Event Details
Date(s) & Time(s)::
Daily at 9:30 AM until 3:30 PM from August 7, 2012 until August 9, 2012
Location: Salamonie Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area
Phone: 260-468-2127
Event Description
Children can learn about life on the Indiana frontier at Persistent Pioneers Day Camp, Aug. 7-9, at Salamonie Lake.
The day camp is open to kids ages 7-11 and runs from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area.
Activities include pioneer games and songs, canoeing, a visit with a pioneer granny doctor, candle dipping and weaving. A certified shooting sports instructor will teach participants how to shoot a bow. On the last day, a Dutch oven lunch will be prepared.
The camp’s activities are guided by interpretive naturalists trained to provide a safe and fun learning environment. Children should bring a sack lunch with drink each day, as well as a reusable water bottle. A snack will be provided. The camp features activities, crafts and games both outdoor and indoor in air conditioning.
The camp fee is $50. Fees will be adjusted for families with multiple children attending. Families can also ask about single- or two-day registrations.
Participants are only required to pay the $5-per-in-state-vehicle entrance fee once. Park admission will be allowed on the remaining days with a paid receipt.
Parents and guardians will be asked to fill out health and media participation forms for their children.
To register, call (260) 468-2127.
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