The Explorer Magazine Winter Spring 2025 | Page 7

Adventure Awaits this Summer !
Here ’ s something to warm your soul during cold days – our 2025 Summer Day Camps !

Start dreaming of summer days and fun at McCloud Nature Park and W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park , and then be ready to register for our camps beginning February 1 , 2025 !

Each week of Summer Day Camps has a different theme , with camps designed for kids ages 2 to 5 and their parent or guardian held from 10:30 a . m . to 12:30 p . m . on Tuesdays , and camps for kids ages 6 to 12 held from 10:30 a . m . to 2:30 p . m . on Thursdays . Choose the camp ( s ) that interest you !
For Tuesday camps , a $ 12 registration fee covers a camper and parent or guardian . For Thursday camps , registration is $ 25 per camper . Advance registration is required , and our camps fill up very quickly , so register early !
CAMP
2-5 YEARS OLD WITH ADULT ($ 12 )
6-10 YEARS OLD ($ 25 )
Get Messy ( McCloud )
Tuesday , June 10
Thursday , June 12
Survivor Camp ( Gibbs )
Tuesday , June 24
Thursday , June 26
Naturalist for a Day ( Gibbs )
Tuesday , July 8
Thursday , July 10
Water Warriors ( McCloud )
Tuesday , July 22
Thursday , July 24
Aquabenders ( McCloud )
Tuesday , July 16
Thursday , July 18
GET MESSY : Get ready to get messy ! Craft mud pies , create art with sticks , and enjoy games that guarantee grass stains at McCloud Nature Park . Don ’ t forget to bring a change of clothes !
SURVIVOR CAMP : Gear up for Survival 101 ! We ’ re diving into essential survival skills , mastering map and compass navigation , and tackling thrilling wilderness challenges . Ready for an adventure ? Dress for the elements and prepare for some wild fun at this action-packed survival camp !
NATURALIST FOR A DAY : Become a Naturalist for a Day ! Join us as we dive into the world of naturalists , exploring animal care , and discovering the basic ecology of Indiana . Campers will get hands-on experience with local wildlife , learn to observe and identify plants and animals , and understand the role of a naturalist in preserving our environment . It ’ s a day of adventure and learning in the heart of nature !
WATER WARRIORS : Uncover the hidden world beneath the water ’ s surface . We ’ ll learn about ecosystems , collect samples , observe creek life up close , and then end the day with a super fun water slide !
Teens , Be a Counselor-in-Training ! Are you between the ages of 13 and 17 years old ? Would you like to spend some time with us this summer out at McCloud Nature Park and W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park and help with our summer day camps ? Then you might be interested in our 2025 Counselor-in-Training ( CIT ) Program ! For more information , please contact us at ( 765 ) 676-5437 or at mccloudnp @ hcparks . net .
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