Lumberjanes Camp - Friendship to the Max! Graphic Novel Art and Outdoor Ed
5 days of graphic novel reading, friendship, and art, plus learning outdoor skills!
Jamie A.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(3)
What's included
5 live meetings
6 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Do you solemnly swear to do your best, Every day, and in all that you do, To be brave and strong, To be truthful and compassionate, To be interesting and interested, To pay attention and question The world around you, To think of others first, To always help and protect your friends, And to make the world a better place for Lumberjane scouts And for everyone else? You do? Then you're perfect for this camp! Join us for 5 days of "Friendship to the max!" inspired by the Lumberjanes graphic novel series. Read Lumberjanes #1 "Beware The Kitten Holy" before or during our week together to see why this camp braids three themes - friendship, art, and outdoor skills - for an unforgettable week! Day 1: Camper in Focus: Molly Friendship Skill: Be Truthful and Compassionate Art Project: Design your Bunkhouse Outdoor Ed: Animal Safety Day 2: Camper In Focus: Ripley Friendship Skill: Help and Protect Friends Art Project: Watercolor River Monster Outdoor Ed: Water Safety Day 3: Camper in Focus: Jo Friendship Skill: Be Interesting and Interested Art Project: Sum Painting Outdoor Ed: Seeking and Constructing Shelter Day 4: Camper in Focus: April Friendship Skill: Being Brave and Strong Art Project: Watercolor Yeti Outdoor Ed: Plant Identification Day 5: Camper in Focus: Mal Friendship Skill: Make the World a Better Place for Lumberjane Scouts (And Everyone) Art Project: 5 Character Sketch Outdoor Ed: What To Do If You're Lost
Learning Goals
Day 1
Goal 1: Look for examples from the text where Molly exemplifies being truthful and compassionate. Then, discuss how this skill applies to their friendships.
Goal 2: Learn and practice 2-point perspective drawing.
Goal 3: Learn basic animal safety for mammals selected by participants.
Day 2
Goal 1: Look for examples in the text where Ripley helps and protects her friends. Then, discuss how her actions are similar to those that could be used within their friendships.
Goal 2: Learn and practice a comic-style watercolor technique and apply it to a painting of a river monster.
Goal 3: Learn water safety essentials.
Day 3
Goal 1: Identify how Jo demonstrates "be interesting and interested" within chapter 3. Then, discuss how participants demonstrate the same friendship skill within their peer relationships.
Goal 2: Use dice and simple addition sums to create a painting.
Goal 3: Learn the basics of building an emergency shelter in the outdoors. This will be appropriate to the age and approximate abilities of participants.
Day 4
Goal 1: Name ways in which April demonstrates "being brave and strong" throughout the text. Explore if participants feel bravery and strength are needed within their friendships.
Goal 2: Use glue and paint to create a vibrant Yeti portrait.
Goal 3: Identify common dangerous plants that are typically found in North America.
Day 5
Goal 1: Select excerpts from the text that show Mal wants to "make the world a better place for Lumberjane scouts and everyone else". Discuss and choose 5 skills needed for healthy friendships.
Goal 2: Create a sketch of 5 characters in the style of Noelle Stevenson
Goal 3: Learn and practice what to do if lost in the woods.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
From Common Sense Media:
"Parents need to know that Beware the Kitten Holy: Lumberjanes, Book 1 collects four issues of the ongoing comic series co-created by Noelle Stevenson (Nimona), Grace Ellis, and Shannon Watters. Set at a summer camp, the comic follows the fantastic adventures of five girlfriends as they battle three-eyed foxes, hipster yetis, and feral Scouting Lads. Mock swearing is limited to the exclamation of "What the junk?" Two of the campers may have romantic feelings for each other, but the possibility is very understated."
Supply List
10 sheets of watercolor paper, most medium sizes will work Set of watercolor paints, any brand 3 sharpened pencils with erasers Elmer's school glue, white in squeeze bottle Black acrylic paint - small bottle
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelors of Elementary Education (K-6) from the University of NC at Asheville
Masters of Library Science and Information Technology (K-12) from Appalachian State University
10+ years as an elementary educator
5+ years teaching about racial equity to learners of all ages, including professional training for educators
15+ years working with LGBTQIA+ learners of all ages, in both group and one-on-one settings
5+ years of teaching consent, boundaries, bystander intervention, and other sexual health topics, including for LGBTQIA+ groups
Culturally-relevant curriculum developer for an indigenous organization
3+ years living in National Parks and other Public Lands learning about
Trauma-Informed Certified
Cultural Humility CertifiedReviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
75 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-9 learners per class
