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Charles Mill Welcome Back Weekend & Solar Eclipse
April 5 - April 7
Due to weather and flooding – we have some changes to the program schedules. Some locations have changed, and some programs unfortunately will be cancelled. Changes are highlighted below.
Friday, April 5 Welcome Back Seasonal Campers!!!
5-7pm Traveling Program & Craft – Look for our traveling program staff on the golf cart as they travel through the camp areas stopping at campsites with 2024 event information and a fun craft kit!
7:30-8:30pm Family BINGO – Cancelled
Saturday, April 6
10am-12pm Solar Eclipse Painting for Adults –Rescheduled for April 13 Meet at the Messerly Recreation Center to paint a solar eclipse landscape with Linda Goodman. $15 per person. All materials provided, online registration required at https://mwcd.ticketleap.com.
2-3pm Galaxy Craft for Kids – Meet at the main camp shelter to learn about space and make a galaxy jar to take home.
4-5pm Solar Eclipse 101 – The solar eclipse will be happening on Monday, April 8! Meet at the main camp shelter to learn about the eclipse and what to expect.
7-9pm Wagon Tours – Take a wagon tour of the park and learn about the campground, plus enjoy information about the upcoming solar eclipse. Meet at the main camp shelter.
Sunday, April 7
1-2pm Tie Dye T-shirts – Make a colorful and unique creation in the grass near main camp shelter! T-shirts will be available for purchase, cash only. Shirts will be $10 each, youth small to 3XL. Sizes are first come, first served. *Limited Edition Solar Eclipse Design*
3-4pm Space Junk – Discover what is floating through space and make a bag of your own space junk to enjoy! Meet at the main camp shelter.
5-6pm Solar Art for All Ages – Use the sun’s power to make a unique piece of artwork! Meet at the main camp shelter.
7:30-9pm Campfire & Stargazing – Cancelled
