The 2013 Junior Explorer Program begins this weekend on June 15 and 16 for kids who want to become a Lake Casitas Recreation Area Jr. Explorer! Keep reading for the information on all the summer sessions this year.
The Jr. Explorer program will provide youths ages 8 to 12 with informative activities to earn their patch during camping visits at Lake Casitas.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LAKE CASITAS
The Jr. Explorer program will provide youths ages 8 to 12 with informative activities to earn their patch during camping visits at Lake Casitas.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LAKE CASITAS
Want to know what lives in the dark deep waters of Lake Casitas? Do you know the name of the big blue birds you see? Do we really have bears and mountain lions here? Find out by becoming a Lake Casitas Jr. Explorer!
Earn your official Jr. Explorer patch by attending a two-day workshop, and completing the workbook this summer.
SESSION DATES & TOPICS
Saturday June 15, 9 - 11 am Picnic #1
SESSION DATES & TOPICS
Saturday June 15, 9 - 11 am Picnic #1
"Bees and Butterflies"
Learn all about bees from our bee expert Bill Weinerth. Mr. Weinerth has fifty years' experience in keeping bees and will discuss the importance of bees, why bees swarm, what to do if you encounter a swarm and more! He will also discuss our local butterflies with a special focus on our beautiful Monarchs!
Sunday, June 16, 9 - 10 am Picnic #1
"Camping and Fire Safety" Plus review the workbook and receive your patch after completion.
Saturday, July 6, 9 - 11 am Picnic #1
"Animals at Dusk"
Night Safety and Astronomy and Work Book
Sunday, July 7, 9 - 10 am Picnic #1
"Animals at Dark"
Review workbook and receive a patch for completion.
Saturday, August 17, 9 - 11 am Picnic #1
"Lake Casitas Our Backyard"
Camp Safety, Birds, Lake Map and Work Book
Sunday, August 18, 9 - 10 am Picnic #1
"Camping and Fire Safety"
Review workbook and receive a patch for completion.
Saturday, August 31, 9 - 11 am picnic #1
"Wild Woods and Feathers"
Flora and Fauna of the Recreation Area and Work Book
Sunday, Sept 1, 9 - 10 am Picnic #1
"Water Conservation"
Review workbook and receive a patch for completion.
For more information visit http://www.casitaswater.org
Contact Park Services Officer Rob Weinerth at rweinerth@casitaswater.com for more information.
For more information visit http://www.casitaswater.org
Contact Park Services Officer Rob Weinerth at rweinerth@casitaswater.com for more information.
