Summer day camps offered at Thornhill
FOR RELEASE: Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Huntington, Ind. "Huntington College's Thornhill Nature Preserve will hold several one-week summer day camps on the grounds of Thornhill Nature Preserve, located at 2504 W 1000 N in Huntington, Indiana. All classes will be held from 8 a.m. " noon. The Outdoor Discoveries class, for ages 8-12, will allow students to explore the outdoors through bird watching, insect identification, making sun prints and animal tracks and much more. This day camp will be held from July 19-23.
The Wilderness Survival class, for ages 10-14, will teach students how to build a shelter, build and sustain a fire, cook over an open fire, hang a bear bag and learn to tie various knots. This day camp will be held July 26-30.
The Hiking/Orienteering class, for ages 10-14, will teach students how to read a map and use a compass and GPS. Students will also learn the appropriate things to pack for hiking and take a day hike. This day camp will be held August 9-13.
Classes will be held to a maximum of 20 students each. One-week courses cost $100 per child with additional siblings getting a discounted rate of $75. For more information or to inquire about a discount for more than one camp, contact Jule McKanna at (260) 344-3445 or (260) 359-4120. For driving directions to Thornhill Nature Preserve visit www.huntington.edu/thornhill.
Huntington College operates Thornhill Nature Preserve for the educational enrichment of its own students and the regional community. The 77-acre property includes a variety of diverse habitats, including evergreen and deciduous forest, a woodland pond, meadows, and wetlands. The diverse ecosystem supports a wide variety of wildflowers, mammals, and birds.
