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2019 summer campsNATURE • ARCHERY • GOLF • HISTORY • SAILING • FISHING • FORTS • ART • FARMING • SURVIVAL

REGISTRATION BEGINS Wednesday, January 23, 2019

how to register763.559.6700 8 AM –4:30 PM, Monday – Friday 8 AM – 2 PM, Saturday

ThreeRiversParks.org/programs

For registration and financial assistance details, see page 12.

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The Wonder FundGive the opportunity for nature exploration and new adventures. The Wonder Fund provides scholarships to individuals and organizations needing financial assistance for programs, summer camps and field trips in Three Rivers. See page 11 for information on how to donate or apply.

Give today by adding a $1 donation when registering.

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2 2019 Summer Camps Guide

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BAKER PARK RESERVEMaple Plain/Medina

@ BAKER NATIONAL GOLF COURSE

THE FIRST TEE GOLF CAMPAges 10–17 Improve your golf skills. Receive instruction on various aspects of the game and play the Evergreen Course each day. Campers must bring their own golf clubs and have experience playing nine holes in a safe and responsible manner. $299.June 24–27, Monday–Thursday #5BNG7000-019 AM–4 PM

@ NEAR-WILDERNESS SETTLEMENT

FAMILY OVERNIGHTAll Ages Stay two nights in a rustic log cabin with your family (up to eight people per cabin). Try summer camp activities such as canoeing, nature programs, archery, rock climbing, arts and crafts, or spend time relaxing on your own. Meals are on your own, cooked at outdoor grill sites. Advice, firewood, cooking/eating utensils, one breakfast, and some beverages provided. Maximum one cabin per family. $225/cabin. June 14–16 #5NWS6080-C1 to C8July 12–14 #5NWS6081-C1 to C8July 26–28 #5NWS6082-C1 to C8August 2–4 #5NWS6083-C1 to C8August 9–11 #5NWS6084-C1 to C8August 23–25 #5NWS6085-C1 to C86 PM Friday–1 PM Sunday

GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDKIDS OVERNIGHTAges 5+ Spend two nights in a rustic log cabin making memories with your grandchildren (up to eight people per cabin). Join naturalist-led activities such as nature programs, archery, rock climbing, canoeing and crafts, or spend time relaxing on your own. All meals included. Maximum three children per grandparent. This camp is for grandparents and grandkids — parents get a weekend at home! $275/cabin.June 28–30 #5NWS6090-C1 to C8July 19–21 #5NWS6091-C1 to C86 PM Friday–1 PM Sunday

WILDERNESS OVERNIGHT IAges 9–11 Camp out in a log cabin while experiencing outdoor adventures. Enjoy activities such as swimming, fishing, crafts and campfires. Participate in rock climbing, archery, fire building, fort building, nature programs, and more. All meals and most gear included. $300. July 7–10 #5NWS6000-016 PM Sunday–4:30 PM Wednesday

THE FIRST TEE GOLF AND SPORTS OVERNIGHTAges 10–15 Combine professional golf instruction with a rustic log cabin overnight adventure. Participate in golf activities including individual and group instruction, course play, skill challenge games, night golf, and more. Join wilderness adventures such as rock climbing, archery, canoeing and swimming. Activities take place at the Baker Near-Wilderness Settlement and Baker National Golf Course. Previous golf experience recommended. All meals and most gear included; clubs available if needed. $479.July 21–25 #5NWS6005-016 PM Sunday–4 PM Thursday

ARCHERY OVERNIGHTAges 10–15 Take your archery skills to the next level while staying overnight in a log cabin. Learn to properly shoot compound and recurve bows, discover techniques and tips from certified archery instructors, play games from the Explore Archery program, shoot with crossbows, participate in an archery tournament, and more. Participate in other activities such as rock climbing, swimming, canoeing and fishing. Designed for beginning to intermediate archers. All meals and archery gear provided. $275.August 11–14#5NWS5020-016 PM Sunday–Noon Wednesday

FIREARMS SAFETY CERTIFICATIONAges 11–15 Gain extensive hands-on instruction in firearms safety, shooting, archery, game-specific hunting techniques, and more. Shoot a shotgun and .22 at a local gun range. Participate in activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, geocaching, fishing and swimming. Earn a Minnesota DNR Firearms Safety Certificate. Overnights are spent in log cabins. Designed for beginning hunters and run by DNR-certified firearms safety instructors. All meals and most gear included. Scholarships may be available; for information, call 763.694.7724. Additional firearms safety camps available at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park (page 5) and Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve (page 9).

Forkhorn I OvernightLearn about forkhorn (whitetail deer) ecology and deer hunting skills. Six-day, five-night overnight camp. Sponsored by the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. $425.June 23–28 #5NWS5000-01July 28–August 2 #5NWS5000-026 PM Sunday–Noon Friday

Pheasant HuntingExplore pheasant ecology, pheasant hunting with dogs and wing shooting techniques. Try trap shooting. Sponsored by the Northwest Suburban Chapter of Pheasants Forever. $325.

Day Camp With Thursday OvernightJuly 22–26 #5NWS5010-01Monday–Wednesday, 9 AM–4 PM9 AM Thursday–Noon Friday

Day Camp Only August 19–23, Monday–Friday #5NWS5010-029 AM–4 PM

Waterfowl HuntingExplore duck hunting with decoys and waterfowl calling. Make a duck decoy. Day camp with a Thursday overnight. Sponsored by the Minnesota Waterfowl Association. $325.July 15–19 #5NWS5005-019 AM–4 PM, Monday–Wednesday9 AM Thursday–Noon Friday

Turkey HuntingLearn about turkey ecology and turkey calling, and make a turkey call. Day camp with a Thursday overnight. Sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation. $325.August 5–9 #5NWS5015-019 AM–4 PM, Monday–Wednesday9 AM Thursday–Noon Friday

FORKHORN II OVERNIGHTAges 11–15 Stay overnight in a log cabin while earning your Minnesota DNR Bow Hunting Certificate. Learn to properly shoot compound and recurve bows, gain techniques and tips from archery instructors, learn about big game ecology and hunting ethics, shoot crossbows, and more. Participate in activities such as rock climbing, swimming, canoeing and fishing. Practice at a 3D-archery range and an indoor archery simulator. Shoot a .22, shotgun and rifle at a local gun range. This is an advanced camp for youth who have completed their Firearms Safety Training. Run by DNR-certified firearms safety and bow hunter education instructors. Sponsored by the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. All meals and most gear included. Scholarships may be available; for information, call 763.694.7724. $399.July 14–18 #5NWS5001-016 PM Sunday–3:30 PM Thursday

WILDERNESS OVERNIGHT II: TIME TRAVELERAges 12–15 Stay overnight in a log cabin and experience a different era (prehistoric, historic and future) each day. Build and use prehistoric tools, paddle a canoe and eat like a voyageur, and go beyond with new nature technologies. All meals and most gear included; bring your own bike and helmet for going to the beach each day. $375.August 4–8 #5NWS6001-016 PM Sunday–11 AM Thursday

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT)Ages 15–18 Continue the fun of summer camp while developing leadership skills. Learn how to foster friendships, solve problems, and be a role model for kids. Includes 1 week of training and at least 1 week of camp immersion assisting staff. Contact [email protected] for application and information. Space is limited; application deadline is April 30. $150.June 23–August 23 #5NWS0400-01

3 Reservations required. See page 12, call 763.559.6700 or visit ThreeRiversParks.org/programs.

BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARKEden Prairie

TINY ANGLERSAges 4–6 Play games and learn about Minnesota fish species and how to safely use fishing equipment. $116.July 15–18, Monday–Thursday #5REC5410-019 AM–Noon

CAMPTASTICAges 6–9 Try fantastic summer adventures, such as log rolling, rock climbing and slacklining. Complete each day with a silly game or activity. $113.July 8–11, Monday–Thursday #5REC6000-019 AM–Noon

AWESOME OUTDOORS Ages 6–9 Try stand-up paddleboarding, log rolling, archery, rock climbing, shelter-building, geocaching, and other awesome outdoor adventures. $232.July 29–August 1, Monday–Thursday #5REC6030-019 AM–3 PM

FISHING CAMP Ages 7–9 Learn about equipment and how to safely handle a pole and fish. Identify Minnesota fish, learn about their lifecycle and habitat, play games, and more. Get hooked on fishing! $226.July 22–25, Monday–Thursday #5REC5400-019 AM–3 PM

EXTREME FISHING Ages 9–13 Take your fishing to the next level. Travel to different lakes fishing for bass, pan fish, northern pike, walleye and carp. Fish from different watercrafts, learn strategies, make bait and test new equipment. Explore methods and watch demonstrations by professionals in the fishing industry. Equipment provided. $295. July 29–August 1, Monday–Thursday #5REC5405-01August 26–29, Monday–Thursday #5REC5405-029 AM–4 PM

PADDLE PALOOZAAges 10–15 Spend your days on and in the water. Build skills, go on expeditions and play games while stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, log rolling and canoeing. No previous experience required. $113.June 24–27, Monday–Thursday #5REC5700-01August 19–22, Monday–Thursday #5REC5700-029 AM–Noon

EXTREME FISHING II: EARLY RISERSAges 10–15 The early bird gets the worm, but the early riser gets the lunker! Learn how to read various waterbodies and test your skills to see if you can land the big one. Use several watercrafts and technologies while attempting to catch the elusive muskellunge, walleye, northern pike and bass. Extreme Fishing or comparable is recommended as a prerequisite. $337.August 12–15, Monday–Thursday #5REC5407-017 AM–3 PM

ROWING CAMPAges 10–18 Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club offers on-the-water introductory rowing experiences. Build teamwork, responsibility and excellence when learning to row safely with experienced and passionate instructors. Morning camps are one- to four-day sessions.Register: tcyrc.orgJune 3–August 16, Monday–Friday9–11 AM

CARVER PARK RESERVE Victoria

*Extended care is available for the camps indicated; drop-off begins at 8:30 AM and pick-up ends at 5 PM.

