Allen County Parks

[ July 23, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 24, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 25, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 26, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 27, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Metea County Park

July 23-July 27, Monday-Friday  9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

This camp has been sponsored by the people of AllenCounty.  Their sponsorship has been inspired by the creative writings of a young eleven year-old camper, Mariah Smith.  We intend to use this camp to inspire more community support of nature camps like ours!  During this [...]

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[ July 16, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 17, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 18, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 19, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 20, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Metea County Park

July 16 – July 20, Monday-Friday  9:30 AM-4:30 PM

Float down Cedar Creek (our local State Scenic River), on a giant tire tube; pack a backpack and hike across the creek to North Metea County Park where we will set up a back-country camp with what we carry on our backs.  Learn about creek [...]

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[ July 9, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 10, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 11, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 12, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. July 13, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Fox Island County Park (CAMP IS FULL)

July 9-July 13, Monday-Friday   9:30 AM-4:30 PM

Learn to use a compass, build a debris shelter, find safe drinking water and create fire!  You will also learn how to canoe and we will swim every hot afternoon at FoxIsland’s lake beach.  Camp is for children, ages 6-12. Registration forms available [...]

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[ June 26, 2012; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Good for Home School students

Metea County Park Nature Center

June 26, Tuesday  1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

This is a study of insects.  It is geared to 9 to 12 year olds.  We will be learning insect parts, their life cycles and some of their interesting habits.

Cost: $2.00

Pre-register by 6/21

Min. 5  Max.  15

To register or for more [...]

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[ June 25, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. June 26, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. June 27, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. June 28, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. June 29, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Fox Island County Park (CAMP IS CURRENTLY FULL)

June 25- June 29, Monday-Friday  9:30 AM-4:30 PM

Learn to rig your own fishing pole, cast, canoe, and interact with local amphibians and pond life!  This camp is all about encouraging campers to interact with water.  Swim every hot afternoon at FoxIsland’s lake beach.  Camp is for children, ages [...]

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[ June 19, 2012; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Fox Island County Park Nature Center

June 19, Tuesday  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Bring boots or old shoes to explore the shoreline for critters that live in or near the water, create a “water” craft and have a snack.

Cost: $ 3.00 / child   $ 2.00 / adult

Pre-register by: 6/14

Min. 5   Max. 20

To register or for [...]

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[ June 17, 2012; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Metea County Park Nature Center

June 17, Sunday  1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join us for an early paddle upon the Cedar Creek. We’ll meet atMeteaCountyParkand shuttle to our put- in site.  We could see heron, beaver, ducks, songbirds and more.  Must have taken a prerequisite class or other certification.

Cost: $ 10.00

Pre-register by 6/12

Min: 5   Max:23

To register [...]

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[ June 17, 2012; 8:30 am; ] Metea County Park Nature Center

June 17, Sunday  8:30 AM

5K Trail Run. Dash along the Raccoon and Softshell Turtle trails; cool down by jumping in the lake at the finish line; get wild, get wet. Part of your fee will go to support the work of the Allen County Parks Department.

Cost: $18.00

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[ June 16, 2012; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Fox Island Bowman Lake

June 16, Saturday  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn how to paddle a canoe and get to where you aim to go!  You will learn the basics of water safety, parts of the paddle and canoe, and the strokes that will help you follow the course. Required for Canoeing the Cedar Creek trip.

Cost: [...]

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[ June 15, 2012; 9:00 pm; ] Metea County Park North Hursh Road

June 15, Friday  9:00 PM

We might be treated to some early lightning beetles and other glowing creatures.  How do they make light?  Why?  We’ll explore these and other questions.  Flashlights optional, repellent recommended.

Cost: $2.00

Pre-register by 6/10

Min. 5   Max.  55

To register or for more information:

Email:bdispenza@allencountyparks.org

Call: 449-8619  Bob Dispenza

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