Activities at The Fowler Center

The outdoor setting of The Fowler Center allows for the participation in many experiences not normally available to visitors in their usual daily routine. Some of which are...

Outdoor Education Participants learn to identify trees, birds, plants and insects found around the camp. Castings are made of animal tracks and nature crafts are assembled from the treasures of nature. Working in the flower garden, camping out under the starts, feeding different wildlife and lots more are part of the outdoor program. .   Horseback Riding We offer participants the opportunity to not only ride but also to learn how to groom and care for the horses. A ramp, loading platform and special horses allow for all visitors to ride, regardless of physical challenge. .   Creative Arts This is a popular program for many visitors. Arts and crafts, music and drama make up Creative Arts. One might express their creativity by making pottery and firing it in a kiln or making candles, jewelry, paper, stationary, paintings and many other crafts. In music and drama, participants learn to play instruments, sing and design skits to perform. .   Waterfront Visitors learn to swim a new stroke, play winter games or at least get adjusted to the water. Rowboating, canoeing and pontoon boating are all exciting activities. The water provides extra mobility and freedom for those visitors with physical challenges. Bluegill and bass are among the varieties of fish that anglers can catch and release. .   Barn and Garden Visitors learn many skills in caring for and feeding the barnyard animals, as well as over 4000 sq. feet of vegetables. Participants plant seeds, care for the plants and then harvest and eat the bounty. Recycling and compositing are also introduced and learned. By pitching in on the chores, new capabilities are learned, as self-confidence is built. Gardening can be an extremely therapeutic pursuit.