@ ARCHERY RANGE

ARCHERY CAMPAges 9–13 Shoot a compound bow, learn range safety and develop proper technique. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances and an elevated platform. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games. Equipment provided. $113. June 24–27, Monday–Thursday #5REC5000-019 AM–Noon

ARCHERY AND SURVIVAL IN THE OUTDOORSAges 9–13 Develop your shooting technique using compound bows and hone proficiency from varying distances. Learn outdoor skills such as making fire, exploring wild edibles, building shelters and more. Equipment provided. $207. July 23–26, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC5000-01*9:30 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $48.

EXPLORER CAMPAges 9–14 Explore two parks and try archery, disc golf, canoeing, fishing, geocaching, primitive hunting, and survival skills. Two days are spent at Lake Minnetonka Regional Park. $226. August 12–15, Monday–Thursday #5REC6015-019 AM–3 PM

BIKE CAMPAges 10–14 Explore parks and trails by bike. Adventure from park to park, and learn bike handling skills and basic rules of the trail. Go for a swim to cool off. Campers must provide own multi-geared bike and helmet. Campers spend time at Carver Park Reserve and Gale Woods Farm. $170.August 5–7, Monday–Wednesday #5REC5105-019 AM–3 PM

@ LOWRY NATURE CENTERNature’s classroom for 50 years

DINOSAUR CAMPAges 4–6 Travel back to the age of dinosaurs and discover what plants and creatures lived among these giants. Go on a rock hunt and learn about fossils. Enjoy games, crafts, live animals, and nature exploration. Use paleontological tools on a dinosaur dig and see what you discover. $72.June 5–7, Wednesday–Friday #5LNC1500-01August 6–8, Tuesday–Thursday #5LNC1500-029:30 AM–Noon

SCIENCE KIDAges 4–6 Investigate nature like a scientist with hands-on experiments. Explore the properties of soil by making mud sculptures, digging for worms, and building underground habitats. Learn about birds by constructing nests and investigating feathers and beaks. Construct simple weather forecasting tools, track shadows, and look for animal signs. Perfect for the kid who wants to know everything about everything. $96.June 18–21, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC1600-01July 30–August 2, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC1600-029:30 AM–Noon

FAIRIES AND GNOMESAges 4–6 Discover the secret life of fairies and gnomes. Search for fairy houses and gnome hideouts in enchanted forests and ponds. Uncover magical critters living in these places, and learn how even the tiniest creatures guard nature’s hidden treasures. Listen to fairy tales, play games and watch silly puppet shows. $96.July 9–12, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC1505-019:30 AM–Noon

CRITTER POWERAges 4–6 Explore animals and their awesome critter powers. Explore animal habitats during animal investigations and creature challenges. Observe live animals and learn about their adaptations to inspire your own critter powers. $72.July 16–18, Tuesday–Thursday #5LNC1510-019:30 AM–Noon

MESSY, MUDDY MAYHEMAges 4–6 Dig in to nature and get messy, muddy and wet! Have fun with bubbles and water. Build with mud, sticks and leaves. Paint with your hands and feet. Make gooey concoctions and meet slimy worms and bugs. $72.July 23–25, Tuesday–Thursday #5LNC1100-019:30 AM–Noon

PRINCESS ADVENTURESAges 4–6 Go on outdoor adventures based on different princess themes and explore nature with kindness and compassion for even the smallest creatures in the kingdom. Discover the secrets of forests, prairies and woods and enjoy circle time and stories each day. $72.August 20–22, Tuesday–Thursday #5LNC1515-019:30 AM–Noon

AMERICAN STORIES AND DOLLSAges 6–9 Explore the stories of girls through American history. Enjoy outdoor activities, cooking, and crafts with your doll or stuffed animal. Learn about Caroline living in the Great Lakes area in 1812, discover Julie’s story in 1974 with macramé and disco, and more. Each day focuses on a different doll and time period. Designed for children who have completed kindergarten. $206.June 11–14, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC2510-01*July 9–12, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC2510-02*9:30 AM–3 PM *Extended care available for additional $48.

WILDLIFE HEROESAges 6–9 The wildlife in Carver Park is in trouble and needs your help. Learn about the animals that call Carver Park home and the super powers they possess. Build superhero teamwork skills through challenges and puzzles. Will you help save nature from being destroyed? Designed for children who have completed kindergarten. $206.June 18–21, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC1700-01*9:30 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $48.

SCIENCE IN NATUREAges 6–9 Investigate nature from a scientist’s mind. Create a one-of-a-kind design inspired by a plant or animal. Help scientists by conducting experiments with ants and collecting caterpillars to study monarchs. Explore underground habitats and the properties of soil. Engineer bird nests and investigate feathers and beaks. Designed for children who have completed kindergarten. $96.June 25–28, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC1610-019:30 AM–3 PM

INSECT INVESTIGATIONSAges 6–9 Investigate various habitats in search of insects and their relatives. Use tools to examine these critters up close and learn the important jobs insects do. Designed for children who have completed kindergarten. $206.July 23–26, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC1105-01*9:30 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $48.

LAURA’S ADVENTURESAges 6–9 Listen to tales from Laura’s books and relive her life in the Big Woods and prairie. Make bread and butter like a pioneer, and learn old-time dance steps with lively fiddle music. Sew a nine-patch quilt, make a braided rug, weave on a loom, and try other pioneer handicrafts. Meet live animals, sing, play games and try washboard laundry. Play in the tallgrass prairie and take a trip to the historic 1880s Grimm farmhouse. Designed for children who have completed kindergarten. $155.August 6–8, Tuesday–Thursday #5LNC2505-01*9:30 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $36.

PIRATES OF CARVER PARKAges 6–9 The Pirates of Carver Park are looking for adventure once more. Learn to follow clues, how to read a map and sharpen your ‘sword’ fighting skills. Once officially part of the crew, head off in search of treasure with stops at Tortuga and the infamous Captain Lipfish’s beach. Will we find treasure? Will we be able to avoid other pirates looking to steal what is rightfully ours? Join us for the adventure of the summer! Designed for children who have completed kindergarten. $206.August 13–16, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC5205-01*9:30 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $48.

FORTS AND HIDEOUTSAges 6–9 Construct forts with branches, leaves, tarps and rope. Learn basic fire-building skills. Play hide-and-seek and camouflage games to challenge your observation skills while discovering animal homes and habitats. Designed for children who have completed kindergarten. $155.August 20–22, Tuesday–Thursday #5LNC5200-01*9:30 AM–3 PM *Extended care available for additional $36.

THE FORCE OF NATURE: A SPACE SAGA STORY Ages 8–11 An evil empire has taken over the galaxy and we need your help to defend it. Tune into the forces of nature and train for your mission. We’ll make training light swords and go on amazing adventures helped along the way by robots, aliens and more. Visit planets far away and help us unlock ancient mysteries as we continue our annual summer space saga. $206.June 11–14, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC6001-01*9:30 AM–3 PM *Extended care available for additional $48.

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#NATUREGIRLSAges 8–11 Connect with other girls and gain confidence while exploring ways to protect the outdoors. Balance on a slackline, start a fire, canoe on Lake Auburn and be inspired to start a nature journal. $206.June 25–28, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC5220-01*9:30 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $48.

GOODRICH SCHOOL OF WIZARDS AND WITCHESAges 8–11 You’ve been accepted to our school! Young wizards and witches get ready to enter a world where things are not as they seem. Learn the secret arts of herbology, potions, astronomy, and mysterious creatures. Craft your own wand. Play games and then prepare for a wild ride as we go on fantasy adventures exploring our magical world. $206. July 15–18, Monday–Thursday #5LNC1705-01*9:30 AM–3 PM *Extended care available for additional $48.

PAUL BUNYANAges 8–11 Do you have what it takes to be part of Paul Bunyan’s crew? Learn about lumberjacks and trees, saw logs with crosscut saws and explore the woods. Try ax throwing, log rolling, and cooking in the woods. Tell tall tales while learning about the history of trees and logging in Minnesota. Red flannel optional. $206. July 30–August 2, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC2516-01*9:30 AM–3 PM *Extended care available for additional $48.

ART AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHYAges 8–11 Discover nature through art and photography. Explore habitats while creating sketches and seeking the perfect shot. Use a sketchbook to explore subject, line and form by drawing and painting with watercolor. Use a camera to experiment with color and composition. Hunt for wild edibles, become a nature architect, go on a photo scavenger hunt, photograph and draw animals at the nature center, and make your own art materials. Camera and SD card provided. $206.August 13–16, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC4205-01*9:30 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $48.

ADVANCED ART AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHYAges 11–14 Explore how making art can improve your photographs and how photographs can improve your art. Draw faster with gesture sketches, explore color concepts in paint, and use a camera to create engaging compositions. Try painting landscape outside. Canoe and be inspired by new scenes. Capture ideas in a sketchbook using graphite, ink, charcoal, and paint. Camera, SD card and supplies provided. $206. July 15–18, Monday–Thursday #5LNC4506-01*9:30 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $48.

