Pleasant Hill Survival Skills Weekend

Wednesday, July 23                        

10am-3pm     Outdoor Adventure Day Camp (ages 11-14) – Explore the world of thrilling adventures with kayaking, nature hikes, survival skills, campfire building and cooking, and archery. Registration required at www.mwcd.org/tickets

Friday, July 25        

4-5pm          Nature Center Open – Visit the Nature Room in the Welcome Center to learn how Nature in Ohio Survives.

5-7pm          Traveling Program Golf Cart – Watch for the traveling program golf cart with weekend schedules.

8-9pm          Stargazing – Stop by the Welcome Center deck to use a park telescope and get a closer look at the stars.

Saturday, July 26             Survival Skills Weekend

All Day        Nature Hike – Use the new OuterSpatial trails app to take a self-guided nature hike. Learn more about the app and how to download at www.MWCD.org/OuterSpatial

9-10am      Nature Center Open – Visit the Nature Room in the Welcome Center to learn how nature in Ohio survives.

11am-12pm Shelter Building – Head to Picnic Shelter #2 to turn a tarp into a survival shelter. Shelter from the elements is vital for survival. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

1-2pm        Survival Bracelets – Make your own paracord bracelet in the Welcome Center. These bracelets are designed to unravel when an emergency calls for rope. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

3:30-4:30pm LIVE Bird Show – Learn about Ohio’s birds and their special survival adaptations at the Welcome Center. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

5-6pm         Cast Iron Cooking – Bring a can of vegetables and help us stir as we make a beef and vegetable stew over the fire by the Welcome Center.  All who donate or help get a bowl of stew. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

7-8pm         Campfire and Karaoke – Join us at the fire by the welcome center for Karaoke and a sweet treat (while supplies last).  All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Sunday, July 27                       

1-4pm          Poker Paddle – Paddle around the lake to collect poker chips and compete for the best and worst poker hands. Grand prize is a KAYAK! Registration required at www.mwcd.org/tickets