4 to 7 July 27 - July 31 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Haley</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-04-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Camps 6 - Storybook Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Each day we will dive into the world of a different children’s storybook author. From Eric Carle to Julia Donaldson, Chris Van Allsburg and more! We will read, explore, create, and snack our way through each storybook adventure filled day! Catie is a teaching assistant at RVNS and a yoga instructor Ages 4 to 6 June 29 -July 3 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Catie</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 6 - Forest Immersion: Dragon Camp!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Here Be Dragons! A week filled with storytelling, art, play, and imagination. We will create dragons, dragon habitats, and potions, and make maps and train for a quest. Just maybe, the dragons of Catbird farm will visit us! The forest is filled with magical possibilities! Denise has nearly two decades of experience connecting nature, art, and learning in a homeschool community and is a lead teacher at RVNS. Ages 4 to 6 July 6 - July 10 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Denise</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 6 - Healthy Minds</image:title>
      <image:caption>This camp will help foster self-awareness in children as they practice mindfulness in nature, learn how to identify and recognize comfortable and uncomfortable feelings, learn about the brain and develop ways to gain greater self-regulation. There will also be time for imaginative and active play in nature, vital for healthy minds. Jen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with 16 years experience counseling youth and families throughout school, home, agency and private practice settings. She is currently a teaching assistant at River Valley Nature School and offers a Healthy Minds class to the Voyager and Expeditioner groups. Ages 6 to 8 July 20 to July 24 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Jen</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 6 - STEAMM Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Through creative play and collaborative learning we will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and Magic and how they are all intertwined. Haley is a lead teacher at RVNS with a rich background in science communication.  Ages 4 to 7 July 27 - July 31 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Haley</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.rivervalleynatureschool.org/camps7</loc>
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      <image:title>Camps 7 - Kindercamp: In der Stadt A German Immersion Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Children will explore Lewisburg with real-world application of German. Along the way we’ll play some games, sing some songs, and practice basic conversational skills to grow our familiarity with German. Krista has over 25 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings and is a lead teacher at RVNS. Ages 7 to 12 June 15 to June 19 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Krista</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 7 - Healthy Minds</image:title>
      <image:caption>This camp will help foster self-awareness in children as they practice mindfulness in nature, learn how to identify and recognize comfortable and uncomfortable feelings, learn about the brain and develop ways to gain greater self-regulation. There will also be time for imaginative and active play in nature, vital for healthy minds. Jen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with 16 years experience counseling youth and families throughout school, home, agency and private practice settings. She is currently a teaching assistant at River Valley Nature School and offers a Healthy Minds class to the Voyager and Expeditioner groups. Ages 6 to 8 July 20 to July 24 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Jen</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 7 - STEAMM Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Through creative play and collaborative learning we will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and Magic and how they are all intertwined. Haley is a lead teacher at RVNS with a rich background in science communication.  Ages 4 to 7 July 27 - July 31 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Haley</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.rivervalleynatureschool.org/camps8</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-04-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Camps 8 - Forest Stage Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>“Where the forest becomes the stage. Create. Play. Perform.” This camp includes big movement and improv based games, making up stories, skits and characters for their own skits at the end of the week, being LOUD and free to express themselves on a “stage”, learning acting basics like voice, expression, and movement, mask/prop/costume making, and performing on the final day.  Emilee is a lead music teacher at RVNS. She has a background in early childhood education and is a local choir director. Ages 8 to 13 June 8 - June 12 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Emilee</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 8 - Kindercamp: In der Stadt A German Immersion Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Children will explore Lewisburg with real-world application of German. Along the way we’ll play some games, sing some songs, and practice basic conversational skills to grow our familiarity with German. Krista has over 25 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings and is a lead teacher at RVNS. Enroll in both Embodied Art and Kindercamp for a full-day camp experience! Ages 7 to 12 June 15 to June 19 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Krista</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 8 - Embodied Art</image:title>
      <image:caption>This camp will explore the intersections of art and the body with an emphasis on movement and play. Can rest be art? Can jumping be art? What does art look like when it isn’t made with our hands? With short-term projects, embodiment exercises, and reflection practices students are invited to explore how art lives within the body in beautiful ways. Michelle is a teaching assistant at RVNS. Enroll in both Embodied Art and Kindercamp for a full-day camp experience! Ages 8 to 13 12:15pm - 3:15pm June 15 - June 19 Lead Teacher: Michelle</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 8 - STEAM Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Through creative play and collaborative learning we will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics and how they are all intertwined. Haley is a lead teacher at RVNS with a rich background in science communication. Ages 8 to 12 June 22 to June 26 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Haley</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 8 - Healthy Minds</image:title>
      <image:caption>This camp will help foster self-awareness in children as they practice mindfulness in nature, learn how to identify and recognize comfortable and uncomfortable feelings, learn about the brain and develop ways to gain greater self-regulation. There will also be time for imaginative and active play in nature, vital for healthy minds. Jen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with 16 years experience counseling youth and families throughout school, home, agency and private practice settings. She is currently a teaching assistant at River Valley Nature School and offers a Healthy Minds class to the Voyager and Expeditioner groups. Ages 6 to 8 July 20 to July 24 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Jen</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 8 - Forest Immersion</image:title>
