Summer Programs August 11-15

// August 12th, 2009 // AT LATEST LOOK, Tims Ford

Tuesday August 11^th   

11:00 am Macramé- Join Sarah to learn how to make jewelry by tying knots! Meet at the Recreation Building!

1:00 pm Beetle Bugs- Come paint your own bug with Sarah at the Recreation Building!

3:00 pm Animal Tracks- Lets use tracks to identify animals! Make your own book of tracks with Sarah at the Recreation Building.

5:00 pm Bug Hunt! – Meet Sarah at the Camper Check-In to look for insects of all shapes and sizes!

 

Wednesday August 12^th   

11:00 am Hiking Safety- Do you know what it takes make it to the end of the trail? Come meet Sarah at the Recreation Building to find out!

1:00 pm Key Chains- Make a simple holder for your keys! Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building.

3:00 pm Birds of Prey- What do you know about our native raptors? Come find out from Sarah at the Recreation Building!

5:00 pm Scavenger Hunt! – Meet Sarah at the Camper Check-In to see what can be found in the park!

 

Thursday August 13^th 

12:00 pm Turtles- Why do turtles have shells? Meet Sarah outside of the Visitors Center to find out and meet one of the park’s sliders!

2:00 pm Afternoon Movie: Open Season– Come watch this movie in the Recreation Building by the Pool.  Free popcorn!

4:00 pm Butterflies- Lets talk about butterflies! Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building to make a origami butterfly of your own!

7:30 pm Sunset Hike- Nature comes alive as the sun goes down! Meet Sarah at the Visitors Center to take a mile stroll to the overlook. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Friday August 14^th

10:00 am Sidewalk Art- Draw nature scenes with chalk! Meet Sarah behind the Camper Check-In.

12:00 pm Nature Bingo! – Bingo with a twist. Meet Sarah at the Recreation building to play!

2:00 pm Star Wheels- Lets make a map of the night sky! Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building.

8:00 pm The Night Sky- Meet Sarah at the softball field by the picnic area to look for constellations! Bring a flashlight. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Saturday August 15^th         

10:00 am Cedar Trees- Lets talk about this interesting tree and make a cookie to take with you! Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building.

12:00 pm Snakes – Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building to get acquainted with our native snakes!

2:00 Wildflowers of TN- Lets talk about our native flowers and make a flower of your own! Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building!

8:00 pm Owl Prowl!- Meet at the Camper Check-In to see if we can call out our native owls! Bring a flashlight and friends! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

* Safety comes first! Tennis shoes and bug spray recommended for all hikes and night programs! *

 

Drink lots of water if you are planning to be out in the summer heat!

 

All programs are FREE and open to the public!