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Bushy Hill Nature Center a
non-sectarian part of the Incarnation Center, is located on 700
beautifully forested acres encompassing, parts of Deep River and Ivoryton,
CT. For over 25 years, we have provided several types of programs throughout the year, many
of which are geared toward school-aged children. We specialize, however,
in helping people of all ages develop a strong connection to and reverence
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Our grounds include beautiful
forests, active wetlands, and miles of hiking trails.
There are winding streams, hidden ponds, rocky ridges and caves
waiting to be discovered. There is a mile long spring fed
lake in which summer campers can swim under the supervision of
certified life guards. For over 15 years we have been
sharing our natural world with children. |
"Cedar Swamp"
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Carol, mother of 2 campers,
says "At Bushy Hill my children are learning about nature,
playing fun games, making new friends, hiking through the woods,
swimming and getting dirty. There is no place they would
rather be." |
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Bushy Hill Nature Center Staff is what makes us so
unique! All Bushy Hill staff members undergo an extensive
application and training process to gain employment. Our summer
team is comprised of active, intelligent, and enthusiastic
people. We strive to employ people who currently teach in school
systems or who would someday teach in school systems. We also
love the opportunity to hire "home-grown" talent - people who
have started out as campers and have "grown up" in the Bushy
Hill system. The Bushy Hill staff is amazing. Come see for
yourself.
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Erik Becker the Bushy Hill
Nature Center Director and Abo Camp Director, has worked at
Bushy Hill since 1999. He graduated from the University of
Massachusetts with a B.S. in "Earth Living Education and
Therapy." He has been learning and teaching "woodsy" skills
since the early 90's and has been inspired greatly by Sue
Keefer, Tom Brown, Jr., Sue Campbell, Jon Young, Phil Miller,
Errett Callahan, Steve Watts and Tom Elpel. In
addition to his teaching, Erik coaches football and lacrosse at
Hand High School and works for Madison Youth Services.
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Kelly "Noodle" Way is
the Assistant Director of the Bushy Hill Nature Center and
the Director of the Summer Day Camp. She holds a B.S. from
the University of Pittsburgh and has been a staff member
since the summer of 2001. Her knowledge of nature, games,
outdoor cooking, and childcare were gained while, working at
Nature's Classroom (located at the Incarnation Center) and
at Wood Haven Girl Scout Camp in Pennsylvania. She is
enthusiastic and finds satisfaction in sharing her knowledge
with children of all ages.
Noodle
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