Environmental Education Youth Camps 2012

KID'S FISHING CAMP (10-12 yr) June 10-15
Join us for a week of fishing fun and learn about area fish and the techniques used to catch them. We'll sharpen our fishing skills through daily activities and demonstrations while reserving part of each day to actually fish area "hot spots." Try fly fishing, help "shock" a stream to see what's in it, make your own pole and catch fish with it! We'll have a special fish supper which participants will help prepare. Bring along your own fishing gear or use some of ours. Lodging in the Barn Retreat Center. Cost:$410

WET AND WILD I (10-12 yr) June 17-22
Explore the watery world of nature by wading in knee deep. Ride the river on an inner tube, canoe an area lake, or splash around in a pond to get up close and personal with frogs, crawdads, giant water bugs and clams. Set up an aquarium, seine for monsters of the deep or try on a pair of flippers as we explore area ponds, lakes, rivers and streams. Don't forget your squirt gun for our water games night! Cost: $410

WET AND WILD II (10-12 yr) August 14-19
Explore the watery world of nature by wading in knee deep. Ride the river on an inner tube, canoe an area lake, or splash around in a pond to get up close and personal with frogs, crawdads, giant waterbugs and clams. Set up an aquarium, seine for monsters of the deep or try on a pair of flippers as we explore area ponds, lakes, rivers and streams. Don't forget your squirt gun for our water games night! Cost: $390

FIRST TIMERS CAMP (7-8 yr) July 2-3 , July 5–6
Join us for one or both of these introductory overnight camps as we explore nature and give campers a first taste of camp life. Activities for each camp will be different but will include crafts, hikes, live animals, games, beach time, and a campfire. Camp starts at 9am and ends at noon the following day. Lodging in the Barn Retreat Center. Transportation is available to and from Bethel Lutheran Church for an additional $20/camper. Cost: $75 for one session or $140 for both sessions. Session I: July 2-3, Session II: July 5-6

WET AND WILD (8-10 yr) July 222-27
Explore the watery world of nature by wading in knee deep. Ride the river on an inner tube, canoe an area lake, or splash around in a pond to get up close and personal with frogs, crawdads, giant water bugs and clams. Set up an aquarium, seine for monsters of the deep or try on a pair of flippers as we explore area ponds, lakes, rivers and streams. Don't forget your squirt gun! Base camp in the campground. Cost: $410

SURVIVOR CHALLENGE CAMP (13-16 yr) July 29-August 3
Are you up to the challenge? Can you start a fire, solve a riddle, build a shelter or eat a grub? Learn about survival, nature, yourself and your camp buddies as you participate in challenges, play games, and use your wit to solve puzzles. Push your body to its limits in contests designed to help you work together as a community. Earn challenge rewards during this exciting week of camp. Base camp in the campground. Cost: $410

NATURE AT NIGHT (13-16 yr) August 7–12
Which animals come out after the sun goes down? How did the constellations get their names? How do fireflies make their light? Join us at Bethel Horizons as we explore the sights, sounds and activities of the nocturnal world around us. Observe the night skies through a telescope. Go on an owl prowl. Net a bat. Try blacklighting for moths. There'll be plenty to do during the day with swimming, canoeing, hiking and playing games. Base camp in the campground. Cost: $410