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Darke County
Parks host week-long and MINI day camps
School is almost over and summer is nearly here! What are
your kids going to do this summer vacation? The Darke County Park
District is hosting SEVEN, week-long summer camps and THREE Mini
Camps. Two of this year’s camps include an overnight
adventure! “Each year our camps focus on new, fun and creative
ways to discover nature,” says Chief 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.
Day Camps: These classic day camps are similar to the format of
camps we have been offering for over a decade! Most camps feature
crafts, take-home items and lots of nature and fun!
Camps for Ages 6-7; 9:30am-12:00pm
Nature Tales (June 22-26)—Each day we will read a nature-themed story
and set off on an adventure throughout the parks based on the
story. The fee for this camp is $65. Registration and fees
are due May 30.
Art in the Park (July 20-24)—We will use the sights, sounds and smells
of nature to inspire us during this art-themed camp. The fee for
this camp is $65. Registration and fees are due June 22.
Camps for Ages 8-9; 9:30am-12:30pm
Geojourney (July 13-17)—Your child will love going rock mining, gem
screening and geode cracking during this camp. The fee for this
camp is $70. Registration and payment are due June 15th.
Science Lab (August 3-7)—During this camp we will study and re-create a
variety of exciting experiments we discover in the field. The fee
for this camp is $70. Registration and payment are due July 6th.
Camps for Ages 10-12; 1:00pm-4:00pm
Get Out and Paddle (June 15-19)—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 are due May 18th.
Back in the Day (July 6-10)—Would you enjoy living during the 18th
century? Let’s find out during this historical camp! The
fee for this camp is $75. Registration and payment due June 8th.
Camp for Ages 13-15; July 27-31, 10:00am-4:00pm
Adventure Zone—The goal for this camp is to have great adventures in
the outdoors! Caving, zip-lining, camping and more will fill the
days. The fee for this camp is $95. Registration and payment is
due June 29th.
Mini Day Camps: These Mini Day Camps are a newer style of camps
that allow even more children to learn about the natural world.
These camps offer a condensed program with 3 days of camp spent
outdoors and involve hands-on activity, take home crafts and lots of
time outdoors!
Camp for Ages 6-9; 10:00am-12:00pm
An Inky Adventure (August 10-12)—Join us to hit the trails and start
letterboxing. Letterboxing combines hiking, orienteering,
treasure hunting and problem solving. The fee for this camp is
$30. Registration and fees are due July 13.
Camp for Ages 6-12; 10:00am-12:00pm
Growing Pizza (June 29-July 1)—We will study the art of growing
pizza! Everyone will get to bake their own pizza in the Log House
bake oven. The fee for this camp is $30. Registration and
payment are due June 1st.
Camp for Ages 10-12; 9pm-11pm
Starry Nights (August 11-13)—We’ll spend these late nights gazing at
the celestial bodies that fill our night sky. The fee for this
camp is $30. Registration and fees are due July 14.
Call the Nature Center at 937.548.0165 to place your camper’s name on
the list. Registration forms can be picked up at the Nature
Center (4267 State Route 502 West) or be found on our website:
www.darkecountyparks.org. Please call with questions or for
additional information.
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