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NH - Vermont Semester
Life at the Northern Base Camp
The North Woods Stewardship Center, April

As the snow melts away and the spring sun warms the earth, we change our focus from skiing to studying and preparing for the trip south. The same snow that allowed us to travel over the mountains will now feed the rivers that carry us home. But first there is exciting work to be done!

We make a semi permanent home from large canvas wall tents.

We build a 23-foot cedar and canvas canoe, our craft for the journey home.

We study the history and culture of the region through interviews, stories, observation and community service.

We make our paddles out of brown ash.

We run, play, and jump in icy streams.

“The semester gave our daughter an invaluable opportunity to spread her wings; she came back much clearer and more certain of her individuality.” –Parent

“The students say, living this way of life deepens their connection to the world around them.” –Vermont Public Radio