Camp Wellness: Healthy By Nature

Join ‘Nature and Forest Therapy Guide’ Heather for forest bathing and other nature themed activities. These sensory based mindfulness sessions, including crafts, games and forest bathing, were developed to enhance your well-being, improve health and increase sense of connectedness. Spending time in nature has been shown by research to:

improve mood, sleep, confidence, self-esteem, cognitive functioning, and immune functioning
increase patience, life satisfaction and motivation
reduce symptoms associated with ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and addiction

Come play and get natured!

FOREST BATHING: Forest Bathing is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing”, combining the sensory-based exploration of Nature and Forest Therapy. Come get grounded in the forest with a 1.5km mindful walk.

HEALTH HIKE: Interested in hiking but don’t know where to start? Join us for Hiking 101 – an introduction into walking in the woods completing a 3km hike together! We will discuss trail safety and ways to keep safe in the forest while we bird-watch and explore the beautiful conservation area beside campus. This is a great opportunity for both seasoned trailblazers and students who grew up in more urban settings new to exploring the forest!

NATURE PLAY: Like arts + crafts? Join Jessica + Heather for sensory-based exploration and creation in nature! Creative activities to help slow down, allow the senses to open, and experience the environment to deepen the reciprocal relationship with nature. PLUS meet some new friends, be social and have fun! Come create and play in nature!

WONDER WALK: Join Wellness Coach Heather for a 2km walk to spark curiosity and feel awe in the forest. Research as shown awe can calm our nervous system, reduce stress, quiet our inner critic and improve psychological well-being- plus it can give us a greater life satisfaction. We’ll take some fun photos and learn some cool nature facts while intentionally exploring for awe.