Sanborn Blog

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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Formal Friday Fun!

Welcome to Formal Friday! Pajamas might be standard work wear, but we are mixing it up with some costumes today! Tag @sanbornwesterncamps on Instagram...

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A Repeat After Me Song

Sing along with High Trails’ director, Elizabeth Marable, as she leads members of the High Trails year-round leadership team in “Hey-Bo-Diddley-Bop.”

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April Update #4

April Update #4

Dear Friends– “We are all in this together” is a phrase we are hearing with more and more frequency, yet the impacts of this unprecedented time are di...

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A Ground to Stand On

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.

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People of Sanborn: Sarah and Logan

People of Sanborn: Sarah and Logan

Names: Sarah Adler and Logan Parr Current Roles: Director Team of High Trails Outdoor Education Center Tenures at COEC: Sarah’s first fall season was ...

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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...

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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...

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Calves at Witcher Ranch

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 ...

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People of Sanborn: Ariella

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...

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Favorite Places on Property: B-Bluff

Join Big Spring Director Mark as he takes us to one of his favorite places on property - the top of B-Bluff. There are some beautiful views of other c...

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