What’s new with Geauga Park District’s Adventure Day Camps this summer?
“We got a new set of fishing poles!” said Naturalist Karie Wheaton. “Also, campers will be fishing and hiking at Big Creek Park this year. They were at Beartown Lakes Reservation last year and didn’t do the hiking portion. I think it will be a popular addition.”
Plus, all biking this year will begin at Headwaters Park, allowing campers to explore the newly paved section of The Maple Highlands Trail that stretches to Middlefield.
Geauga Park District’s 7th annual camps will be offered in week-long form for youth entering grades 5-7 the weeks of June 10th, July 8th, July 15th, July 29th and August 5th. The week of June 24th, a Junior Naturalist Camp for this age group will also direct the focus to streams, lakes and forests for discovery of insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, astronomy and more.
For teens entering grades 8-10, week-long experiences will be the weeks of June 17th and July 22nd. Both of these weeks will include the popular high ropes course fun at Claridon Woodlands. Plus, single-day “X-Treme Adventures” will be held July 1st (the all-new Wilderness Skills), July 2nd (Kayak Challenge), July 3rd (Natural History) and July 5th (Adventure Day, which includes the high ropes course).
Every camper parent who replied to last year’s survey said their child would return this year – with the exception of three who were aging out.
“Both my kids had a great time,” one wrote. “The counselors are great with the kids, and everyone seemed to have fun.”
“Great program!” wrote another. “Kept our daughter active.”
“Keep up the good work!”
Again, registration begins March 20th at 440-286-9516 or www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. For fees and additional details, please visit our website under Activities, then Naturalist-Led Experiences.
For more on Geauga Park District offerings, please call 440-286-9516 or visit Geauga Park District online via www.geaugaparkdistrict.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.
Cover Photo Courtesy of the Geauga Park District
