Washington County Outdoor Skills & Stories Day Camps

Event information

Date

Monday, August 12, 2024 - Friday, August 16, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-08-12 10:00:00 2024-08-16 16:00:00 Washington County Outdoor Skills & Stories Day Camps Outdoor Skills & Stories Day Camps - Aug.12-16Calling all Cloverbuds! Gain some outdoor skills, learn about nature, and read fun books! Grades K - 3 (maximum of 20 participants)August 12-16, 2024 10am - 4pm each daySally Manzara Nature Center (Lake Elmo)$25/day or $100/week if paid by August 1st. (Read on for more details. Scholarships available.)Campers will bring their own lunch. Snacks will be provided.Register: z.umn.edu/OSScampAbout Camp:The topics explored in this five day summer camp are Birding, Water, Hiking, Fishing, and Camping. We will work with local guest teachers on the beautiful grounds at Sunfish Lake Park to get hands-on experience in the outdoors! For examples of the curriculum we'll be using, visit the Outdoor Skills & Stories Day Camp Guide.Monday: Birding DayCampers will learn how to become more aware of the natural world around them, how to record observations, and fun facts about birds in our area.Tuesday: Water DayThe book We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom will set the tone for a day focused on learning about our natural resources and how to care for them. Lessons from indigenous educators and guest speakers will help steer youth towards new skills and understandings.Wednesday: Fishing Day (camp location will be offsite this day! More info to follow.)Campers will learn about fishing skills, food chains, and (hopefully) do some real fishing at a local body of water! Through interactive games, videos, and the option of a fishing trip, youth gain a better understanding of fish and fishing!Thursday: Hiking DayAfter learning important preparation skills, campers will get outdoors and explore the trails at Sunfish Lake Park. Closed-toe shoes, water bottles, and backpacks are required this day.Friday: Camping DayThis day of camp will give youth a chance to experience camping for a few hours. We will have tents, sleeping bags, packs, cooking supplies, and more to set up a fun and educational “campsite.” Everyone will have a chance to practice new skills, keep building on what they’ve learned throughout the week, and reflect on how camp has changed the way they interact with natural spaces!Daily fees are $25 per day or $100 for all 5 days if we receive payment BEFORE August 1st. Cash or check only made out to Washington County 4-H. All payments should be sent to the following address:Washington County 4-H14949 62nd Street NorthStillwater, MN 55082Fees after August 1st are $30 per day or $130 for all 5 days.Email ashton@umn.edu to learn more! Sally Manzara Nature Center Sally Manzara Nature Center Sally Manzara Nature Center America/Chicago public

Time

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central time

Location

Sally Manzara Nature Center
Sunfish Lake Park
Entry Road,
Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Contact

Ashton Kulesa, University of Minnesota Extension Educator
ashton@umn.edu or 651-430-6807

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Outdoor Skills & Stories Day Camps - Aug.12-16

Calling all Cloverbuds! Gain some outdoor skills, learn about nature, and read fun books!

Grades K - 3 (maximum of 20 participants)

August 12-16, 2024 10am - 4pm each day
Sally Manzara Nature Center (Lake Elmo)
$25/day or $100/week if paid by August 1st. (Read on for more details. Scholarships available.)
Campers will bring their own lunch. Snacks will be provided.
Register: z.umn.edu/OSScamp

About Camp:

The topics explored in this five day summer camp are Birding, Water, Hiking, Fishing, and Camping. We will work with local guest teachers on the beautiful grounds at Sunfish Lake Park to get hands-on experience in the outdoors! For examples of the curriculum we'll be using, visit the Outdoor Skills & Stories Day Camp Guide.

Monday: Birding Day
Campers will learn how to become more aware of the natural world around them, how to record observations, and fun facts about birds in our area.

Tuesday: Water Day
The book We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom will set the tone for a day focused on learning about our natural resources and how to care for them. Lessons from indigenous educators and guest speakers will help steer youth towards new skills and understandings.

Wednesday: Fishing Day (camp location will be offsite this day! More info to follow.)
Campers will learn about fishing skills, food chains, and (hopefully) do some real fishing at a local body of water! Through interactive games, videos, and the option of a fishing trip, youth gain a better understanding of fish and fishing!

Thursday: Hiking Day
After learning important preparation skills, campers will get outdoors and explore the trails at Sunfish Lake Park. Closed-toe shoes, water bottles, and backpacks are required this day.

Friday: Camping Day
This day of camp will give youth a chance to experience camping for a few hours. We will have tents, sleeping bags, packs, cooking supplies, and more to set up a fun and educational “campsite.” Everyone will have a chance to practice new skills, keep building on what they’ve learned throughout the week, and reflect on how camp has changed the way they interact with natural spaces!

Daily fees are $25 per day or $100 for all 5 days if we receive payment BEFORE August 1st. Cash or check only made out to Washington County 4-H. All payments should be sent to the following address:
Washington County 4-H
14949 62nd Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
Fees after August 1st are $30 per day or $130 for all 5 days.

Email ashton@umn.edu to learn more!

Audience

Youth in grades K-3

Cost

$25/day or $100/week if paid by August 1st. (Scholarships available)

Registration

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Ashton Kulesa two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.