QUIET MAGIC

Chad claps his hands above his head during a shaving cream war in the first week of camp.

Rukia watches Olive play a game on her iPad in the grove, an area of camp where kids can hang out in hammocks without guided activities.

Nola swims underwater during waterfront.

Jack Schott, one of the founders and directors of stomping ground, reacts to being thrown in the lake at the end of an all-camp game.

Bailey does somersaults on the main field at camp during open ball field.

Rocco and Xander talk in the hammocks in the grove. The grove is part of Downtown Stomping Ground, the area surrounding the main field, where campers can move freely between activities.

A teen camper is covered in paint during their art gallery activity.

Campers play in the adventure playground during an activity period. The adventure playground is an area where campers can use real tools and materials to build.

Campers dance during an activity led by two of Stomping Ground’s artists-in-residence.

Josie and Ada lay in the grass on the main field.

Gideon slides down a giant slip ‘n’ slide. Each week, Stomping Ground has a special event, usually either the slip 'n’ slide or a shaving cream war.

Ramzi and Sam look at lily pads from a Corcl Boat.

Campers sit on a slack-line in the grove.

Teen campers lay on the porch of the “lava lounge” during an Arts Fest “afterparty". Arts Fest is a week of camp just for teens and “celebrating choice, connection, and creation.”

Staff members help campers light candles for the wish boats during the closing ceremony at the end of the week.