WILD WORKAges 11–14 Explore careers in the outdoors through hands-on experience with naturalist staff and wildlife professionals. Help with scientific surveys such as bird banding and monarch tagging. Go behind the scenes in caring for live animals. Teach a miniature outdoor lesson to children. $206.August 20–23, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC1710-019:30–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $48.

CAMPTASTIC JOURNEY: BIKE, HIKE, FISH, SHOOT AND CANOE Ages 11–15 Journey by bike all around Carver Park Reserve and beyond while honing archery skills, fishing and canoeing skills. Swim, play games and make friends. Campers must provide own bike and helmet. We will bike 5-16 miles per day. $225. August 5–8, Monday–Thursday #5LNC5100-01*9:30 AM–3:30 PM*Extended care available for additional $40.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUMAges 13–18 Explore the forest, pond and prairie! Build a survival shelter with other campers. Start a campfire using different techniques and make a s’more. Meet captive animals and gain skills to navigate and overcome obstacles in the forest. Make friends and practice communicating your needs during safe, fun, off-trail adventures away from the comforts of home. Campers must be able to demonstrate self-care skills without assistance, independently follow adult direction and safety rules, and show readiness for large group participation, including remaining with the group at all times. Co-taught with Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) educators. For guideline information and to learn about AuSM, visit ausm.org. $115. June 18–21, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC5215-019 AM–Noon

CEDAR LAKE FARM REGIONAL PARKNew PragueIn partnership with Scott County

WILDERNESS SURVIVALAges 8–12 Learn how to survive outdoors through a series of challenges. Test your skills by canoeing, building a campfire, constructing shelters and fishing. Ages 10-12 can combine with Paddle Palooza for a full day of adventure. $113.June 24–27, Monday–Thursday #5SCT5205-011–4 PM

FISHING CAMPAges 8–12 Learn about equipment and how to safely handle a pole and fish. Identify Minnesota fish, learn about their lifecycle and habitat, play games, and more. Get hooked on fishing! Combine with Archery Camp for a full day of adventure. $84.75.July 1–3, Monday–Wednesday #5SCT5400-019 AM–Noon

ARCHERY CAMPAges 8–12 Shoot a compound bow, learn range safety and develop proper technique. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games. Combine with Fishing Camp for a full day of adventure. Equipment provided. $113. July 1–3, Monday–Wednesday #5SCT5000-011–4 PM

PADDLE PALOOZAAges 10–15 Spend your days on and in the water. Build skills, go on expeditions and play games while stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, log rolling and canoeing. No previous experience required. Ages 10-12 can combine with Wilderness Survival for a full day of adventure. $113.June 24–27, Monday–Thursday #5SCT5700-019 AM–Noon

CLEARY LAKE REGIONAL PARKPrior LakeIn partnership with Scott County

TINY ANGLERS Ages 4–6 Play games and learn about Minnesota fish species and how to safely use fishing equipment. Ages 5-6 can combine with Nature Investigators Camp for a full day of adventure. $116.August 19–22, Monday–Thursday #5SCT5410-019 AM–Noon

NATURE INVESTIGATORSAges 5–7 Explore a new nature topic each day. Learn about little critters and Minnesota animals, participate in pond studies, go on nature hikes, try fishing, and more. Ages 5-6 can combine with Tiny Anglers for a full day of adventure. $116.August 19–22, Monday–Thursday #5SCT1700-011–4 PM

CAMPTASTICAges 6–9 Try fantastic summer adventures, such as log rolling, rock climbing and slacklining. Complete each day with a silly game or activity. Ages 8-9 can combine with Outdoor Adventure for a full day of fun. $113.August 5–8, Monday–Thursday #5SCT6000-019 AM–Noon

FISHING CAMPAges 7–10 Learn about equipment and how to safely handle a pole and fish. Identify Minnesota fish, learn about their lifecycle and habitat, play games, and more. Get hooked on fishing! $226.June 17–20, Monday–Thursday #5SCT5400-119 AM–3 PM

OUTDOOR ADVENTUREAges 8–12 Enjoy the great outdoors. Learn about nature and develop outdoor adventure skills such as rock climbing, high ropes, canoeing, archery, and log rolling. Combine with morning Hooked on Golf Lessons (registration opens February 27) for a full day of fun. $140. June 17–20, Monday–Thursday #5SCT6030-01July 8–11, Monday–Thursday #5SCT6030-02August 5–8, Monday–Thursday #5SCT6030-031–4 PM

WILDERNESS SURVIVALAges 8–12 Learn how to survive outdoors through a series of challenges. Test your skills by canoeing, building a campfire, constructing shelters and fishing. Ages 10-12 can combine with Paddle Palooza for a full day of adventure. $113.July 22–25, Monday–Thursday #5SCT5205-111–4 PM

EXTREME FISHING Ages 9–13 Take your fishing to the next level. Travel to different lakes fishing for bass, pan fish, northern pike, walleye and carp. Fish from different watercrafts, learn strategies, make bait and test new equipment. Explore methods and watch demonstrations by professionals in the fishing industry. Equipment provided. $295. June 24–27, Monday–Thursday #5SCT5405-019 AM–4 PM

ARCHERY CAMPAges 9–13 Shoot a compound bow, learn range safety and develop proper technique. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances and an elevated platform. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games. Equipment provided. $113. July 15–18, Monday–Thursday #5SCT5000-111–4 PM


THREE RIVERS NINJA WARRIOR CAMPAges 9–13 Ready to take on new obstacles? Try to get to the next stage with challenging activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, log rolling, team building, survival skills, archery, slacklining, rock climbing and more. The final afternoon culminates with a competition highlighting your new Three Rivers Ninja Warrior skills that your family can watch. $226. August 12–15, Monday–Thursday #5SCT6020-019 AM–4 PM

ADVENTURE CAMP FOR GIRLS Ages 9–14 Explore the best activities in the parks. Try stand-up paddleboarding, archery, slacklining, log rolling, rock climbing, fishing, geocaching and canoeing. Enjoy new adventures while making new friends. $226. July 29–August 1, Monday–Thursday #5SCT6010-019 AM–3 PM

PADDLE PALOOZAAges 10–15 Spend your days on and in the water! Build skills, go on expeditions and play games while stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, log rolling and canoeing. No previous experience required. Ages 10-12 can combine with Wilderness Survival for a full day of adventure. $113.July 22–25, Monday–Thursday #5SCT5700-119 AM–Noon

COON RAPIDS DAM REGIONAL PARKBrooklyn Park

*Extended care is available for the camps indicated; drop-off begins at 8:30 AM and pick-up ends at 5 PM.

MUDDY AND MIGHTYAges 4–6 Get dirty on purpose. Dig in the dirt and sift in the sand. Explore nature and meet animals that get dirty. Combine with Wet and Wild for a week of fun. $58.June 10–11, Monday–Tuesday #5CRD1310-019 AM–Noon

WET AND WILD Ages 4–6 Explore the shore of the Mississippi River, the pond, and the creek. Play water games and meet animals that live in the water. Combine with Muddy and Mighty for a week of fun. $87.June 12–14, Wednesday–Friday #5CRD1710-019 AM–Noon

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Ages 4–6 Experience the thrill of hunt and chase while looking for critters. Explore habitats and learn how to safely catch, hold, and release animals living in the park. $58.July 1–2, Monday–Tuesday #5CRD1515-019 AM–Noon

BACKYARD BUGS Ages 4–6 Learn about insects through movement and games. Catch bugs on land and in the water, and watch them move. Meet live animals and make treasures to take home. Combine with River Rats for a week of adventures. $87.August 19–21, Monday–Wednesday #5CRD1105-019 AM–Noon

RIVER RATSAges 4–6 Explore the river, hunt for critters, and play in the sand. Play water games and meet animals that live in the river. Combine with Backyard Bugs for a week of adventure. $58.August 22–23, Thursday–Friday #5CRD1530-019 AM–Noon

THINGS TO DO BEFORE I GROW UP Ages 6–9 Make a mud pie, canoe down the river, and hunt for bugs. Try rock climbing, geocaching, campfire cooking and more while checking adventures off the before-you-grow-up bucket list found at 50things.org.uk. $282.July 15–19, Monday–Friday #5CRD1730-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $25.

FAIRIES, ELVES, AND GNOMESAges 6–9 Search for magical creatures to learn their secrets, tricks and treasures. Hike to find their homes and the animals that share the park with them. Come dressed as a fairy, elf, or gnome if you wish. Combine with Mermaids in the Mississippi for a whole week of enchanted adventures. $113.July 29–30, Monday–Tuesday #5CRD1505-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $10.

MERMAIDS IN THE MISSISSIPPIAges 6–9 Investigate whether there are mermaids and mermen in the Mississippi River. Search for clues along the beaches and shoreline, explore watery worlds for treasures, and make magical nature art. Combine with Fairies, Elves, and Gnomes for a whole week of enchanted adventures. $170.July 31–August 2, Wednesday–Friday #5CRD1520-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $15.

WILDLIFE ADVENTURESAges 6–11 See how many types of animals you can catch, from small mammals and insects to fish and frogs. Explore what lives in and around the Mississippi River and meet captive animals. Combine with Beginning Fishing for five days of adventure. $170.June 10–12, Monday–Wednesday #5CRD1715-01*August 19–21, Monday–Wednesday #5CRD1715-02*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $15.

