A mentor-led, hands-on program built for older kids who are ready for fun, challenge, and real-world experience. This is active, muddy, energetic, and full of skill development that matters, not just themed games or passive “watch and see” activities.
Quick Details
Dates: June 23 – June 27
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ages: 12–16
Location: Hidden Bee Learning at Hidden Bee Farm
753 Carters Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401 ﷺ
Program Overview
This isn’t a sit-back, watch-others camp. This is do-it yourself, learn-by-doing camp with seasoned mentors who know how to push kids to grow, think, and laugh while they’re doing it.
The program is led by David, an experienced Scoutmaster, and Zachary, an Eagle Scout and commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. Their leadership experience creates a program that feels supportive, firm, and genuinely rewarding.
Here’s what makes this experience distinct:
- Active outdoor learning that feels like adventure, not homework
- Projects that require teamwork, planning, and execution
- Real tools used responsibly under direct supervision
- Skills that translate beyond camp — into real life
What Participants Will Experience
During the week, campers will cycle through hands-on blocks and team projects that include:
- Survival fundamentals taught through active challenges
- First aid skills practiced in real scenarios
- Land navigation and map reading
- Fire building and proper fire safety
- Knife safety, tool awareness, and handling fundamentals
- Supervised use of hand tools and select power tools
- Construction, repair, and improvement projects
- Daily, up-close work with rescue animals
- Team challenges that emphasize problem solving and cooperation
This is active, purposeful work with a healthy dose of fun and gritty satisfaction — trails, mud, energy, and sense of accomplishment included.
Daily Structure
Each day follows a rhythm that keeps things productive and engaging:
- Morning check-in and planning
- Skill-building blocks and project time
- Outdoor activity and physical challenges
- Lunch and brief rest
- Afternoon teams, builds, or animal work
- End-of-day wrap-up and reflection
Campers stay active and supported for the entire day.
What to Bring & Wear
- Closed-toe shoes (required)
- Lunch, snacks, and water bottle
- Clothes that can get wet or dirty
- Extra change of clothes
- Sunscreen applied before arrival and packed for reapplication
- For focus and safety, cell phones stay in the classroom during camp hours
Safety & Supervision
- Mentor-led instruction with direct guidance
- Close supervision during tools, fire, navigation, and physical activities
- Emphasis on safety, respect, teamwork, and accountability
- Led by experienced mentors with first-aid and emergency training
Tuition & Enrollment
Weekly Tuition: $250 per student
Deposit: $50 to hold your spot
Remaining Balance Due by May 1
Enrollment is intentionally limited to maintain quality and safety. Families will be notified if minimum enrollment numbers are not met.
Refund & Transfer Policy
Summer camp payments are non-refundable.
Because staffing, materials, and planning are based on enrollment, refunds are not available once payment is made. Transfers are not guaranteed and depend on availability.
Registration
Spots are limited. Registration is required.
Questions?
Have questions about readiness or whether this program is a good fit?
Give us a call at 931-674-1790 and we’re happy to talk it through.