Spirit of the Wild summer camp 2026
With Amy Pascucci, Gracie Nafziger, Lorinda Jones, Dr. Paul Gerard, M.D. and Lisa Leonard
June 8 - 11, 2026
Spirit of the Wild Camp
An immersive experience for young explorers to deepen their connection with nature, nurture mindfulness, and expand their understanding of ecology. This unique camp is designed to inspire harmony with the environment while promoting ecological awareness and personal well-being.
Camp Highlights:
🌿 Daily Christian Meditation sessions led by a trained instructor
🐸 Hands-on discovery of amphibians and reptiles and their vital roles in our ecosystem
🎨 Creative nature-inspired art projects
🌲 Engaging activities rooted in the rhythms of nature
Details:
Ages: 6–12 years old
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
What to Bring:
- Packed Lunch
- Insect Repellant
- Hat with wide brim
- Change of clothes
- Sunscreen
- Closed toe shoes
- Water bottle
Registration Deadline: May 23rd
Scholarships available upon request.
About the Leaders
Amy Pascucci
Amy Hettinger Pascucci, program director and Piñatas leader with Forest Pals, grew up exploring in the woods near Bernheim Forest. She received a degree in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky and worked in formal and informal education before also receiving a M.Ed. in Arts in Education at Harvard University, which she followed with a teaching […]
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Gracie Nafziger
Gracie Nafziger grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and has always enjoyed the discovery that comes with immersing yourself in nature. She received a degree in Biology at Illinois Wesleyan University and a Masters in Teaching at Bellarmine before becoming a high school Biology and Ecology teacher for 6 years. She has been a volunteer in […]
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Lorinda Jones
Lorinda Jones grew up in the small town of Tompkinsville, Kentucky alongside the knobs of the Cumberland plateau. She was fortunate to be surrounded by old-time, gospel, shape-note and bluegrass music, and even classical music, in which she earned her Bachelor of Music Education on classical piano and oboe. But it was when she met […]
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Dr. Paul Gerard, M.D.
Dr. Paul Gerard was born in Bowling Green, KY and lived on College Street Hill leading to Western Kentucky University (WKU). WKU was an important site to Paul; he went to various parts of WKU from Kindergarten through his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his grandfather, Dr. Whitmer, taught Biology at WKU. Dr, […]
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Lisa Leonard
Lisa Leonard has over 25 years of experience as a school counselor and teacher. For more than 20 years, she has served as the school counselor—and now also as the campus minister—at St. Joseph Catholic School in Columbia, SC. Throughout her career, she has been deeply committed to supporting the emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being […]
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