BEGINNING FISHING Ages 6–11 Toss a line into the Mississippi River and pond and see what you catch. Hunt for bait, learn how to use fishing equipment, practice casting and play games. No experience needed. Combine with Wildlife Adventures for five days of adventure. $113. June 13–14, Thursday–Friday #5CRD5405-01*August 22–23, Thursday–Friday #5CRD5405-02*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $10.

BEST OF SUMMER Ages 6–11 Calling all curious kids! Explore, play, and create in nature during the last week of summer. Bring your sense of adventure. $225.August 26–29, Monday–Thursday #5CRD1535-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $20.

DANGEROUS CAMP Ages 8–11 Go on adventures through woods, fields and water. Build forts and fires, and catch fish and frogs. Go on a bike ride, learn about animal camouflage, and cook over a campfire. Bikes and helmets provided. Join us — if you dare! $282.July 22–26, Monday–Friday #5CRD6015-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $25.

ROCK’N ARTAges 8–12 Be inspired by nature’s beauty. Create pieces of art along the trail and to take home. Search for rocks and use professional equipment to make geological art and jewelry. $282.August 12–16, Monday–Friday #5CRD4605-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $25.

SECRET AGENTAges 10–12 Uncover nature’s secrets through secret codes and disguises, magic tricks, and hidden messages. Discover hideouts and forts, create a secret identity, and play camouflage games. Explore the natural world underground, learn the mysterious language of animal communication, and make equipment designed to spy on nature. Combine with Nature Nerds for five days of discovery. $170. June 24–26, Monday–Wednesday #5CRD1540-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $15.

NATURE NERDSAges 10–12 Explore the shores of the Mississippi and use your curiosity to learn about nature. Observe animals up-close, play games, and create a project to take home. Combine with Secret Agent for an unforgettable week. $113.June 27–28, Thursday–Friday #5CRD1525-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $10.

ADVENTURE CAMPAges 10–12 Practice archery and survival skills, float down the Mississippi River on inflatable rafts, and canoe and kayak on a lake. Explore areas surrounding the park on bikes, and try your luck at fishing. Equipment provided. $282.July 8–12, Monday–Friday #5CRD6000-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $25.

EXTREME FISHING: RIVER SERIESAges 10–15 Learn about unique river fish like gar and drum. Hunt for river critters to use as bait for catfish, carp, bass and other large fish. Drop a line from shore and while wading, and take a raft down river to find secret fishing spots. Explore methods and watch demonstrations by professionals in the fishing industry. Equipment provided. $295. August 5–8, Monday–Thursday #5REC5408-019 AM–4 PM

ONE-DAY RIVER RAFTINGAges 10–15 Discover Minnesota geology while picking rocks along the Mississippi River shoreline. Catch aquatic critters that call the river home and determine the river’s health with water quality tests. Watch ospreys, herons and eagles soar while paddling downstream in an inflatable raft. $65.August 9, Friday #5CRD5700-019 AM–3 PM

FIREARMS SAFETY CERTIFICATION: HUNT AND FISH Ages 11–15 Get extensive hands-on instruction in firearms safety, fishing and outdoor skills. Participate in activities such as rafting and archery while earning a Minnesota DNR Firearms Safety Certificate. Shoot a .22 at a local gun range and fish on local lakes and rivers. Designed for beginning hunters and anglers. Run by DNR-certified firearms safety instructors and professional naturalists. $325.June 17–21, Monday–Friday #5CRD5000-019 AM–4 PM

SCAVENGER HUNT OF MAMMOTH PROPORTIONS (SHOMP)Ages 12–15 Try challenging, weird, crazy, and creative things in this epic scavenger hunt. Make a movie about tracking Big Foot, reenact the Robin Hood archery competition, create a functioning dam in a stream, create clothing out of plants, and more. $282.June 24–28, Monday–Friday #5CRD6030-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $25.

QUEST CAMPAges 12–15 Discover new ways to be adventurous. Gain team building and leadership skills, bike to get ice cream, and test your skills in a nature-based escape room. Try rock climbing, slacklining, river fishing, fat biking, geocaching, and archery. Equipment provided. $282.July 22–26, Monday–Friday #5CRD6025-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $25.

RIVER AND RAFTING ADVENTURESAges 12–15 Explore the Mississippi River like few have had the chance to do. Build a raft and see if it floats. Investigate deserted islands, discover what lives in the river, watch ospreys and great blue herons, and find your way with a GPS unit. Raft down the Mississippi on a day-long trip. Great for scouts. $226.August 12–15, Monday–Thursday #5CRD5705-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $20.

PEDAL CAMPAges 12–15 Enjoy a bike ride along the mighty Mississippi River. Learn basic bike maintenance and safety skills. Explore off-road trails on a fat bike. Bikes and helmets provided. $56.August 16, Friday #5CRD5100-01*9 AM–3 PM*Extended care available for additional $5.


ELM CREEK PARK RESERVEChamplin/Dayton/Maple Grove

@ ARCHERY RANGE

ARCHERY CAMPAges 9–13 Shoot a compound bow, learn range safety and develop proper technique. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances and an elevated platform. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games. Equipment provided. $113. July 22–25, Monday–Thursday #5REC5000-11August 26–29, Monday–Thursday #5REC5000-129 AM–Noon

@ EASTMAN NATURE CENTER

TAKE A GROWN-UP TO CAMP Ages 3–5 Explore nature side-by-side with your child. Catch bugs with a net and create a pond kit to take home. Follow your senses through the woods and search for hidden creatures under logs. Create a treasure box and natural photo frame with a picture of you and your camper. Meet captive animals and watch them eat. $105/adult-child pair; $72/additional child.July 31–August 2, Wednesday–Friday #5ENC1700-019–11:30 AM

TWEEDLE BEE AND TWEEDLE BUG Ages 4–6 If it crawls, flies, jumps or hides, we’ll find it! Sweep through the grass, turn over logs, and search through leaves to find insects around us. Play games, create an insect, and help care for caterpillars. Older siblings can attend Turtle Trackers at the same time. Combine with Frog Friends and Turtle Tales for four days of discovery. $58.June 25–26, Tuesday–Wednesday #5ENC1120-019 AM–Noon

FROGS FRIENDS AND TURTLE TALES Ages 4–6 Learn about these critters who love the water. Meet live animals and learn the differences between amphibians and reptiles. Play leap frog, slither like a snake, make a toad home, and create your own pet turtle. Older siblings can attend Insect Investigations at the same time. Combine with Tweedle Bee and Tweedle Bug for four days of discovery. $58June 27–28, Thursday–Friday #5ENC1505-019 AM–Noon

NATURE PLAY Ages 4–6 Get off trail and get dirty exploring nature. Make forts and bridges, play in the mud kitchen, and dig for worms. Create nature art, play fun games, and sing silly songs. $58.July 25–26, Thursday–Friday #5ENC1725-019 AM–Noon

WILD CRITTERSAges 4–6 Learn about animals that call Minnesota home. Create a creature power suit to help you act like a wild animal and earn creature power discs. Discover special powers that help wild animals survive through games, activities and a creature challenge. $116.August 6–9, Tuesday–Friday9 AM–Noon #5ENC1500-011–4 PM #5ENC1500-02

NATURE EXPLORERSAges 4–9 Search for natural wonders in the pond, prairie and forest. Dig for worms and scoop for pond critters. Observe wild and captive animals, catch insects with nets and compete in the Animal Olympics. This is a great sibling camp, divided into smaller groups by age. $169. June 12–14, Wednesday–Friday #5ENC1705-019 AM–3 PM

BEST OF SUMMERAges 4–9 Relive the favorite summer camp activities of 2019. Pond dip, prairie sweep, hike favorite trails, create favorite crafts, and play popular games. $226. August 20–23, Tuesday–Friday #5ENC1715-019 AM–3 PM

SUPERHERO CAMPAges 5–9 Calling all heroes: Red Riding Hood wants to banish predators from the park! Join the superhero league and learn how to defeat her with tips from human and animal agents. Design a superhero cape, meet animals, and become a secret agent. This is a great sibling camp, divided into smaller groups by age. $226. July 30–August 2, Tuesday–Friday #5ENC1510-019 AM–3 PM

NATURE SCIENCE LABAges 6–9 Recipe for fun: Start with excited kids, add some laughter, and mix with a dash of this and that. Create concoctions using common household ingredients. Be prepared for things to ooze, bubble, explode and fly! Explore outdoors and see how things react in nature. $226. July 9–12, Tuesday–Friday #5ENC1600-019 AM–3 PM

DRAGONFLY EXPLORERSAges 6–12 Become a citizen scientist! Learn how to identify and survey dragonflies, damselflies and their nymphs. Catch dragonflies in the prairies, and hunt for nymphs on the banks of the pond and creek. Ages 9-12 years old get to search for the rare Plains Emerald Dragonfly by walking in Rush Creek. This is a great sibling camp, divided into smaller groups by age. $113.July 18–19, Thursday–Friday #5ENC1110-019 AM–3 PM

FAMILY OVERNIGHTAges 6+ Bring the whole family for a fun night of camping and naturalist-led activities. Design nature t-shirts, collect bugs, search for geocaches, and launch water rockets. Learn fire building skills, try family challenges, meet live animals and feed turtles. Spend the night at Rush Creek Group Camp enjoying night time astronomy. Families must bring their own camping gear and meals; tent camping only. $200/tent site (maximum five people)July 1–2 #5ENC6000-0110 AM Monday–Noon Tuesday

