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Upcoming Events
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Calendar of Upcoming
Events at Prairie
Woods
Earth Day Celebration 2008 Say 'YES!' to Earth Day Saturday, April 19 8 am to 1 pm
10:30 to 11:30: Ethanol Issues & Opportunities Forum with audience Q & A 11:30: Youth Energy Summit Awards Ceremony Summer 2008 Youth and Public Programs Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
All attendees must register in advance. Call 320-354-5894 to register.
Family, Adult, and All-Age Programs
Family, Adult, and All-Age Programs Evening Canoeing Programs
Enjoy an evening on the water with your family. This guided canoe exploration will introduce you to the basics of paddling, and lead you through a wildlife-rich wetland on some of the most beautiful evenings of the year. All equipment provided. Children must be at least 7, and accompanied by an adult. Register for each session separately. Each session: $6 per person or $25 maximum per family (PWELC member cost: $5 per person)
Family Fun at the Log Cabin:
As a family, discover together what it would have been like to be a pioneer in this land. Have fun doing pioneer activities at the log cabin, playing some old-fashioned games and reminiscing about your own family’s heritage and history. $8 per person or $20 maximum per family (PWELC member cost: $7 per person)
High Adventure Day Camps
This is it! The day camp you have been asking about and waiting for. . . High Adventure! Spend a thrilling day at PW experiencing new adventures on the ground and in the air. Fly through the air on the Flying Squirrel, challenge yourself on the 40 foot climbing tower, use teamwork to climb the Giant’s Ladder and much more. Bring a bag lunch and be prepared to have LOTS of fun. Attend one session. Grades 3-7 (If an older group would be interested I will schedule a separate class. Call PWELC to arrange 320-354-5894) $20 per person (PWELC member cost: $18 per person)
PreK Nature Days
K-2 Nature Days
Nature Days Day Camps provide a safe, fun atmosphere for young children to learn about nature, themselves, and each other. Explore flowers and trees, butterflies and dragonflies, bugs and other creepy critters. Learn about water and rain, dirt and sunshine. Even take a trip into history and find yourself a guest of your neighbors in the log cabin! Mid-morning snack is provided. Children can attend one or both sessions in their age group. $50 for 3-day session (PWELC member cost: $45 per person)
Splash Bash
This is a Wet and Wild Day Camp full of games and water activities. Bring a swim suit or an extra change of clothes, because we will play games with water, canoe on the water and take a closer look at water. A fun, educational day of laughter and learning. Bring a bag lunch and a towel. Grades 3-7 $20 per person (PWELC member cost: $18 per person)
Investigate and Rescue Day Camp
SSHHHHH…Where did all the animals go?? Investigating where they might be and how we can rescue them, while learning about nature and about working together as a team. We might even have to rescue them from hidden places on the climbing wall. Be a hero! Help us rescue the animals. Bring a sack lunch. Grades K-4 $20 per person (PWELC member cost: $18 per person)
Pioneer Girls’ Day
Just like Laura Ingalls, you can be a pioneer girl for one day. Dress in a bonnet and pinafore, do pioneer activities, and even take home a doll you made yourself! Grades 2-4 $12 per person (PWELC member cost: $10 per person)
Step Back in Time
Find out how people lived in times past. Learn how to use an atlatl, make a fire without a match, and explore Native American shelters from different time periods. Then find out what it was like to be a boy or girl in pioneer days. What was life like before computers and video games?? Grades 3-5 $20 per person (PWELC member cost: $18 per person)
Beginner Archery Class This class gives you the opportunity to learn the basics of using a compound bow and arrow. We will be working on form, safety, technique, how to properly use the equipment, etc. A hands on class of learning and fun while practicing and playing archery games that all ages will enjoy. All equipment will be provided. Ages 12 and up
$10/person (PWELC member cost: $9 per person)
Advanced Archery Class All ready attended the beginner class or are looking to hone your skills a little more, then join us for the advanced archery class. In this class we will be taking a closer look at our form and technique and how to take care of your equipment. We will get into ranging distances and down field shooting. In this course we will be using both the Olympic style targets and the 3-D range. Prairie Woods does have equipment but, feel free to bring your own. Ages 12 and up
$10/person (PWELC member cost: $9 per person)
Summer Archery Club Lots of fun learning and practicing the skill of archery, you will be using compound bows to improve our skills. We will play games, do Olympic style target shooting, shoot on the 3-D, all while aiming to have a great time. Ages 12 and up
$30/person (PWELC member cost: $27 per person)
Youth Sporting Clays League This five week league will be a great opportunity to improve ability and learn new skills and will be held at the Westby Shooting Range, for ages 12 to 18. You can join as an individual or as a 5 member team. We provide shells, clay targets, firearms and instruction. (You may bring your own firearms). We encourage teams and individuals to find sponsors. NRA and 4-H certified instructors.
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