Introduction to Camping

Have you always wanted to go camping but feel nervous or intimidated about planning a trip?

This program will provide a wealth of knowledge for new campers or those planning and leading group trips. We will walk you through the basics of camping in four instruction sessions. The sessions will cover finding a place to camp, navigating online reservation systems, campsite rules, and what to do when you get there.

We will talk about gearing up for a campout:

• What do you need?
• Where do you get it?
• How do you use it?

You will learn about camp cooking, outdoor ethics, first aid, camp safety, and what to do in an emergency. After the sessions, our instructors will lead a camping trip to practice your skills at Durant Nature Preserve, Aug. 29 - 30. You must attend 3 of the 4 instruction sessions to participate in the campout. Please contact Forest Ridge Park for more information.

Details

Instruction sessions: First Thursday of every month (5/7, 6/4, 7/2, 8/6), 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Campout at Durant: Aug. 29 - 30
Ages: Sessions -18 and older/ Campout - Family/All ages
Cost: $65 resident /$80 non-resident
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