TURTLE TRACKERSAges 7–10 Meet turtles that live around Eastman and explore their homes. Use radio tracking equipment to learn how turtles are researched and use iPods to record their locations. Play games, collect food to feed captive turtles, and learn how to protect these reptiles. Younger siblings can attend Tweedle Bee and Tweedle Bug at the same time. Combine with Insect Investigations for four days of exploration. $56. June 25–26, Tuesday–Wednesday #5ENC1525-019 AM–Noon

INSECT INVESTIGATIONSAges 7–10 Search for insects that live in Elm Creek Park Reserve. Use iPods to identify and document your findings. Explore off trail and discover the role of insects in the parks. Younger siblings can attend Frog Friends and Turtle Tales at the same time. Combine with Turtle Tracker for four days of exploration. $56. June 27–28, Thursday–Friday #5ENC1125-019 AM–Noon

HISTORY MYSTERY Ages 7–10 Step into a time machine and practice skills needed to be a wilderness guide in the 1800s. Navigate using a map and compass, start fires using flint and steel, learn how to barter and trade, and play old-fashioned games to unlock a mystery from the past. $113.August 7–8, Wednesday–Thursday #5ENC2505-019 AM–3 PM

FORTS, FIRE, AND FUNAges 7–12 Learn how to survive in the woods. Practice fire-starting techniques and build an emergency shelter. Navigate through the forest and discover how to overcome obstacles in your path. Practice camouflage and your sneak-technique, and test your new skills in off-trail games. This is a great sibling camp, divided into smaller groups by age. $226. August 13–16, Tuesday–Friday #5ENC5200-019 AM–3 PM

TAKE YOUR TECHNOLOGY OUTDOORSAges 8–11 Discover how technology can help enhance outdoor play. Go on a photo scavenger hunt and make an electronic field guide along the way. Practice radio telemetry, explore how drone aircrafts help in the study of plants and animals, and use lenses and light to see at different distances. $226. July 23–26, Tuesday–Friday #5ENC4405-019 AM–3 PM


BIKING AND ENGINEERINGAges 9–12 Explore scenic bike trails and secluded spaces. Learn basic bike care and safety, and find solutions to engineering challenges with other campers. Bike up to 12 miles daily to adventures like archery, swimming and exploring the Mississippi River. Campers must bring their own helmet and multi-geared bike to camp; Friday pick-up is at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. $226. June 18–21, Tuesday–Friday #5ENC5100-019 AM–3 PM

EXPLOSION CAMPAges 9–12 Discover the science behind detonation while working up to bigger and bigger explosions. Launch a water rocket 100 feet into the air, use a science microwave to blow stuff up, determine the best mints-to-soda ratio, and more. $123. August 20–21, Tuesday–Wednesday #5ENC1605-01August 22–23, Thursday–Friday #5ENC1605-029 AM–3 PM

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUMAges 13–18 Explore the forest, pond and prairie! Build a survival shelter with other campers. Start a fire using different techniques and make a s’more. Gain skills to navigate, overcome obstacles in the forest, and meet captive animals. Make friends and practice communicating your needs during safe, off-trail adventures away from the comforts of home. Campers must be able to demonstrate self-care skills without assistance, independently follow adult direction and safety rules, and show readiness for large group participation, including remaining with the group at all times. Co-taught with Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) educators. For guideline information and to learn about AuSM, visit ausm.org. $115. July 16–19, Tuesday–Friday #5ENC5205-019 AM–Noon

@ RECREATION AREA

EXPLORER CAMPAges 9–14 Explore two parks and try archery, disc golf, canoeing, fishing, geocaching, primitive hunting, and survival skills. Two days are spent at Fish Lake Regional Park. $226. August 5–8, Monday–Thursday #5REC6015-119 AM–3 PM

BIKE CAMPAges 10–14 Explore parks and trails by bike. Adventure from park to park, and learn bike handling skills and basic rules of the trail. Go for a swim to cool off. Campers must provide own multi-geared bike and helmet. $170. July 29–31, Monday–Wednesday #5REC5105-119 AM–3 PM

@ SINGLETRACK TRAIL

MOUNTAIN BIKEAges 10–15 Discover the basics of blazing singletrack riding. Explore the importance of balance, reading trails, proper riding position and technique while mountain biking. Campers must bring their own mountain bike and helmet each day. $113. July 15–18, Monday–Thursday #5REC5100-019 AM–Noon

FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARKMaple Grove

AWESOME OUTDOORS Ages 6-9 Try stand-up paddleboarding, log rolling, archery, rock climbing, shelter-building, geocaching, and other awesome outdoor adventures. $232.June 24–27, Monday–Thursday #5REC6030-119 AM–3 PM

CAMPTASTICAges 6–9 Try fantastic summer adventures such as log rolling, rock climbing and slacklining. Complete each day with a silly game or activity. $113.August 19–22, Monday–Thursday #5REC6000-119 AM–Noon

FISHING CAMP Ages 7–9 Learn about equipment and how to safely handle a pole and fish. Identify Minnesota fish, learn about their lifecycle and habitat, play games, and more. Get hooked on fishing! $226.June 17–20, Monday–Thursday #5REC5400-119 AM–3 PM

FORTS, FIRE, AND FUN Ages 7–12 Learn how to survive in the woods with naturalists from Eastman Nature Center. Practice fire-starting techniques and build an emergency shelter. Navigate through the forest and discover how to overcome obstacles in your path. Practice camouflage and your sneak-technique, and test your new skills in off-trail games. This is a great sibling camp, divided into smaller groups by age. $226. July 16–19, Tuesday–Friday #5ENC5201-019 AM–3 PM

THREE RIVERS NINJA WARRIOR CAMPAges 9–13 Ready to take on new obstacles? Try to get to the next stage with challenging activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, log rolling, team building, survival skills, archery, slacklining, rock climbing and more. The final afternoon culminates with a competition highlighting your new Three Rivers Ninja Warrior skills that your family can watch. $170. July 1–3, Monday–Wednesday #5REC6020-019 AM–4 PM

EXTREME FISHING Ages 9–13 Take your fishing to the next level. Travel to different lakes fishing for bass, pan fish, northern pike, walleye and carp. Fish from different watercrafts, learn strategies, make bait and test new equipment. Explore methods and watch demonstrations by professionals in the fishing industry. Equipment provided. $295. July 22–25, Monday–Thursday #5REC5405-11August 19–22, Monday–Thursday #5REC5405-129 AM–4 PM

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 9–14 Explore the best activities in the parks. Try stand-up paddleboarding, archery, slacklining, log rolling, rock climbing, fishing, geocaching and canoeing. Enjoy new adventures while making new friends. $226. 9 AM–3 PM

For BoysJuly 29–August 1, Monday–Thursday #5REC6010-01

For GirlsAugust 12–15, Monday–Thursday #5REC6010-06

EXPLORER CAMPAges 9–14 Explore two parks and try archery, disc golf, canoeing, fishing, geocaching, primitive hunting, and survival skills. Two days are spent at Elm Creek Park Reserve. $226. August 5–8, Monday–Thursday #5REC6015-119 AM–3 PM

PADDLE PALOOZAAges 10–15 Spend your days on and in the water! Build skills, go on expeditions and play games while stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, log rolling and canoeing. No previous experience required. $113.June 17–20, Monday–Thursday #5REC5700-11July 22–25, Monday–Thursday #5REC5700-129 AM–Noon

EXTREME FISHING IIAges 10–15 Fishing requires different techniques if you’re on a lake, river or stream. Learn how to read various waterbodies and test your skills to see if you can land the big one. Use several watercrafts and technologies while attempting to catch the elusive muskellunge, walleye, northern pike and bass. Extreme Fishing or comparable is recommended as a prerequisite. $295. July 8–11, Monday–Thursday #5REC5406-019 AM–4 PM

FRENCH REGIONAL PARKPlymouth

MEDICINE LAKE YOUTH SAILINGAges 8–16 Northern Breezes Youth Sailing Foundation offers fun, basic sailing courses in a youth day camp environment. Instructors are certified by the American Sailing Association. Camps are either half day or full day in nine weekly sessions at three levels depending on skill, age and size.Register: northernbreezesyouthsailingfoundation.orgJune 10–August 16, Monday–Friday9 AM–4 PM

EXTREME FISHINGAges 9–13 Take your fishing to the next level. Travel to different lakes fishing for bass, pan fish, northern pike, walleye and carp. Fish from different watercrafts, learn strategies, make bait and test new equipment. Explore methods and watch demonstrations by professionals in the fishing industry. Equipment provided. 9 AM–4 PM

Four-day Camp$295.June 17–20, Monday–Thursday #5REC5405-21

Three-day Camp$222.July 1–3, Monday–Wednesday #5REC5405-22

ADAPTED RECREATIONAges 9-15 Explore the park while using paddle equipment, mountain bikes and more. Try archery or other camp activities, and learn how to participate in future adapted programs. All equipment provided. $57.9 AM–1 PM

For Children with Physical Disabilities June 17–18, Monday–Tuesday #5REC6040-01

For Children with Cognitive DisabilitiesJune 19–20, Wednesday–Thursday #5REC6040-02

