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Youth entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grades get a chance to put all their outdoor skills to use during a paddling adventure and an overnight camping stay at Botna Bend Park. Participants arrive at Arrowhead at 8:00 a.m. for a day building canoeing skills & learning water safety. Our second day will start out at 8:00 a.m. at the Eddington Memorial Park in Avoca (location subject to change) where we will embark on a canoeing adventure down the West Nishnabotna River Water Trail to our overnight camp out location at Botna Bend park. Parents can pick up their campers at 11:00 a.m. at Botna Bend Park the next day (location subject to change).

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited. 

• What: Into the Wild is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grade (students ages 12 to 14).
• Where: The camp will be held at Arrowhead Park in Neola, IA and Botna Bend Park in Hancock, IA.
• When: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27th and 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 28th through 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29th.
• Pricing: The cost for this three-day camp is $100.00 per camper and includes both days of activities, supplies, & overnight camping needs.
• Camps may be attended by students in the listed grades only. No additional students or parents, please.
• Please note: The overnight stay is weather-permitting.
• Campers will need to provide:
  • A sack lunch for the first and second day of camp (two lunches total)
  • A refillable water bottle
  • Sunblock
  • Insect repellent
  • For the overnight stay: a sleeping bag and change of clothes.
• Recommended clothing includes a hat, sunglasses, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. 
• Tents, outdoor gear & meals during the overnight stay will be provided. 

Friday, June 30th will be a backup rain date.

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