      <image:caption>In this camp, we will learn tracking skills through games, hikes, and forest play and exploration.  We will look for forest friends and create patterns and art with natural materials! This camp is designed to foster a deep appreciation of the natural world and is an excellent way to experience what it is like to be a school-age student at River Valley Nature School.  Elizabeth is certified as a Forest School Leader and has over 20 years of teaching experience.        Ages 8 to 12 July 27 - July 31 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Elizabeth</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camps 8 - Yoga Immersion</image:title>
      <image:caption>Children will have the opportunity to dive into yoga and self awareness through movement, meditation, music, breath work, and time for self reflection. Catie is a teaching assistant at RVNS and a yoga instructor Ages 8 to 13 August 3 - August 7 9am-12pm Lead Teacher: Catie</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.rivervalleynatureschool.org/openhouse</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-16</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.rivervalleynatureschool.org/openhouse-1</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-19</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.rivervalleynatureschool.org/camp13</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-09</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Camp 13 - Forest Stage Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>“Where the forest becomes the stage. Create. Play. Perform.” This camp includes big movement and improv based games, making up stories, skits and characters for their own skits at the end of the week, being LOUD and free to express themselves on a “stage”, learning acting basics like voice, expression, and movement, mask/prop/costume making, and performing on the final day.  Emilee is a lead music teacher at RVNS. She has a background in early childhood education and is a local choir director. Ages 8 to 13 June 8 - June 12 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Emilee</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 13 - Let’s Stick Together! Fun with Felting</image:title>
      <image:caption>In this camp, we will learn the basics of the two main kinds of felting: needle felting and wet felting. By using wool fibers and friction, campers will be able to create textiles and functional or art objects. Needle felting can be used to create 2-dimensional “paintings” or 3-dimensional objects such as animals. Wet felting can be used to create useful accessories such as scarves, baskets, and pouches. What you create will be up to you! Ruth is an art teacher at RVNS.  Ages 10 to 13 9am - 12pm June 8 - June 12 Lead Teacher: Ruth</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 13 - Embodied Art</image:title>
      <image:caption>This camp will explore the intersections of art and the body with an emphasis on movement and play. Can rest be art? Can jumping be art? What does art look like when it isn’t made with our hands? With short-term projects, embodiment exercises, and reflection practices students are invited to explore how art lives within the body in beautiful ways. Michelle is a teaching assistant at RVNS. Ages 8 to 13 12:15pm - 3:15pm June 15 - June 19 Lead Teacher: Michelle</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 13 - The Art of Construction: Why buildings stand and sometimes fall</image:title>
      <image:caption>A week of hands-on exploration of architecture, the forces acting on structures, properties of materials, problem solving, and design. We will look at modern and historical buildings, find similarities and inspiration in nature, and end the week with small groups working to solve a model bridge building project. Denise has a degree in architecture and nearly two decades of experience connecting nature, art, and learning in a homeschool community and is RVNS’ lead preschool teacher. Ages 9 to 13 July 20 - July 24 9am-12pm Lead Teacher: Denise</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Camp 13 - Yoga Immersion</image:title>
      <image:caption>Children will have the opportunity to dive into yoga and self awareness through movement, meditation, music, breath work, and time for self reflection. Catie is a teaching assistant at RVNS and a yoga instructor Ages 8 to 13 August 3 - August 7 9am-12pm Lead Teacher: Catie</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.rivervalleynatureschool.org/all-day-camps</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>All Day Camps - Forest Stage Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>“Where the forest becomes the stage. Create. Play. Perform.” This camp includes big movement and improv based games, making up stories, skits and characters for their own skits at the end of the week, being LOUD and free to express themselves on a “stage”, learning acting basics like voice, expression, and movement, mask/prop/costume making, and performing on the final day.  Emilee is a lead music teacher at RVNS. She has a background in early childhood education and is a local choir director. Ages 8 to 13 June 8 - June 12 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Emilee</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Day Camps - STEAM Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Through creative play and collaborative learning we will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics and how they are all intertwined. Haley is a lead teacher at RVNS with a rich background in science communication. Ages 8 to 12 June 22 to June 26 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Haley</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Day Camps - STEAMM Camp All Day Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Through creative play and collaborative learning we will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and Magic and how they are all intertwined. Haley is a lead teacher at RVNS with a rich background in science communication.  Ages 4 to 7 July 27 - July 31 9am - 3pm Lead Teacher: Haley</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Day Camps - Kindercamp: In der Stadt A German Immersion Camp</image:title>
      <image:caption>Children will explore Lewisburg with real-world application of German. Along the way we’ll play some games, sing some songs, and practice basic conversational skills to grow our familiarity with German. Krista has over 25 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings and is a lead teacher at RVNS. Ages 7 to 12 June 15 to June 19 9am - 12pm Lead Teacher: Krista</image:caption>
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      <image:title>All Day Camps - Embodied Art</image:title>
      <image:caption>This camp will explore the intersections of art and the body with an emphasis on movement and play. Can rest be art? Can jumping be art? What does art look like when it isn’t made with our hands? With short-term projects, embodiment exercises, and reflection practices students are invited to explore how art lives within the body in beautiful ways. Michelle is a teaching assistant at RVNS. Ages 8 to 13 12:15pm - 3:15pm June 15 - June 19 Lead Teacher: Michelle</image:caption>
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