Hands on Basic Outdoor Skills and Experiences for the Entire Family May 31 - June 1, 2008 | Becoming an Outdoor Family is a workshop focused on learning outdoor skills—
skills usually associated with camping, hunting and fishing but useful for many
outdoor pursuits. | Designed primarily for families, it is an opportunity for anyone if… | • You have never tried these activities, but have hoped to try something new with your family.
• You are a beginning camping family who hopes to improve your skills. | | • Your family knows how to do some of these activities, but would like to try some new outdoor activities.
• You are just looking for the camaraderie of like minded families |
Come join us From May 31 through June 1 for our 1st. year offering this outdoor educational experience for the whole family. This program is designed to promote, address, and instill in the general public a basic understanding of environmental conservation, safety and fun in the out of doors. Expert instructors begin each class with the basics, providing hands-on experience and encouraging participants to ask questions. The variety of classes includes wildlife, forestry, GPS skills, hiking, wildlife photography, camping, canoeing, fishing, and much, much more.
For more information |
| Registration is open until May 25th on a first come, first served basis. We hope you can join us. If you have questions, please call 1-309-676-0998.
The Cost for this Family Adventure:
$70.00 per Park Members Family when postmarked on or before May 20th
$80.00 per Family postmarked on or before May 20th
$90.00 per Family postmarked after May 20th. And will be taken until the program is full.
| | “We realize this is a real bargain, and prices may change later, but we want to make this attractive and easy for families to get involved,” |
This does not have to be a traditional family with mom, dad and kids. “It can be any combination—grandmother and grandchildren, uncle and nephew, as long as there’s an adult and a child with a family connection.” Workshop enrollment is limited and is on a first come, first served basis Register soon workshop space is limited.
| For more information:
309.676.0998
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2008 Commentaries:
Thank you for putting this together! We had a great time! Awesome! So much fun! And we learned so much. As a single parent, I would never have investigated camping and the outdoors as an option for family fun, but now I feel confidents to try this on our own. There are so many state parks to explore. Exploring nature is good for children to be experiencing on a consistent basis my sons didn’t touch their games (Nintendo) at all! Their eyes ears and visual senses were all working to see, hear and smell all the bugs, animals and grasses (poison ivy)! Thank you to all the girls and their hard work, meals and piro Patty who kept the fire going!
Ann, Jake and Aaron Oduber
Overall an outstanding weekend. Activities had a good variety and good timing to keep kids interest. Kids loved the fishing, cooking, bug hunting and bird watching activities. Staff was positive, outgoing and helpful the entire weekend. If you need a testimonial just let me know. We’ll plan to be back next year too!
Craig Brabec Myriah Hunt’s favorite part of BOF: Playing and sleeping in a tent! Excellent organization, planning. Loved the comradery that you instilled in all. Thank you for your patience and cooperation with all. Great “kid” ideas that we all enjoyed. Fish was scrumptious!
Ruth Wilson |
