Build Your Own Bird Feeder at Home
Build your own bird feeder with Grayce, one of High Trails’ 2020 staff members. You can build this craft with supplies that you have at home already. ...
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A Ground to Stand On
Routine is a ground to stand on, a wall to retreat to; we cannot draw on our boots without bracing ourselves against it.
Mindful Minute at the Bat Caves
Here’s a mid-week hike to the Bat Caves with Mark. At the end, we’ve also included a mindful minute featuring the areas in and around the Bat Caves. W...
Little Blue Time Lapse
Remember the experience of sitting at Vespers? Feeling a sense of calm and being able to reflect on the week ahead is such a privilege. It’s one of ou...
Calves at Witcher Ranch
The little one on the left, was born just this morning! Once, a calf is born, our Ranch Manager Eric, will bring the new calf and it’s Mama into the ...
People of Sanborn: Ariella
Name: Ariella Rogge Current Role: Co-Director of High Trails Tenure at Sanborn: Ariella spent 11 years as a camper and a staff member and then returne...
People of Sanborn: Kado
Name: Kado Marino Current Role: Big Spring Program Director Tenure at Sanborn: Kado’s first summer was in 2018. He taught as an HTOEC instructor durin...
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...
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: 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, ...
People of Sanborn: Anne
Name: Anne Shingler Current Role: Associate Director/Program Director at High Trails Tenure at Sanborn: Anne worked 2 summers on staff and this is her...
News from Camp: January 1, 2020
Happy New Year to all of our friends across the world. As we reflect on the happy moments and blessings of 2019, we are so grateful for the wonderful...