McFarland Park

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Jun 1 Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM OWLS(Older Wiser Livelier Souls):Exploring the Splendor of Northeast Canada and Southwest Greenland
Discover select outdoor and cultural highlights of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and two Greenland towns.
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Jun 8-9 Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM FLOAT 1
In FLOAT I, Campers learn outdoor skills and experience canoeing basics, fishing, basic survival skills, games, hiking, how to read a map, and much more while exploring McFarland and Hickory Grove Parks!
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Jun 12-16 Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Frogs Amazing Adaptions
Discover the amazing adaptations that animals have!
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Jun 12-16 Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Waterbugs Wild Water
Explore the wild, muddy, squishy world of water.
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Jun 20-23 Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Polliwogs: Furries, Feathers, Fliers, and Fins Camp
Children explore what makes each animal special, whether they have fur, feathers, fliers, or fins.
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Jun 20 Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Eco Arts Camp: A Walk on the Wild Side
Campers will enjoy plenty of creative activities while connecting to the nature at McFarland Park.
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Jun 22-23 Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM FLOAT 1
In FLOAT I, Campers learn outdoor skills and experience canoeing basics, fishing, basic survival skills, games, hiking, how to read a map, and much more while exploring McFarland and Hickory Grove Parks!
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Jun 24 Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Wild Tots - Camping Fun
June is National Camping Month, so let’s get outdoors and have some camping fun.
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Jun 29-30 Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM FLOAT 1
In FLOAT I, Campers learn outdoor skills and experience canoeing basics, fishing, basic survival skills, games, hiking, how to read a map, and much more while exploring McFarland and Hickory Grove Parks!
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Jul 5 Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM River Kayak
Spend a day on the river in a kayak!
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Jul 6-7 Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM FLOAT 1
In FLOAT I, Campers learn outdoor skills and experience canoeing basics, fishing, basic survival skills, games, hiking, how to read a map, and much more while exploring McFarland and Hickory Grove Parks!
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Jul 10-14 Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Waterbugs Wild Water
Explore the wild, muddy, squishy world of water.
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Jul 10-14 Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Frogs Amazing Adaptions
Discover the amazing adaptations that animals have!
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Jul 12 Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM CANCELLED - Pollinators, Plants, and People
Campers will get to experience all of Iowa in one day!
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Jul 17-20 Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Polliwogs: Dirt, Rocks, Plants, and Water Camp
Children experience nature using dirt, rocks, plants, and water and get dirty in the process!
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Jul 24-28 Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Frogs Adventure
Every day at Frogs camp is an adventure as children examine the natural world around them.
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Jul 24-28 Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Waterbugs Expeditions
Children will go on expeditions to find nature's wonders right here in Story County.
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Jul 31 - Aug 4 Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Waterbugs Expeditions
Children will go on expeditions to find nature's wonders right here in Story County.
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Jul 31 - Aug 4 Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Frogs Adventure
Every day at Frogs camp is an adventure as children examine the natural world around them.
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Aug 7-10 Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Polliwogs: Dirt, Rocks, Plants, and Water Camp
Children experience nature using dirt, rocks, plants, and water and get dirty in the process!
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Aug 8 Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CANCELLED - GPS
Come learn how to use a GPS, and learn the sport of geocaching.
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Aug 10-11 Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:01 AM FLOAT II
Campers will learn many outdoor skills and test these skills with a one-night camp out.
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