FLOAT V (youth completing grades 9-12 spring 2017)
McFarland Park, Story County
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Join Story County Conservation’s F.L.O.A.T. V nature camp on an inspiring six-day backpacking adventure to Rocky Mountain National Park. Experience three nights back-country camping in over 200,000 acres of wilderness at our nation’s highest national park. Surround yourself with rugged peaks and alpine lakes. Explore the western mountain range and discover wildness. Challenge your mind, body, and spirit and make it a summer to remember!
Wednesday, June 21, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (training day)
Thursday, July 13, 6:00 a.m. – Tuesday, July 18, 7:00 p.m. (overnights)
***How do you earn a spot? Fill out the FLOAT V application (available by clicking on the link below) and deliver it with payment to McFarland Park by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017. APPLICATION PERIOD EXTENDED TILL 12PM ON MAY 26 If selected, you will begin your journey with a training day on June 21 at McFarland Park. At training, you will get a glimpse of back country camping: practice hiking with a loaded pack, learn to use the gear, and find out how to prepare for the adventure. Backpacking is a very physical activity, so you will want to be in decent shape before we leave. SCC will provide backpacks, tents, water filters, stoves, cookware, camp fees and permits, and food. Participants are responsible for meals on the road, sleeping bags and pads, water bottles, and clothing.
Scholarships are available at: http://www.iowanaturalists.org/wilderness_trips.htm