Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures

09/18/2024

29th Annual Northeastern Open Atlatl Championship
Competitors $12, pre-registration required. $14 day of competition

Visitors: $6.00 adults, free for children under 15

This weekend, September 20, 21, 22

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Participate in or watch this annual atlatl championship testing skills in accuracy and distance. The sport of using the atlatl to throw darts is based on the ancient hunting technique. Newcomers to experts welcome. Flint-knapping and other demonstrations and lessons throughout the day. Pre-registration for competitors required. Call (802) 759-2412 to register. Vermont Archaeology Month event.

This is a great event if you can attend!

The Chimney Point State Historic Site was established in 1991 as a museum on property purchased by the State of Vermont in 1966 from Mary Barnes. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain at the foot of the Lake Champlain Bridge, Chimney Point explores the history of the area’s three earliest...

08/21/2024

08/12/2024

Don't forget! Night Eagle alumni, new and returning campers, families, and friends are invited to celebrate Night Eagle's 25th Anniversary celebration this coming weekend (August 17-18). Early birds are free to arrive on Friday, August 16. Check the website for more information. I hope to see you at camp!

07/24/2024

If you are interested in purchasing an anniversary t-shirt (see photo below), let me know your size. The shirt costs $15 and can be picked up during the anniversary celebration or sent to you via the U.S. mail.

I hope to see you all at camp!

Bruce

06/17/2024

A sacred white buffalo calf was born this month in Yellowstone! See the link to the article below. We'll talk more about what it means this summer.

“There are prophecies about white buffalo calves being born at a time of great change,” says one expert. How rare are white bison—and what does this birth mean?

05/09/2024

Work and Play is going to happen. If you are free this weekend, drop by and join in. We'd love to have you!

04/29/2024

Because of the weather and events beyond our control, the Spring Work and Play has been postponed to May 11-12. I apologize for the inconvenience and hope you can make up to camp that weekend!

03/02/2024

https://www.nighteaglewilderness.com/_files/ugd/994673_4320679c5c31421f8b5eb90494cc99cd.pdf

Here is the link to the Night Eagle Winter Newsletter. I hope you enjoy it!

02/09/2024

01/08/2024

It's January and that means people are beginning to look at summer camps for their sons. In that regard, I have some nice 8.5" x 11 Night Eagle posters similar to the ones that many of you were kind enough to hang up in your area in the past.

Because I am the only year-round staff person at camp, I’m hoping to find a few Night Eagle campers, staff, parents, and friends around New England (and the country for that matter) who would be willing to hang one or two posters in family-oriented locations where they live. Places such as schools, public libraries, natural food stores, co-ops, ski resorts, and karate centers are ideal. In fact, anywhere that boys and their parents or grandparents hang out would be perfect!

If you can help to spread the word, I'd really appreciate it! Just send me an e-mail and let me know how many posters you would like, and I'll be happy to put them in the mail to you!

Thanks and I hope to see you this summer as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary!

10/02/2023

Don't forget that the last day to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount is October 15! You won't want to miss what we'll be serving up next summer for our 25th Anniversary!

09/15/2023

Add Blue Moon Smiles, Cedar Circle, and their dad, Jim, to the Work and Play list this weekend. Also, Carries the Sun will definitely be there as will William Metcalf! Come one, come all!

09/13/2023

The weather is going to be beautiful for Work and Play this coming weekend. So far people planning to attend are: Blue Heron, Red Path teacher and a friend, Mustang Sun, Snowy Owl, Coyote Runner, Ronnie Petrikova and his mom, dad, and brother. I also am fairly confident that Sun Quest and his parents will be there too. Maybe Carries the Sun will find his way back to the area in time to drop in for the weekend. Come join us!

08/30/2023

This year’s Fall Work and Play Weekend will be held on September 16 and 17 (weather permitting). It's a bit earlier than usual, but I will be out of town the following weekend. A rain date will be the following weekend of September 23 and 24. We invite you all to be part of the fun as we shut down camp for the winter.

This is an informal cooperative event that allows new and returning campers and their families to get to know one another while together we attack some of the many projects around camp.

Families and friends are invited to come for all or part of either day or to join us for the entire weekend. The majority of the work will take place on Saturday beginning around 9:00 a.m. (Night Eagle time).

Families that are staying can bring a tent or reserve some space for their sleeping bags in the tipi that we left up for the
weekend. We can also recommend some nearby motels or inns if you’re more inclined to a hot shower and a soft bed after a day’s work.

Depending on numbers, work projects at this year’s gathering may include clearing the water bars, making two or three bat houses, checking the Long Trail shelter at Little Rock Pond, chainsawing downed trees for firewood, burning a brush pile, building a walkway or two on the Get Lost Trail. There is always plenty to do!

What to bring? Dress for cool weather and wear appropriate shoes. You may want an emergency flashlight if you plan to stay after dark. Bring your own sleeping bags if you plan to camp. There are outdoor privies and running water at camp, but everyone should bring a personal water bottle.

Food will mainly be a communal event. Pack a picnic lunch for your family on Saturday and a dish or two to share for a potluck dinner on Saturday night. Night Eagle will contribute to supper and provide Sunday breakfast.

PLEASE LET US KNOW BY E-MAIL OR PHONE IF YOU PLAN TO JOIN US SO WE CAN MAKE THE NECESSARY PREPARATIONS.

NOTE: Because the torrential downpours caused the first lake to overflow and take out a section of the road into camp, we will be hiking in via the back trail. Please wear appropriate footwear.

