Jacksonport State Park announces Summer Science Day Camp:
Weird & Wonderful Wildlife, July 20 – 22 for ages 8 through 12!
Contact: Allyson Feather, Park Interpreter – 870-523-2143
Date: July 4, 2016
Don’t let your kids miss out on a great summer adventure at Jacksonport State Park! Make plans for them to attend Summer Science Day Camp in July to discover the Weird & Wonderful Wildlife of the White River Region. Each day has a different focus. You can attend just one day or all three!
Wednesday, July 20 – Lives of Birds
Today’s birding activities include an introduction to the birds of the White River, a bird hike, and a bird trivia game. You will get to make your own binoculars and two different bird feeders to take home!
Thursday, July 21 – Mammals of the White River!
Join us today to learn about the mammals that call Jacksonport home! You may even get the chance to search for “Whitey” our White River Monster. Test your mammal knowledge by playing “Guess That Critter”. Get creative with a tye-dyed shirt to keep.
Friday, July 22 – It’s Herp Day!
Today’s camp is all about snakes, turtles, and amphibians. Learn how to tell the difference
between a venomous snake and non-venomous snake. Come make a bead lizard and play a giant version of Snakes and Ladders. Who knows, you may even have a water balloon fight.
Date: July 20 – 22, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day.
Meeting place: Visitor Information Center, Jacksonport State Park
Admission: $10 per day, or all three days $25
Minimum of 5, maximum of 15 participants each day.
Advance reservations are required and must be made by 3 p.m. Monday afternoon July 18, 2016.
Children’s groups, Day Care Centers and Summer School children are encouraged to participate in this camp. For more information, please contact the park staff at Jacksonport State Park, 205 Avenue Street, and Newport, AR, 72112, telephone: (870) 523-2143 or email: Jacksonport@arkansas.com.
