CAN’s Grands Summer Camps
Summer Day Camps for Grandparents and Grandkids
This summer’s CAN’s Grands program was a heartwarming celebration of connection between grandparents and their grandkids. Together, they enjoyed a full day of creative exploration and nature-based fun on our campus.
Participants made beautiful journals, learned about local birds, and experienced the calming practice of forest bathing while listening to bird songs. They wrote reflections in their journals, built and decorated birdhouses, and shared joyful moments indoors and out.
We were especially thrilled to welcome back returning families—both grandparents and grandkids who were excited to reunite and continue building memories together.
We are looking forward to many more events in the future!
Check back for in the new year for the next summer camp.
Join us for an unforgettable bonding experience at our Art and Nature Summer Camps for Grandparents and Grandkids! Immerse yourselves in the beauty of nature and unleash your creativity through art activities designed for kids and adults of all ages. We are offering a 1-day camp on June 14th and another on July 26th for Grandparents of any age and Grandkids aged 6-14. Fee: $99 for 1 grandparent and 1 grandchild. All supplies included. Both camps also include a Farm to Table Lunch incorporating vegetables from our garden.
Scholarships are available. If you are interested, contact Lia Miller at 336-303-9963
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Meet the Team
Nich Rivers has a background as a professional yodeler, garden educator, and art raconteur. He received a B.A. in Environmental Studies and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Experiential & Outdoor Education. “My grandma started me as her garden helper, and the love for outdoors blossomed from there,” says Nich. He is working as the farm to table coordinator, co-planner, and educator for CAN’s Grands. Wanting to rely on less toxic artistic ingredients led him to explore making natural dyes, pigments, and art through various organic processes.
As Camp Director, Environmental Educator, Permaculture Designer and Artist, Sheppard Byles has spent his career working with the land, people, and art. He draws inspiration from years working in plant nurseries, conducting soil analyses, and working as an environmental educator. Sheppard Graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a BA in Sustainability. He Is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the State of North Carolina and a Certified Permaculture Designer. Shep is leading the efforts to develop the Creative Aging Network’s 10+ acre Campus to provide space for Gardening, Pollinators, Walking Trails and reflective space. He will be teaching about gardening, pollinators, and piedmont flora and fauna. In addition to his work with CAN-NC, Shep also works with an urban farm network in High Point, and a sheep farm in Snow Camp NC.
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Location: 2400 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405
Telephone: 336-303-9963
Email: info@can-nc.org
Hours: M-F: 9am – 5pm
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