Homemade Ice Sculptures
Winter returned to Sanborn today with a big, spring blizzard! One of our favorite winter nature activities comes from Jerry McLain, our Director of Al...
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Nature Nugget #3: Track & Scat Hike
Here’s a new Nature Nugget for your Wednesday. Today, join Elizabeth as she walks outside and explores the way that animals leave signs for us to find...
Nature Nuggets #2: Nature Bingo
We are so excited to share this great–and easy–nature activity with you today! Nature Bingo is a great way to get outside and both wander and engender...
Nature Nuggets #1: Making Sound Tapestries
Attention: kids and parents who are navigating a totally new type of school in the coming weeks! We’re here to help. Over the next few weeks, we’ll pr...
It's About the Kids: A Teacher's Reflection On the "Last" Day of School
One of our former High Trails Outdoor Education Center and Sanborn Camps staff member, Sarah Ulizio, sent us this thoughtful reflection of her “last” ...
People of Sanborn: Noah
Name: Noah Fisher Current Role: Staff Coordinator for Big Spring Tenure at Sanborn: Noah’s first summer was in 2018. He stayed for the fall season tha...
The Three Questions
When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?
March Camp Update
Dear Friends— The safety and health of our campers and staff is always our highest priority at camp and we have a long history of planning for and man...
People of Sanborn: Jessie
Name: Jessie Spehar Current Role: Does A Lot Of Things (but her favorite parts of her job are meeting campers at the airport, taking photos of all the...
You Belong at Sanborn Western Camps
“Where do you belong? Close your eyes for a second and ask yourself that question. Can you picture a place where, upon arrival, you feel totally safe,...
People of Sanborn: Our Office Staff
Names: Mel, Claire, Cheryl, Trish, Susan, and Nicki - our hilarious and hard-working office staff! Tenures at Sanborn: Cheryl: 2 years, Claire: 9 year...
People of Sanborn: Mark
Name: Mark Rutberg Current Role: Co-Director for Big Spring Tenure at Sanborn: Mark’s first summer was in 2016 as an Outbacker counselor. Since then, ...