Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Ages 8-14Does your daughter want to be a archer as famous as Katniss Everdeen, skillful as Artemis or just want to put Robin Hood in his place?  Then this camp is her place to train and make new archery friends!  Through fun games and experiential learning, participants will learn range safety and proper techniques for stance, aim, and release to improve their shot.  Campers will get the opportunity to shoot both compound and recurve bows at various target styles.  All equipment is provided.  Campers should come prepared for the weather conditions and should pack a backpack with snacks, reusable water bottle, sunscreen, hat or sun glasses, snack, and close-toed shoes. All other necessary equipment will be provided. Meet at shelter #4. This camp will be held outdoors at Lake Minnewashta Park and is a partnership between Carver County Parks.

Grades 1-4Become 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. Transportation will be provided to and from Gale Woods Farm. The bus will leave the Family Learning Center at 8:30 AM each morning and return at approximately 12:00 PM. Students should bring a water bottle, bug spray, and sunscreen.21st Century Skills: Health; Learning and Innovation Skills; Life and Career Skills

The camp focus is on providing a safe, fun experience for kids who have an interest in horses. The stable provides a great setting for age appropriate horse activities that include riding, caring for horses, games, crafts and having fun! Join us for one or all three!  Bring a water bottle and peanut free lunch and wear heeled shoes/boots. Please see the following schedule:June 12: Parents will be responsible for drop off and pick up at Camp. (Buck Lake Stables)July 17 and August 14th: Transportation provided.  Drop off at 10:30 am and pick up at 3:30 pm at the Family Learning Center.21st Century Skills: Global Awareness; Financial and Business Literacy; Health; Learning and Innovation Skills; Information, Media, and Technology Skills; Life and Career Skills

Entering grades 3-6Get outside and connected with other kids at our Minnewashta Outdoor Adventure Camp!  This camp will provide opportunities to try outdoor recreation activities like stand-up paddle boarding, archery, survival skills, geocaching, high ropes course and a climbing wall.  Campers will also experience activities focused on everything from physics to crafts to animal science.  This camp is focused on the outdoors, experiential adventure learning and all-around summer FUN!     Be prepared for various weather conditions: pack a backpack with towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, bug repellent, ball cap, closed toe shoes, reusable water bottle, snacks, and peanut free bag lunch daily.Transportation provided to and from the camp from the Family Learning Center.  Bus will leave the FLC at 8:30 am and return at 3:20 pm.  This is a partnership between 4-H, Carver County Parks and Eastern Carver County Schools.

Ages 6-10Experience Minnesota History firsthand with logrolling & lumberjack-themed activities!  Roll your way into the past as a Minnesota lumberjack.  Also enjoy general summer camp fun at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park!  Offered in partnership with Carver County Parks and the Historical Society.  Please pack a peanut free bag lunch, snacks & a beverage. Students should also be equipped with close-toed shoes, a backpack, reusable water bottle, hat, sunscreen and bug spray. Bring a swim suit and towel.

Ages 10-15Get your archers outdoors this summer for our three-day Traveling Archery Camp!  Through fun games and experiential learning, our instructors will guide participants in improving their shooting techniques for hitting the target consistently.  Camp will include field trips to multiple archery ranges in the local area.  This camp is designed for youth with some prior archery experience.  All necessary equipment will be provided. Campers should come prepared for the weather conditions and should pack a backpack with snacks, reusable water bottle, hat or sun glasses and close-toed shoes. This camp is based outdoors and is a partnership between Carver County Parks.

Ages 8-14Hit the lake with this new and exciting adventure paddling sport!  Born from Hawaiian surf culture, paddleboards can provide a fun method of exploring the lake.  This program is designed for beginner-level paddlers.  Instruction will start on land with brief water safety, balance tips, and paddling strokes, then head out on the water!  All necessary paddling equipment will be provided.  Participants should come prepared to get wet.  In partnership with Carver County Parks.