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Mahaska County Conservation Events

Discovery Day Camp

Russell Wildlife Area

Wednesday, June 19, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Thursday, June 20, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Tuesday, June 18, 10:00am – 12:00pm Wednesday, June 19, 10:00am – 12:00pm Thursday, June 20, 10:00am – 12:00pm June 18-20, 2013 Ages 5 and younger 10:00 am - Noon $10.00 per camper Parents are welcome to attend. Kids will participate in indoor and outdoor activities to explore the different states of matter: solids, liquids and gases. To pre-register, call MCCB at (641)(673-9327. Informational packets will be sent to families in early June.

Jr. Naturalist Day Camp

Russell Wildlife Area

Tuesday, June 25, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday, June 26, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday, June 27, 10:00am – 2:00pm

June 25-27, 2013 Ages 6-12 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $20.00 per camper Campers will explore the outdoors through fishing, bowfishing, hiking and much more! To pre-register, call MCCB at (641)673-9327. Informational packets will be sent to families in early June.

Outdoor Adventure Day: For Adults

Russell Wildlife Area

Saturday, June 29, 9:00am – 3:30pm

This is a fun day just for adults!  Bring a friend and join the naturalist on an action-packed day of archery, fishing, bowfishing and canoeing.  Participants will need to bring a lunch, water bottle and sun screen.  No experience is necessary and there is no cost for this event!  Call MCCB to pre-register at (641)673-9327.   

Challenge Camp

Russell Wildlife Area

Tuesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 10, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday, July 11, 6:30pm
Friday, July 12 – 8:00am

July 9-12, 2013 Ages 10 and older 10:00 - 2:00 pm (Tues. & Wed.) 6:30 pm (Thurs.) - 8:00 am (Fri.) $20.00 per camper Camp size is limited to 15 kids. At this camp, kids will have the opportunity to challenge them selves in hiking, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, trapping, sleeping under the stars and more! Call MCCB at (641)673-9327 to pre-register. Informational packets will be sent to families in early June.