Or read below for more specifics. This case study examines a group of 10-11 year-olds participating in a nature-based educational role-play adventure program called Wild Craft Play. The facilitative approach used mirrors some of the characteristics of the hummingbird, and thereby is affectionately referred to within these pages as The Hummingbird Approach. In this approach, once the facilitator has set … Read More
Book Jamie Black
Jamie Black MA Play Specialist, Earth Advocate, Guide, Consultant, and Producer (aka HummingBard). Jamie has been educating and guiding people since 2000 in many walks of life. Identifying as Jamie/she/them, Jamie specializes in play, storycrafting, entrepreneurship, running outdoor programs, digital story production, and igniting Wild Craft Play for people. Scroll down to see a list of topics, or simply reach … Read More
Dec 4th Training – Guiding Young People to Mental Health through Wild Craft Play
This post is to share about the upcoming training. Have a read: My name is Jamie Black, I am the founder of Wild Craft Play ‘sCool. I have an opportunity for teachers who work with children ages 8 to 12 (Grades 3-7). Research indicates the pandemic is having a negative impact on children’s mental health. They are bored, overwhelmed, stressed, … Read More
Drawn by Nature
Welcome to SoLe Adventure Bike Club with Jamie Black Wednesdays, 10am to 12:30pm = 2.5 hrs Starts July 14, 2021 Ages 10 and up Cost $200 per youth for 4 sessions Pre-registration 1 month in advance required We require 6 youth to run this Locations: Nanoose Bay Rd. & Englishman River Falls Covid Protocol: Pick up and drop off socially distanced, … Read More
Archery breeds Philanthropy in Nature
What a gift it was to go out into Nature with this extraordinary new friend, Conan. I was blessed to be taken to his favorite spot in Nature, and we camped out and did archery, then had sausages with home-made sourdough. Mmmmm. While out on this adventure many things happened, including deep conversations about what I am doing on this … Read More
A journey to Toronto Outdoor Education School
A journey to Toronto Outdoor Education School turned out to be fruitful. Throughout my research, there were a number of people who told me about the Toronto Outdoor Education School, and recommend I connect with them, as they were a leading role model across Canada for being the most advanced and effective outdoor education program that ensured that the students … Read More
Time for Integration @WildCraftPlay’sCool
It’s time for Integrating the lessons of the year @WildCraftPlay. Sending big thanks to all of our teachers, mentors, guides, ancestors, children and Nature for all of the gifts provided this year. This has been a whirl wind of incredible creation, completion, change and integration. Now it seems a good time to go within and allow the dust to settle. … Read More
The story of the Wild Craft Play Nov 4th Special Day
The story of the Wild Craft Play Nov 4th Special Day For those of you who missed this extraordinary day You will find highlights below Of Ogre’s tales, youth sharing skills And archery in the snow. Navigate downwards And pleasantly you shall find Stories that require, imagination And an open mind. Gratitude (in the Northeast) Thank you, to all of … Read More
Letting Go and Trusting the Process
Now there’s a loaded statement “Let go and trust the process.” Right. Just let go. That sounds easy enough. Am I the only one who has a hard time letting go? Yet, once I let go of trying so hard, and finally give in to trusting that things will work out as they are meant to, **Bing, I get a … Read More
Stories of Week 1
Here are the stories of week 1. Enjoy! Our first day at Wild Craft Play ‘sCool Drawn by Nature on Tuesdays: 10am to 2pm For youth ages 11 – 17 Where youth came into their own potential through a Guided Discovery Learning process called The Hummingbird Approach, founded by Jamie Black. For youth who thrive in uncertainty and minimal, if not … Read More
Register for Wild Craft Play ‘sCool today!
Hello everyone! I created a little video to help spread the word about Wild Craft Play ‘sCool. Please spread the word, and help build our community through Performing Arts and Adventure Education. Enjoy!
Jamie Black as a child in nature: An autobiography
Jamie Black as a child in nature: An autobiography. “Why can’t we build a fire here?” I would ask mom. “Good question!” she would reply, and then provide space for hands-on learning to ingrain the awareness and the knowing that my actions have consequences, and that nature needs to be protected. Being nature aware is second nature to me because … Read More