Campers learn to survive in woods and concrete jungle
As the last week of summer camp Discovery Series at The Jefferson School in Georgetown came to a close, campers experienced firsthand what the word survivor means in everyday situations.
Campers started off the week creating buffs, torches, and immunity necklaces and made pine needle tea. As the week came to a close they took the survivor theme one step further. After baking cookies and making a huge batch of trail mix, campers delivered the goody bags to volunteers working on houses being built in Laurel through Sussex County Habitat For Humanity.
The TJS campers toured several twin homes which are under construction, and were given tool belts for their support of the program. Habitat For Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry committed to building simple, decent and affordable homes in partnership with low-income families. The summer camp involvement is just the first step in what is planned to be a long relationship between Habitat For Humanity and The Jefferson School.
The Jefferson School, which is located on 43 wooded acres in Georgetown, strives to provide innovative academic programs that foster an enthusiasm for learning. To find out more about Sussex County’s premier independent day school, contact Head of School Connie Hendricks at 302-856-3300 or visit www.jeffersonschool.com.
