Summer Camp
Polynesia - Camp 2017
A voyage through time to visit the nomadic ocean travelers of the Pacific Islands.
Campers learn about the history, arts, traditions, and beliefs of the ancient Polynesian World. Becoming a nomad of the sea, campers will build their own wa'apa (outrigger canoe) and prepare for their own brave voyage.- Ancient Island Life:
- Hal'e (housing), clothes &
- making a personal "tiki."
- Introduction to the "Wa'apa"
- Lunch / Recess
- Swim at Limington Rips & Island Exploration
- Beginning building the "Pikao" (hull)
- Shaping a "ho'e" (paddle)
- Island Histories: Voyager stories
- Lunch / Recess
- Swim at Pleasant Point (parent pick up)
- Tiki-Taboo-Tattoo (Language & Story Writing)
- "Pikao" assembly, sanding, and painting
- Clay Oven Lunch / Recess
- River swim at the Saco.
- Finish the "ho'e"
- Continue Wa'apa Work /attach the "Ama"
- Lunch / Recess
- Finish the Wa'apa & seat plank
- Local swim & preparation for the feast.
- Preparation for the theatrical rituals:
- "Islander Voyages of Polynesia"
- Family Entertainment & Feast at 5:30pm
- Final preparations for the Wa'apa MuseumTour & Slide Show at 1pm
- Launch the Wa'apa on the lake!