08/19/2023

I have one new Night Eagle Sweatshirt (Adult--Medium) remaining for sale ($35.00). If anyone anyone is interested, please let me know and I will mail it to you. I'll place another order in October that should arrive in time for Christmas.

07/05/2023

Our second session is growing, so I am looking for one or two counselors for two weeks (July 23-August 5). If anyone out there is interested (or if you know anyone who might be interested) in working for those two weeks, please let me know!

06/07/2023

I wanted to share this photo that someone sent to me on FaceBook of a Bald Eagle keeping her eggs warm. Truly remarkable!

05/28/2023

Night Eagle Sweatshirts
Okay, it’s that time of year when we order Night Eagle hoody sweatshirts! Unlike larger camps, we can’t keep a year-round supply of camp shirts and sweatshirts on hand. We do, however, try to order sweatshirts (Gildan heavy blend 8 oz.) once or twice a year! This will be our spring order.

The printers have told me that the sweatshirts should be ready before camp, so you will have them in time for those chilly Vermont summer nights. If you want to order one (or more), please let me know by Thursday, June 10. The cost is $35.00 per sweatshirt, which includes shipping.

I would suggest that you have your son try on a Gildan sweatshirt in a store to make sure you know what size you want before ordering.

Sizes: Youth small, medium, large; Men's small, medium, large, X Large.

Drum Spirit and Circle Singer model the first edition of the Night Eagle sweatshirt

05/14/2023

This photo is from one of the cameras around camp. It's pretty cool! My guess is there are one or two cubs that were lagging behind and did not make it into the photo. Does anyone want to make a guess as to where on the property the photo was taken?

05/04/2023

Sat Sun

65°44° 64°45°
Mostly Partly
Sunny Sunny

Come join Blue Heron, Red Path Seeker, Weaves the Wind, Summer Bear and little Huck, Western Moon, Sun Meadow, some new campers, and some parents this weekend and enjoy the Vermont sun and fun as we prepare Night Eagle for the summer!

05/04/2023

Work and Play Weekend! BAM!

Sat Sun

65°44° 64°45°

Mostly Partly
Sunny Sunny

Blue Heron, Red Path Seeker, Summer Bear and Huck, Weaves the Wind, and Western Moon will be there. Come and enjoy the sun and fun as we prepare for the opening of camp!

05/02/2023

Keep your fingers crossed. Accuweather is predicting sunny and upper 60's-low 70's for Work and Play Weekend. Hoka hey!

05/01/2023

Don't forget that Spring Work and Play is this coming weekend (May 6-7). I hope you can make it! So far I have heard from nine people, but a few people usually come for the day. So grab a friend and come on up (or down)!

04/17/2023

This year’s Spring Work and Play Weekend will be held on May 6 and 7 (weather permitting). A snow/rain date will be the following weekend. We invite you all to be part of the fun as we prepare camp for the summer. This is an informal cooperative event that allows new and returning campers and their families to get to know one another while together we attack some of the many projects around camp.

Families and friends are invited to come for all or part of either day or to join us for the entire weekend. The majority of the work will take place on Saturday beginning around 9:00 a.m. (Night Eagle time).

Families that are staying can bring a tent or reserve some space for their sleeping bags in one of the tipis that we’ll put up for the
weekend. We can also recommend some nearby motels or inns if you’re more inclined to a hot shower and a soft bed after a day’s work.

Depending on numbers, work projects at this year’s gathering may include putting up a tipi or two, maintaining the water bars, checking the shelter at Little Rock Pond, cutting and splitting firewood, clearing downed limbs and trees, and generally sprucing up camp after winter. There is always plenty to do to prepare camp for the summer!

What to bring? Dress for cool weather and wear appropriate shoes. You may want a small flashlight if you plan to stay after dark. Bring your own sleeping bags and ground cloths if you plan to camp. There are outdoor privies, refrigeration, and running water at camp, but everyone should bring a personal water bottle. Food will mainly be a communal event. Pack a picnic lunch for your family on Saturday and a dish or two to share for a potluck dinner on Saturday night. Night Eagle will provide Sunday breakfast.

PLEASE LET US KNOW BY E-MAIL OR PHONE IF YOU PLAN TO JOIN US SO WE CAN MAKE THE NECESSARY PREPARATIONS.
NOTE: If the ground is soft, plan to walk into camp from Skunk Junction. Tires will tear up the road into camp, but feet do very little damage!

03/22/2023

Who would have thought . . .

03/09/2023

Spring is just around the corner, so I will once again be at the gatehouse working hard to winterize it for year-round use. The solar system is all set to be connected to the house. That should happen in April when the road is free of ice and snow. Then, after Snowy Owl and/or Little Bear hooks up SpaceX's Starlink internet system, the computer situation will be resolved, and I should be well on the way to moving in completely!

03/06/2023

This is the type of turtle I wrote about in the winter newsletter. The spiny softshell turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtle species in North America. Unlike most other turtles, their shell is soft, flat, and rubbery, and can be 7 to 19 inches in length. Its neck can stretch up to 1/3 the length of its shell. These are carnivorous turtles and are rather aggressive and capable of delivering painful bites.

01/10/2023

After one of the first snows at camp in December, Leaux and I were walking walking the property and I saw what were clearly bobcat tracks. We checked the trail cameras spread around camp, but we could not find a photo of a bobcat in any of them until now. Can you guess his location?