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Register for
Darke County Parks Summer Camps today!
Summer will be here before we know it! Darke County Parks summer
camps are a great way to immerse your kids in nature and away from the
screen! You can call or email TODAY to reserve your
campers' spot in their camp of choice, 937-548-0165 or
info@darkecountyparks.org. Registration packet can be found at
darkecountyparks.org or at the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve.
Registration is REQUIRED for all camps. Payment and registration
packet must be completed 4 weeks prior to camp to ensure placement.
• Ages 6-7: June 25-29: 10a-12p daily
Egg-citing Science - $65
This “Eggciting” camp will focus on fun
“eggsperiments” and everything egg in nature including bird eggs, frog
eggs, insect eggs, and snakes.
• Ages 6-7: July 16-20: 10a-12p daily
Sticks & Stones - $65
Sticks and Stones will take us into the field
as we explore, build and discover nature around us. Explore
fossils and gems, build forts and make hiking sticks!
• Ages 7-11: June 11-15: 10a-12p daily
Stamp Into Nature - $65
Stamps, ink pad, and log book in hand!
It sounds like you are ready to hit the trails and start
Letterboxing. Letterboxing is an outdoor hobby which combines
hiking, orienteering, treasure hunting, and puzzle solving.
Campers will get the chance to create their own trail name, carve
stamps and fill their logbook.
• Ages 7-11: July 9-11: 9:30a-12:30p daily
Inspiration in Blue: An Art Camp - $50
An art camp focusing on the blues found in
nature. In conjunction with the Anna Bier Art Gallery, Darke
County Parks will host this creative camp geared to budding young
artists. Each day we’ll create pieces inspired by the sky,
flowers, and all creatures of blue found on earth. Artwork completed
will be on display at the DCCA Barbecue and Blues event at the
Greenville Public Library Friday, July 13th.
• Ages 8-9: June 18-22: 10a-12p daily
Earth Ninjas - $75
Join us as we calm our minds like Jedi’s,
learn to move silently with the rhythm of the forest, and activate body
senses through fun training games and wild nature play. Discover
how to blend into the landscape using camouflage and by mimicking wild
animals. Hone your skills with exciting missions and challenges
as you earn the title of Earth Ninja!
• Ages 8-9: July 23-27: 10a-12p daily
Mad Scientists - $75
Science is everywhere! Join us for a
week full of experiments that are sure to delight as we delve into the
natural world of science! There are sure to be booms, bubbles,
and “Oh wows”!
• Ages 8-12: July 5-6: Thurs 1pm - Fri. 11am (single
overnight)
Nature at Night - $45
There is so much to see and do in the park
after dark! This single overnight event will give a quick
introduction to camping while being close to modern facilities for
comfort. After setting up camp, there will be a dinner over the
campfire, a night hike, games and more. Campers will go home
(after we eat breakfast and break down camp) the following day.
Don’t miss this exciting adventure at Shawnee Prairie!
Includes one overnight camping experience
• Ages 10-12: June 11-15: 1p-4p daily (single
overnight experience)
Voyagers - $95
Become “voyagers” as we learn to paddle canoes
and kayaks through flat water and creeks. We’ll learn the basics
of navigation to find our way along the waterways just as the voyagers
of old did. Prepare to get wet daily and join us as we voyage the
waters of Darke County and beyond as we complete our week with a
lake-side tent camping adventure! New games, locations and activities
will make this camp exciting for all.
Includes one overnight camping experience
• Ages 13-15: July 9-13: 10a-4p daily (single
overnight experience)
Outdoor Adventure - $135
Outdoor adventure is all around us; you just
have to know where to look! We’ll travel by kayaks along a local
waterway, explore a cave by flashlight, speed down twisting paths on
mountain bikes and take to the skies exploring elevated challenge
courses and ziplines. We will conclude the week with an overnight
camping and paddling experience.
Includes one overnight camping experience
For more information about any of these camps or to sign children up,
please contact the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165 or email
info@darkecountyparks.org.
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