EXTREME ADVENTURE FOR GIRLS Ages 12–16 Refine your archery skills on a walk-through course and during a competition. Challenge yourself with stand-up paddleboard Olympics, explore the Mississippi River on a rafting trip, and go on a rock climbing adventure with Vertical Endeavors. Transportation to activity destinations provided. Make-up date is scheduled for Friday, August 9 if any of the days are cancelled due to weather. $320. August 5–8 #5REC6011-019 AM–4 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday9 AM–5 PM, Wednesday

MEDICINE LAKE YOUTH KEELBOATAges 14–18 Northern Breezes Youth Sailing Foundation offers camps for learning the skills of keelboat and spinnaker sailing. Motivated teenagers learn to sail confidently and safely on 20-foot keelboats. Camps are either half day or full day in nine weekly sessions.Register: northernbreezesyouthsailingfoundation.orgJune 10–August 16, Monday–Friday9 AM–4 PM


GALE WOODS FARMMinnetrista

FARM DISCOVERIESAges 4–5 Get an introduction to life on the farm. Find tasty treats in the garden, make your own snacks, meet the animals and hike through pastures. Learn through stories, songs and crafts. Designed for preschool-aged children who have not entered kindergarten. $73.June 11–13, Tuesday–Thursday9–11:30 AM #5GAL2400-0112:30–3 PM #5GAL2400-02July 9–11, Tuesday–Thursday9–11:30 AM #5GAL2400-1112:30–3 PM #5GAL2400-12July 30–August 1, Tuesday–Thursday9–11:30 AM #5GAL2400-2112:30–3 PM #5GAL2400-22August 20–22, Tuesday–Thursday9–11:30 AM #5GAL2400-31

FARM ADVENTURESAges 6–7 Explore the farm. Venture through gardens, meet the animals, make snacks and hike through pastures. Learn through farm activities and crafts. $174.June 11–13, Tuesday–Thursday #5GAL2405-01July 9–11, Tuesday–Thursday #5GAL2405-02July 23–25, Tuesday–Thursday #5GAL2405-03July 30–August 1, Tuesday–Thursday #5GAL2405-049 AM–3 PM

FARM EXPLORERSAges 7–9 Become a farmer at Gale Woods. Feed farm animals and explore the pastures. Tend to the vegetable and flower gardens, and harvest and cook with farm produce. Make crafts using a variety of resources found at the farm. $226.June 25–28, Tuesday–Friday #5GAL2410-01July 16–19, Tuesday–Friday #5GAL2410-02August 6–9, Tuesday–Friday #5GAL2410-039 AM–3 PM

VET SKILLSAges 9–11 Discover how to care for animals. Learn how to perform physical examinations and how farmers keep the animals healthy. Provide daily care and grooming for an animal with a team of other campers. Explore the farm and park. $282.June 10–14, Monday–Friday #5GAL1500-01July 8–12, Monday–Friday #5GAL1500-02July 22–26, Monday–Friday #5GAL1500-039 AM–3 PM

FARM QUESTAges 9–11 A new quest awaits! Get knowledge about caring for farm animals, gardens and nature. Help with animal chores, work in the garden, cook a farm-fresh snack and make crafts with farm-related products. $226.June 25–28, Tuesday–Friday #5GAL2430-01July 16–19, Tuesday–Friday #5GAL2430-02August 6–9, Tuesday–Friday #5GAL2430-039 AM–3 PM

FIELD TO FORKAges 9–11 Explore the field-to-fork connection through the lens of land stewardship. Participate in hands-on cooking activities, such as making pizzas in a cob oven, while learning how to grow your own food and exploring the gardens and pastures. $226.August 20–23, Tuesday–Friday #5GAL3100-019 AM–3 PM

FARM AND WILDERNESSAges 10–12 The natural world is our oldest and most gifted teacher. Farm life is full of hidden lessons connecting us to the land. Participate in farm chores and animal care while experiencing the wild areas of Gale Woods. Navigate trails, prepare a farm-fresh supper and enjoy a campfire Thursday night. Learn valuable leadership skills and advance your respect for nature. $273.August 12–15 #5GAL2420-019 AM–3 PM, Monday–Wednesday9 AM–8 PM, Thursday

HOOVES AND HALTERSAges 10–13 What does it take to get a chicken, sheep or calf ready to show at a fair? Learn how to care for, select, train, groom and show animals. Train your own chicken and lamb, and work in pairs to train a calf. $254.June 24–27 #5GAL1505-01July 29–August 1 #5GAL1505-029 AM–3 PM, Monday–Wednesday9 AM–6 PM, Thursday

BIKE CAMPAges 10–14 Explore parks and trails by bike. Adventure from park to park, and learn bike handling skills and basic rules of the trail. Go for a swim to cool off. Campers must provide own multi-geared bike and helmet. Campers spend time at Carver Park Reserve and Gale Woods Farm. $170.August 5–7, Monday–Wednesday #5REC5105-019 AM–3 PM

FARMERS IN TRAINING (FIT) Ages 10–15 Work alongside farmers to learn tricks of the trade and gain valuable life skills. Help with daily animal and garden chores, moving animals, setting up fences, and more. Make farm-fresh snacks using produce from the garden. Learn how to be a strong leader and get a behind-the-scenes look at work on the farm. $198.July 1–3, Monday–Wednesday #5GAL2425-01July 15–17, Monday–Wednesday #5GAL2425-028 AM–3 PM

BUILD A CAMPAges 12–14 Dig deeper into farm concepts and build a camp for one or two days of farming fun.

Farm BioscienceExplore animal biology on a working farm. Work with livestock and explore genetics, animal systems, food production and more. $56.75. July 1, Monday #5GAL2415-019 AM–3 PM

Farm and WildernessDevelop leadership skills and explore how nature relationships guide farming decisions. Navigate trails, prepare a farm-fresh supper and enjoy a campfire. $103.July 2, Tuesday #5GAL2415-029 AM–8 PM

HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVEBloomington

@ HYLAND HILLS SKI AREA

LONGBOARDINGAges 7–13 Try longboarding, a sport that originated from surfing. Practice basics like turning, stopping, and controlling the board. Equipment provided. $120.June 17–July 8*, Mondays #5HHA6005-01June 18–July 9*, Tuesdays #5HHA6000-02July 15–29, Mondays #5HHA6005-11July 16–30, Tuesdays #5HHA6000-12August 5–19, Mondays #5HHA6005-21August 6–20, Tuesdays #5HHA6000-229 AM–Noon*No class July 1 or 2.

@ RICHARDSON NATURE CENTER

LITTLE MINNESOTAN Ages 4–5 Uff-da! Uncover what makes Minnesota so great. Honor our state’s folklore and imagine what it would be like to be Paul Bunyan living in the forest. Make a mud “hot dish” and master your skills at Duck, Duck, Gray Duck. Explore state symbols through song, art and outdoor discovery. Designed for children who have not entered kindergarten. $98.June 18–21, Tuesday–Friday #5RNC1530-019:30 AM–Noon

NATURE’S PLAYGROUNDAges 4–5 Explore various habitats through hands-on free play. Cook in a mud “café,” scoop and muck in the pond, and catch colorful insects. Designed for children who have not entered kindergarten. $75. July 1–3, Monday–Wednesday #5RNC1711-019:30 AM–Noon

BEETLES, BEES AND BUTTERFLIES Ages 4–5 Explore the small world of our flying and crawly six-legged friends. Catch insects on land and at the pond. Meet live animals, play games, sing songs, and make crafts. Designed for children who have not entered kindergarten. $75.July 16–18, Tuesday–Thursday 9:30 AM–Noon #5RNC1106-011–3:30 PM #5RNC1106-02

OFF THE PAGE AND INTO NATURE Ages 4–5 Watch as the words from favorite books come alive during storytelling and through nature exploration. Discover Minnesota animals using storybooks, activity stations, crafts, and outdoor adventures. Designed for children who have not entered kindergarten. $75.July 30–August 1, Tuesday–Thursday #5RNC1535-019:30 AM–Noon

SUPER NATURE SENSES Ages 4–5 Explore the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Discover slimy animals in the pond and search for different textures and smells in the forest. Use your senses during arts and crafts, stories, poems, songs and outdoor exploration. Designed for children who have not entered kindergarten. $75.August 6–8, Tuesday–Thursday #5RNC1540-019:30 AM–Noon

NATURE STEAM Ages 4–5 Use science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) in nature. Catch and count frogs, engineer a fort, and create art using natural materials. Get hands-on STEAM experiences during the last week of summer. Designed for children who have not entered kindergarten. $75.August 27–29, Tuesday–Thursday #5RNC1620-019:30 AM–Noon

NATURE DETECTIVES Ages 6–8 Play games to develop and hone your skills as a nature detective. Investigate, gather facts and collect evidence to uncover mysteries of nature. $114.June 25–26, Tuesday–Wednesday #5RNC1550-019 AM–3 PM


PULLEYS, RAMPS, AND LEVERS Ages 6–8 Play and create in nature using simple tools and engineering concepts. Haul up muck from the bottom of a pond, take soil core samples, and construct a shelter to explore force and motion. $114.June 27–28, Thursday–Friday #5RNC1625-019 AM–3 PM

FAIRY HOMES AND WOODLAND GNOMES Ages 6–8 Discover a delightful world of fantasy, wonder and surprises as you venture into an enchanted forest. Gnomes, fairies and many curiosities await. Search the woodlands to see if any fairies call this park home. Make a variety of projects that capture your imagination and gather natural materials to create a fairy garden to take home. $180.July 9–11, Tuesday–Thursday #5RNC1505-019 AM–3 PM

