F.U.N. Camp Presents Challenges and Opportunity to Learn More About the Outdoors in Louisiana
OutdoorHub 10.18.11
Oct. 17, 2011– The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ (LDWF) Mother/Child FUN Camp, held October 7-9 at the Woodworth Outdoor Education facility, attracted ten families from around the state.
The FamiliesUnderstandingNature weekend offered parents and their children an opportunity to spend time together in the outdoors, re-establishing bonds and honing outdoor skills.
LDWF Education staff and volunteers worked with participants to introduce them to a variety of activities. Mothers and children spent time on the rifle range learning to safely shoot .22 rifles, with balloons and paint balls as their favorite targets. Archery, one of the most popular activities, allowed several participants the chance to demonstrate their skills. Windy conditions made canoeing a challenge, but the families acclimated and learned to adapt to unexpected conditions in the outdoors. Outdoor cooking, orienteering, outdoor crafts, night hiking, fishing and overnight tent camping rounded out the busy weekend.
FUN Camp is held twice each year. The Father
/Child FUN camp will be offered April 13-15, 2012 and Mother/Child FUN Camp will be offered again October 5-7, 2012. Pre-registration is required and space is limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration is $50 for each family (a parent and child). Each additional child is $25. The fee covers meals, lodging and supplies (including tents) used over the weekend. Bed linens and sleeping bags are NOT provided.
To obtain a registration form on-line, visit LDWF’s website at
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/fun-camp or contact Karen Edwards at 318-766-8144 or kedwards@wlf.la.gov.
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.louisiana.gov on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb or follow us on Twitter @LDWF.
