As Directors of Swift Nature Camp an Science Summer Camp in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, this story holds a special place in our hearts. Black Bear, Loon & Walleye: A Fable from the Northwoods a story by Button, Sara . It is such a special story we put a copy in our camp library.
This is a story of three friends--Black Bear, Loon & Walleye, one furry, one feathered, one sporting fish scales--and each wishes for the gifts of another, not unlike many of us. Black Bear longs for shiny scales to look flashy and impress his friends; Loon wants to sport and enviable fur coat; and Walleye wants to fly. One day when their wishes magically come true, each realizes the faults : Bear's scales can't keep him warm, Loon can't fly with fur weighing her down, and Walleye has bad eyesight and is no good at flying even with feathers.
This rich fable, takes our main characters: Loon, Black Bear and the Walleye on a wild adventure that teaches them lessons that are timeless and universal. Valuable lesson are learned that day, The friends learned a to appreciate each others gifts, but most of all to value their own. Trying new things is important, because you might find something that you really enjoy. Yet, when it does not work out, you learn more about yourself from the experience. From that day on, the three friends agreed to always appreciate the gifts of others, but most of all to value your own gifts.
This is a story for all generations and a reminder of the importance of trying new things, understanding our own true nature, and having faith that we are all perfectly designed to fulfill our own unique purposes in life. Know yourself well! Value your gifts!
Summer Camp is a wonderful opportunity to promote each child's personal development by providing fun, friendship and leadership in a supportive and noncompetitive environment away from home. Camp provides children an opportunity to act on their own, be self-reliant and try things for themselves, always knowing that if it doesn't work out they can start over with little consequences...kinda like the stars of our book.
Each night as our camp counselors read stories to the children a familiar call is heard in the background. As the loon calls it brings this story to life and makes it a special evening. If coming to the Northwoods is not as easy for you use the CD that comes with the book has loon sounds along with a guitar and the story read aloud.
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This is a story of three friends--Black Bear, Loon & Walleye, one furry, one feathered, one sporting fish scales--and each wishes for the gifts of another, not unlike many of us. Black Bear longs for shiny scales to look flashy and impress his friends; Loon wants to sport and enviable fur coat; and Walleye wants to fly. One day when their wishes magically come true, each realizes the faults : Bear's scales can't keep him warm, Loon can't fly with fur weighing her down, and Walleye has bad eyesight and is no good at flying even with feathers.
This rich fable, takes our main characters: Loon, Black Bear and the Walleye on a wild adventure that teaches them lessons that are timeless and universal. Valuable lesson are learned that day, The friends learned a to appreciate each others gifts, but most of all to value their own. Trying new things is important, because you might find something that you really enjoy. Yet, when it does not work out, you learn more about yourself from the experience. From that day on, the three friends agreed to always appreciate the gifts of others, but most of all to value your own gifts.
This is a story for all generations and a reminder of the importance of trying new things, understanding our own true nature, and having faith that we are all perfectly designed to fulfill our own unique purposes in life. Know yourself well! Value your gifts!
Summer Camp is a wonderful opportunity to promote each child's personal development by providing fun, friendship and leadership in a supportive and noncompetitive environment away from home. Camp provides children an opportunity to act on their own, be self-reliant and try things for themselves, always knowing that if it doesn't work out they can start over with little consequences...kinda like the stars of our book.
Each night as our camp counselors read stories to the children a familiar call is heard in the background. As the loon calls it brings this story to life and makes it a special evening. If coming to the Northwoods is not as easy for you use the CD that comes with the book has loon sounds along with a guitar and the story read aloud.
Thinking of a sending your child of to camp? Try Summer Camp Advice a Free reference for parents looking for the Best Finding a Children's Summer Camp.
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Swift Nature Camp is a Minnesota Summer Camps for boys and girls ages 6-15. Our focus is to blend traditional Overnight Summer Camp activities with an appreciation for nature, animals and the environment.