Now in its 32nd year, Camp Chrysalis has developed a distinctive approach to environmental education, offering children (8.5-18 years of age) rich experiences that combine recreation, learning, woodworking, crafts, and personal growth. We camp in three spectacular environments: Big Sur redwoods, Mendocino coastal tidepools and Sierra Nevada mountains. We focus on active study of these environments to develop natural science skills as well as appreciation, and on basic camping and wilderness skills. Our campers exploration is as much of their own developing abilities and each other as of what the world has to offer. In their small groups, they enjoy working and playing together, and taking care of us all. Group singing at our campfires is a special pleasure. Each session includes 32 36 campers (12 for backpacking) and eight experienced staff. Fully half are girls! Our experienced counselors offer individual attention to campers with a camper:staff ratio of 4:1.Summer 2014 dates: Big Sur Monday, June 16 Sunday, June 22 7 days Mendocino Wednesday, June 25 - Thursday, July 3 9 days Sierras Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 18 12 days Backpacking Tuesday, July 22 Tuesday, July 29 8 days