Out on a Limb

Welcome to the Clam House!

Treehouse Camp, Montalvo - photo Marie Cameron 2015

 

This is the treehouse that the campers at Montalvo’s Out on a Limb treehouse camp collaboratively built with artist and teacher, Justin Lowman (to name just one of the fabulous staff that worked with the kids on this project).

Treehouse Camp, Montalvo with Justin Lowman- photo Marie Cameron 2015

 

Treehouse Camp - model Montalvo - photo Marie Cameron 2015

 

First campers got together in groups coming up with models for their tree houses. Ideas were combined and modified. Through trial and error, with lots of emphasis on process and hands on learning, they built this amazing structure (and a lot of self-confidence) by the end of the week. Clam House will be on display at Montalvo for the remainder of the summer!

Treehouse Camp , Montalvo - photo Marie Cameron 2015

 

Treehouse Camp Montalvo - the gang - photo Marie Cameron 2015

 

Treehouse Camp - Signatures - photo Marie Cameron 2015

 

Treehouse Camp - Pulley System - photo Marie Cameron 2015

 

Treehouse Comp - photo Marie Cameron 2015

 

Treehouse Camp -  Pulley Basket - photo Marie Cameron 2015

 

Treehouse Camp Pulley

 

Treehouse Camp - Tarps Up - photo Marie Cameron 2015

 

Treehouse Camp , Montalvo - Hanging - photo Marie Cameron 2015

 

Hammers and nails, saws and screwdrivers pulleys and platforms, climbing walls and ladders, friends and forest – clearly what summer dreams are made of (artists too)!