Getting away from our regular routines and spaces as well as sculpting out a larger chunk of time can be a great way to build belonging and community, wrestle with some big ideas, and practice weaving life deeply. Fabric offers a number of ways for youth to do just that! Whether it is a weekend away on retreat or a whole week away at camp or a summer trip, youth can engage in a variety of new experiences that help us all to think big and show up in brave ways, and they are just a lot of fun too!
SUMMER 2024:
High School Youth Canoe Trip to the BWCA: July 7-12
Time to unplug and unwind, High Schoolers will head a few hours north to spend five days in the Boundary Waters discovering nature’s wonders and practicing being community.
Location: Camp Vermilion, Cook, MN + the BWCA
Ages: Kids who have completed 8th grade through 12th grade.
Cost: $650 Canoe trip + TBD Travel costs
Fundraising opportunities and second-child discounts available
Fundraising Dates (youth and families work together to reduce overall canoe trip costs for each family):
May 2024 Car Wash
Weaver-Fray Camp: August 4-8
Let’s Re:Wild Reconnecting With Our Wild Nature. This year at camp we will be spending time getting up close with the natural world and exploring how our own wildness is part of living a deeply woven life. Come along as we develop our awareness of and appreciation of the ecology all around us and discover ways we can take an active role in its healing. Get ready for games, wild discoveries, creating, and all the ways that we build friendships and amazing experiences at camp!
The Pre-Camp Lock-in is a great way to practice being away from home and staying someplace new overnight. The lock in gives us a head start in getting to know each other and in becoming a community! Watch Fabric social media for some clues as to this year’s camp theme!
Here are the lock-in details:
Where: Northstar Basecamp at 6202 Bloomington Road, Fort Snelling, MN 55111
Date: Friday June 7th
Time: 7pm Friday – 8am Saturday morning
What to expect: team building games, rock climbing, archery, pizza, and a movie!
What to bring: All participants should bring personal toiletries and medications, a sleeping bag, pillow, closed-toed shoes, and dress comfortably for movement. We also recommend bringing a reusable water bottle that can be filled at the drinking fountain.
Cost: $40 (included in your camp payment)
PLEASE COMPLETE: Basecamp Participant Waiver LINK
Questions? Email heidi@fabricmpls.com or della@fabricmpls.com
High School Leadership for camp counselors (July date TBD): Leaders can build leadership skills through the Basecamp Leadership Adventure, serve at the Crisis Nursery, practice leading games and small groups, get familiar with schedules, theme etc.
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