FORTS, FIRES AND FISHINGAges 6–8 Test your survival skills with memorable adventures. Work as a team to build shelters, start a fire and cook food over an open campfire. Search for wildlife, play games using camouflage, and try canoeing and fishing. $226.July 23–26, Tuesday–Friday #5RNC5205-019 AM–3 PM

FEATHERS, FLIGHT AND UNFORGETTABLE FUNAges 6–8 Search for birds and study them in their natural habitats and at backyard feeders. Explore adaptations and observe these traits on the falcon and hawks living at Richardson Nature Center. Spend a day visiting The Raptor Center and see birds of prey up-close. Transportation to The Raptor Center provided. Combine with Field Trip to the Minnesota Zoo for an additional day of bird adventures. $114.August 14–15, Wednesday–Thursday #5RNC1524-009 AM–3 PM

FIELD TRIP TO THE MINNESOTA ZOO Ages 6–13 Explore as many exhibits and demonstrations as time allows. Catch the World of Birds Show to have birds fly over your head and complete a bird scavenger hunt. Transportation provided. Combine with Feathers, Flight and Unforgetable Fun (ages 6-8) or Hunters of the Sky (ages 9-13) for an extended week of bird adventures. $75.August 16, Friday #5RNC1527-019 AM–3 PM

WOW IN THE WORLD OF NATUREAges 6–13 Nature is the coolest! Put together adventure toolkits and explore the who, what, when, where, why, how and wow in the world of nature. Dig into your curiosities about the science of Minnesota’s plants and animals. $226. August 20–23, Tuesday–Friday Ages 6–8 #5RNC1545-01Ages 9–13 #5RNC1545-029 AM–3 PM

RANGER SURVIVAL SCHOOLAges 9–13 Who saves the day when someone is lost in the woods? Park rangers! Learn outdoor survival skills from the adventurous professionals who protect the parks and keep us safe. Practice search-and-rescue and wilderness first aid scenarios. Meet first responders, observe patrol vehicles and off-road rescue equipment up close, and learn personal safety tactics. Discover outdoor skills such as compass and GPS navigation, plant and animal identification, and backcountry fire and shelter building. Try fishing, canoeing, and biking through Hyland Lake Park Reserve. Co-taught with the Public Safety Department of Three Rivers Parks. $230.June 11–14, Tuesday–Friday #5RNC5200-019 AM–3 PM

HUNTERS OF THE SKYAges 9–13 Study birds of prey in depth. Explore their habitats and get up-close opportunities with owls, eagles, falcons, hawks and vultures. Spend two days at The Raptor Center learning about raptor rehabilitation, training and daily care. Transportation to The Raptor Center provided. Combine with Field Trip to the Minnesota Zoo for a full week of raptor adventures. $226.August 12–15, Monday–Thursday #5RNC1526-019 AM–3 PM

LAKE MINNETONKA REGIONAL PARK Minnetrista

GRAND ADVENTUREAges 5–7 Spend quality time with your grandkids and grand-friends. Enjoy archery, fishing, geocaching, and canoeing. Campers must be accompanied by an adult. $116/child.July 15–18, Monday–Thursday #5REC6035-019 AM–Noon

FORTS AND HIDEOUTSAges 6–9 Construct forts with branches, leaves, tarps and rope. Learn basic fire-building skills. Play hide-and-seek and camouflage games to challenge your observation skills while discovering animal homes and habitats. Designed for children who have completed kindergarten. $155. June 12–14, Wednesday–Friday #5LNC5201-01June 25–27, Tuesday–Thursday #5LNC5201-029:30 AM–3 PM

CAMPTASTICAges 6–9 Try fantastic summer adventures, such as log rolling, rock climbing and slacklining. Complete each day with a silly game or activity. $113.August 26–29, Monday–Thursday #5REC6000-219 AM–Noon

FISHING CAMPAges 7–9 Learn about equipment and how to safely handle a pole and fish. Identify Minnesota fish, learn about their lifecycle and habitat, play games, and more. Get hooked on fishing! $113.July 8–11, Monday–Thursday #5REC5400-219 AM–Noon

SURVIVOR CAMP Ages 8–11 Discover the skills needed to survive in nature and the amazing adaptations animals have to survive. Make a shelter and challenge yourself to build a fire to boil water. Learn to tie knots, gather wild edibles, and play at the beach. Play a camouflage game, find your way with a compass and map, and use a GPS. Make handmade fishing poles and test your fishing skills. $206.July 23–26, Tuesday–Friday #5LNC5211-019:30 AM–3 PM

EXPLORER CAMPAges 9–14 Explore two parks and try archery, disc golf, canoeing, fishing, geocaching, primitive hunting, and survival skills. Two days are spent at Carver Park Reserve. $226. August 12–15, Monday–Thursday #5REC6015-019 AM–3 PM

EXTREME FISHING IIAges 10–15 Fishing requires different techniques if you’re on a lake, river or stream. Learn how to read various waterbodies and test your skills to see if you can land the big one. Use several watercrafts and technologies while attempting to catch the elusive muskellunge, walleye, northern pike and bass. Extreme Fishing or comparable is recommended as a prerequisite. $295. July 15–18, Monday–Thursday #5REC5406-119 AM–4 PM

MURPHY-HANREHAN PARK RESERVESavageIn partnership with Scott County

MOUNTAIN BIKEAges 10–15 Discover the basics of blazing singletrack riding. Explore the importance of balance, reading trails, proper riding position and technique while mountain biking. Campers must bring their own bike and helmet each day. $113. June 24–27, Monday–Thursday #5SCT5100-019 AM–Noon

FIREARMS SAFETY CERTIFICATION: HUNTING AND OUTDOOR SKILLSAges 11–15 Gain extensive hands-on instruction in firearms safety and outdoor skills. Participate in activities such as archery, canoeing, fishing, GPS and survival skills while earning a Minnesota DNR Firearms Safety Certificate. Shoot a .22 at a local gun range. Designed for beginning hunters and anglers and run by DNR-certified firearms safety instructors. $325.August 12–16, Monday–Friday #5SCT5005-019 AM–4 PM

SILVERWOOD PARKSt. Anthony

CAMP DOODLEBUGS: FANTASY CREATURES OF MINNESOTAAges 4–6 Learn about fantastic creatures that Minnesotans once believed lived in the north woods and discover the real creatures they probably saw. Make puppets based on the natural world, tall tales, and folklore. End the week with a final performance for family and friends. $80.June 10–13, Monday–Thursday #5SIL4400-0110 AM–Noon

CAMP DOODLEBUGS: WHAT’S THE BUZZAges 4–6 Search for insects in the prairie and lake. Learn about their lifecycles and the important roles they play. Make projects inspired by bugs, including a set of wings. $80.July 8–11, Monday–Thursday #5SIL4625-0110 AM–Noon

DIGGING IN CLAY: ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MINERAL?Ages 6–10 We learn by asking questions and searching for answers. Put on your thinking cap and activate your five senses as you discover the wonders of the park. Roll up your sleeves and learn basic handbuilding skills, including how to roll coils and slabs, to create clay projects inspired by your findings. $150.June 10–13, Monday–Thursday #5SIL4010-019 AM–Noon

NATURE’S PROTECTORSAges 6–10 Defend swamps, forests, and lakes while guided by an artist, naturalist and your imagination. Learn how to stilt walk, be a superhero, and defend the earth from evil forces. Uncover the saga at Silverwood with art making and outdoor recreation skills. $120.June 24–27, Monday–Thursday #5SIL4615-011–4 PM

HOME ON THE 45TH PARALLEL Ages 8–12 Discover the place we call home. Explore Minnesota’s unique heritage, tradition, and natural beauty through art projects and outdoor activities. $120.June 24–27, Monday–Thursday #5SIL2500-019 AM–Noon

DIGGING IN CLAY: WHEEL THROWING Ages 8–12 Explore the potter’s wheel while learning to center, open and shape clay, and create basic forms like bowls and cups. Head outdoors with a naturalist and unearth cycles and patterns in the park. $150.July 8–11, Monday–Thursday #5SIL4005-019 AM–NoonJuly 22–25, Monday–Thursday #5SIL4005-021–4 PM

ZOOM IN ON NATUREAges 8–12 Discover plants and animals from behind the lens. Learn how to use a digital camera and play with light, color, and composition. Try alternative photography techniques and make a photo album to share your best shots. Camera provided. $120.July 22–25, Monday–Thursday #5SIL4200-019 AM–Noon

WILD, WILD (MID)WESTAges 8–12 Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild Midwest? Search for edible plants, build fires, make forts, and more. Create nature-inspired art projects and a survival kit to use at home. Campers get a great introduction to a variety of art mediums and outdoor skills and recreation. $120.August 5–8, Monday–Thursday #5SIL4620-011–4 PM


THE LANDINGShakopee

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE RIVERAges 6–12 Experience log-cabin life in the Big Woods, just like Laura! Help with farm and garden chores, cook on a wood-burning stove, practice sewing, and attend school in a one-room schoolhouse. Play old-fashioned games and explore the outdoors. Take a trip to the General Store, where a note from Nellie Olesen awaits. $160. June 4–6, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2515-01July 9–11, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2515-02August 6–8, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2515-039:30 AM–3:30 PM

