Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Darke County Parks host week-long and MINI day camps


School is almost over and summer is on its way! What are your kids going to do this summer vacation? The Darke County Park District is hosting five, week-long summer camps and two Mini Camps. Three of this year’s camps include an overnight adventure! “Each year our camps focus on new, fun and creative ways to discover nature,” says Senior Naturalist, Robb Clifford. “Our main goal is for each camper to have fun all while enhancing their appreciation and understanding of the natural world around them.” Camp information is listed below.

Camp for Ages 6-7; July 14-18, 9:30am-12:00pm
Float, Flutter and Fly—Participants of this camp will spend the week digging, building and discovering. The fee for this camp is $65. Registration and fees are due June 16.

Camps for Ages 8-9; July 7-11, 9:30am-12:00pm
Amazing Animals—This camp is for all of you animal lovers! Each day we will use our nature tools to explore the trails in search of animals. The fee for this camp is $70. Registration and payment due June 9th.

Camps for Ages 9-12; July 28-August 1, 1:00pm-4:30pm
The Survival Games—This survival camp will be loosely based on the popular “Hunger Games” book series, but is open to everyone, whether or not you have even heard of the books. This camp will cover skills needed to survive in the woods and we will try out these skills first hand with an overnight. The fee for this camp is $75. Registration and payment due June 30th.

Camps for Ages 10-12; June 16-20, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Paddling Explorations—An annual favorite, this camp begins by learning to canoe, kayak and then floating down Greenville Creek. We will end the week with an overnight at a lakeside campout. The fee for this camp is $75. Registration and payment due May 19th.

Camps for Ages 13-15; June 23-27, 10:00am-4:00pm
Get Out and Go!—We will be zip-lining through the tree canopy, hiking and camping at a State Park, paddling the rivers and more! The fee for this camp is $95. Registration and payment due May 27th.

MINI Camp for Ages 6-8; June 10-12, 10:00am-12:00pm
All About Art—Get closer to nature and your creative side during this mini-camp. The fee for this camp is $30. Registration and fees are due May 13th.

Camps for Ages 9-11; August 5-7, 10:00am-12:00pm
Fantastic Plants—Plants are just about everywhere and every size. We’ll explore the botanical world during this camp. The fee for this camp is $30. Registration and payment due July 8th.

Camps are filling up and the deadlines to sign up are rapidly approaching. To sign up, stop by the Nature Center (4267 State Route 502 West) and pick up your registration packet. For questions, call the Nature Center at 937.548.0165.

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