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Turtle Treks
Camping Trips
Turtle Treks are an overnight camping experience for girls in 2nd - 8th grade. These camping trips provide youth with a chance to visit parks across the state and in their own backyard. Through Turtle Treks, children have the opportunity to experience the ins-and-outs of camping while building friendships and enjoying the great outdoors!
Youth learn vital camping skills, such as how to set up tents, how to make a fire (and cook over it!), and Leave No Trace responsibilities, as well as information about Minnesota's natural resources. We talk about Minnesota's land, water, plants, animals, and the night sky while kids are entertained with games, lessons, activities, songs, riddles, and stories.


A huge thank you to all of the campers that joined us on our camping adventures this year! It was amazing to watch confidence grow and friendships flourish while connecting with nature.
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DR Turtle Treks
Driftless Region Turtle Treks

Who: Girls entering 4th - 6th grade in Fall of '26
Where: Perrot State Park in Trempealeau, WI
When: Tuesday, July 28 at 11am - Wednesday, July 29 at 11am
Fee: $75, includes all food, reservations + activities, and camping equipment (except a sleeping bag & pad)


Details: Campers will be dropped off at the park on Tuesday, July 28 at 11am and picked up on Wednesday, July 29 at 11am. Lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, and breakfast will all be provided. While there, HDT staffers Nora, Delaney, and Lindsay will teach campers the ins and outs of camping, including how to set up & take down a tent, how to build a fire, & how to cook over the fire! We’ll explore the park – hike the trails, check out the local wildlife, meet some of the local plants, & rent canoes to paddle on the Trempealeau River. Fingers crossed for a clear night for star gazing!
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