KID VS. WILDAges 6–12 Explore the 19th-century wilderness and discover what life was like for early Minnesota settlers. Find the perfect spot to build a shelter, start a fire using flint and steel, and then set out in search of food. Practice animal tracking and learn the dos and don’ts of wild edibles. $160. June 18–20, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2510-01July 16–18, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2510-02August 6–8, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2510-039:30 AM–3:30 PM

BUILD A CAMPAges 6–12 Build a camp for one, two or three days of history exploration. Discount offered for multiple Build-a-Camp days at The Landing. $37/one day; $70/two days; $97/three days. 9:30 AM–2 PM

One-room SchoolhouseIt’s time for class to begin in the 1887 one-room schoolhouse. Meet the teacher, take lessons using a slate board and soap stone, and play with 19th-century toys. June 25, Tuesday #5LAN2500-01July 23, Tuesday #5LAN2500-04August 20, Tuesday #5LAN2500-07

Victorian Tea PartySpend the day at a beautiful Victorian house. Enjoy tea, dancing and a game of croquet. Assist with baking for the party, communicate using only a fan, and embroider a decoration to take home. June 26, Wednesday #5LAN2500-02July 24, Wednesday #5LAN2500-05August 21, Wednesday #5LAN2500-08

Day on the FarmVisit two farms to help care for animals, collect eggs and visit the gardens. Assist with household chores such as laundry and rug-beating. Enjoy a snack made in an outdoor summer kitchen.June 27, Thursday #5LAN2500-03July 25, Thursday #5LAN2500-06August 22, Thursday #5LAN2500-09

BUILD A CAMP: JOBS OF THE PARKAges 6–12 Build a camp for one, two or three days of science and history exploration. Discount offered for multiple Build-a-Camp days at The Landing. $37/one day; $70/two days; $97/three days. 9:30 AM–2 PM

Archaeologist for a DayExplore how cultural resources are protected and investigate a replicated dig site to learn how archaeologists uncover clues to the past. June 25, Tuesday #5LAN2501-01

Naturalist for a DayStudy plants and animals in various habitats. Learn how park naturalists protect natural resources. June 26, Wednesday #5LAN2501-02

Geologist for a DayLook for rocks and land formations and learn how they impact the story of The Landing. See the path of glaciers and the river valley it carved. Learn how geologists discover stories written in stone.June 27, Thursday #5LAN2501-03

ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYERAges 6–12 Recreate the great adventures of favorite Mark Twain characters. Attend a one-room schoolhouse like Becky Thatcher, explore the banks of the Minnesota River like Huckleberry Finn, and whitewash the fences like Tom Sawyer. $160. July 9–11, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2520-019:30 AM–3:30 PM

WILDERNESS WIT AND WISDOM CAMPAges 8–12 Combine old school wisdom with new technological wit. Gain survival skills from past and present by practicing archery, fishing, outdoor cooking, and building shelters. Apply your new skills to find creative solutions for global concerns. Reservations required. $160.August 20–22, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN6000-019:30 AM–3:30 PM

ADVANCED LITTLE HOUSE ON THE RIVERAges 10–15 Experience Laura’s life as she prepares for adulthood. Learn to work the farm and garden, and cook a meal on a wood-burning stove. Apprentice in the dressmaker’s shop and sew a project. Take the test to become a teacher while attending your last years at the one-room schoolhouse. Go into town and make social calls on friends. $160. June 11–13, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2516-01August 13–15, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2516-029:30 AM–3:30 PM

CIVIL WARAges 10–15 Experience soldier life firsthand as a new recruit during the Civil War and explore life back on the home front. Participate in farm life, rope making, the one-room schoolhouse, military drills, marching and camp life. Learn about Minnesota’s role in the Civil War and participate in a simulated skirmish. Recruits may be male or female. $160. June 11–13, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2505-01August 13–15, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2505-029:30 AM–3:30 PM

KID VS. WILD: ADVANCED SKILLSAges 10–15 Explore the 19th-century wilderness and what life was like for early Minnesota explorers. Learn how to tie knots to build your shelter, start a fire without matches, and search for food and water. Discover advanced skills of map reading and using a bow and arrow. $160. July 16–18, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2511-019:30 AM–3:30 PM

19TH-CENTURY BASEBALLAges 10–15 Experience baseball as it was played in the late 1800s, before it became America’s pastime. Play by the original rules and explore how it evolved into the game we know today. Make your own old-fashioned baseball. See uniforms and equipment from the past. $160. July 23–25, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2525-019:30 AM–3:30 PM

ARCHAEOLOGY CAMPAges 12–18 Look for clues to the past buried in the ground. Investigate a replicated dig site to learn how archaeologists uncover artifacts. Meet with an archaeologist and find out how they are trained. Visit an active dig site (time permitting). $160. June 18–20, Tuesday–Thursday #5LAN2530-019:30 AM–3:30 PM


Wonder Fund ScholarshipsSpark a sense of wonder for the outdoors. Individuals and organizations needing financial assistance can participate in programs, summer camps, and field trips in Three Rivers with the help of a Wonder Fund scholarship.

To donate or apply for a scholarship, visit

ThreeRiversParks.org/scholarship

birthday parties at Three Rivers Park District

A party in Three Rivers Parks is a birthday wish come true! We can customize a program to meet your specific needs and interests.

Popular themes:• Art-tastic

• Birthdays at the Farm

• Creative Play

• Mini & Birdie Golf

• FootGolf

• Near-Wilderness Adventures

• Wild Birthday Parties

• Outdoor Skill Challenges

Information and Reservations:

ThreeRiversParks.org/birthdayparties

Signature Race SeriesThe Signature Race Series features annual events hosted by Three Rivers that provide an opportunity for kids and adults to foster healthy and active lifestyles by challenging each other and celebrating the changing seasons in Minnesota. Race courses showcase stunning natural areas across Three Rivers parks, trails and fun activities for all. Volunteers needed.

Mark your calendars for upcoming races:

January 2020Registration opens June 2019

50K • 25K • 12.5K • TEAM

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Trail Mix

April 13, 2019Registration now open

July 13, 2019Registration opens in early 2019

October 12, 2019Registration opens April 2019

ThreeRiversParks.org/SignatureRaceSeries

volunteer

Imagine meeting new people and having fun in Three Rivers! Join the team of volunteers who contribute their time, energy and enthusiasm to bring the wonders of nature to park guests. Volunteering is more than sharing your time, it’s creating an experience. See how you can take part. Visit ThreeRiversParks.org/Volunteer or call 763.559.6706.

Summer golf lessons are perfect for golfers of all ages and abilities. Improve your skills and have some fun. It’s as simple as that. Registration begins February 27.

ThreeRiversParks.org/ golfacademy

golf academy

summer swimming lessonsLake Minnetonka Regional Park

Gain confidence in the water by learning water safety and swimming techniques. Receive a discount on your season swim pond wristband.Registration begins Wednesday, May 1.

ThreeRiversParks.org/ programs


addresses of camp locations Baker Park Reserve

Maple Plain/Medina - Baker National Golf Course

2935 Parkview Drive, Medina

- Baker Near-Wilderness Settlement 4001 County Road 24, Medina

Bryant Lake Regional Park Eden Prairie 6800 Rowland Road

Carver Park Reserve Victoria - Archery Range 7960 Grimm Road - Lowry Nature Center 7025 Victoria Drive

Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park New Prague 25875 Juniper Avenue

Cleary Lake Regional Park Prior Lake 18106 Texas Avenue

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park becoming Mississippi Gateway Regional Park Brooklyn Park 10360 West River Road

Elm Creek Park Reserve Champlin/Dayton/Maple Grove - Archery Range 13387 129th Avenue N, Dayton

- Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Road, Dayton

- Recreation Area 12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove

- Singletrack Trailhead 951 West Hayden Lake Road, Champlin

Fish Lake Regional Park Maple Grove 14900 Bass Lake Road

French Regional Park Plymouth 12605 Rockford Road

Gale Woods Farm Minnetrista 7210 County Road 110 West

Hyland Lake Park Reserve Bloomington

- Hyland Hills Ski Area 8800 Chalet Road

- Richardson Nature Center 8737 East Bush Lake Road

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park Minnetrista 4610 County Road 44

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve Savage 15501 Murphy Lake Road

Silverwood Park St. Anthony 2500 County Road E

The Landing Shakopee 2187 East Highway 101

For general information, call 763.559.9000

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register onlineVISIT THREERIVERSPARKS.ORG/PROGRAMS

• To create a new account: Click "Need an account?" and complete the requested information.

• If your account already exists and you don’t know the password: Click "Forgot your password?" to receive an email to update your password.

Note: Be sure to include birthdays for everyone you are registering.

CALL 763.559.6700 FOR ASSISTANCE

MON-FRI 8 AM - 4:30 PMSAT 8 AM - 2 PM

CANCELLATION AND TRANSFER POLICY• Cancellations and transfers made at least 30 days prior to the camp start date are 80% refundable.

• Cancellations and transfers made less than 30 days before the camp start date are NOT refundable.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEScholarships are available for program fees. Applications are considered on the basis of financial need and funds available. For details, call 763.559.6700 or visit ThreeRiversParks.org/Scholarship.

ACCESSIBILITYStaff will work with individuals and groups to accommodate persons with specific needs. Please notify staff of your needs when you register for a program and we will do our best to adapt the program to fit your needs through offering qualified assistants, sign language interpretations, and more. With sufficient notice, the Park District will make information available in Braille, audio, and large print. Please request services at least 14 days prior to the program date by calling 763.559.6700 (voice) or 763.559.6719 (TTY).

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