After two intense weeks of staff training, we are ready to welcome our first group for garden week!
Here is a look back at all we did:
Here is a look back at all we did:
The resident staff put together this training plan based on a natural learning and living cycle. Perfect for the way Camas integrates both on a daily basis.
One of our first morning reflections was kicked off by an epic dance party to energise us for the day.
Our technical advisor, Kenny Lacey, showed us the ropes in preparation for our abseiling and climbing tutorials.
A stunning view of Camas, complete with our abseiling/climbing assistants at the top of the crag overlooking the bay.
A few of our group looking on and cheering one of our volunteers, Aaron, as he nearly climbs all the way to the top!
Mairaed coaches Janet through her first ever abseiling adventure.
Kenny coaches us through a couple of canoe rescues.
And the emptying of kayaks while in the water, too!
The waves were exciting, the tide was just right.
The depth of the water was perfect for jumping off the rocks into the sea.
What looks like another dance party is really us warming up for a coasteering adventure.
The tidal island in the middle of Camas bay couldn't be a more perfect setting for coasteering.
No shortage of smiles after this adventurous afternoon! Thanks Kenny!
We practiced our fire building skills with various found materials.
And learned how to use a fire bow to try and start a fire without matches! (Not for the faint of heart, it takes a long time and a lot of patience)
The fire was eventually started and we sat around making a map of Camas, complete with all the magical nooks and crannies that were found during the weeks' adventures.
For all the fun displayed in these photos, we were still learning a lot! George Fell came to teach us about first aid and emergency procedures for all of the what-ifs and just in case scenarios. Thanks George!
The very last day of our training, we got snow!! We delayed our morning chores for a bit of play; it was so beautiful and we were happy to enjoy it when we didn't have an adventure session planned.
I might be a bit biased, but I think this is the greatest group photo of Camas staff to date!
We packed for an overnight on Iona and headed up the track, enjoying the snowy landscape.
Still enjoying the sights and novelty of snow at the end of April as we crossed the Sound of Iona on the ferry.
And true to Scottish weather, we had a beautiful sunny day after the snow day, perfect for relaxing by the beach hut while we finished up the weekly meeting.
It was a full and rewarding couple of weeks, we are all feeling trained up and ready for a fantastic season! Can't wait to welcome you this season!
