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Turtle Treks

Turtle Treks is 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.

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Who: Girls entering 2nd - 4th grade Fall of '23

Where: Sand Lake Property, Pine River

When: August 22 - 23

Fee: $30, includes all food, activities, and camping equipment (except sleeping bag)

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Details: Campers will be dropped off at the campsite at 2 pm on Tuesday, August 22 and picked up there at 10 am on Wednesday, August 23. While there, HDT staffers will teach campers the ins and outs of camping, including how to set up and take down a tent, how to build a fire and cook over it. We'll swim, play games, and get to know each other as we sit around the campfire.

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Who: Girls entering 5th-8th grade Fall of '23

Where: Lake Bemidji State park

When: July 11 - 13

Fee: $150, includes all reservation fees, food, activities, and camping equipment (except sleeping bag)

Details: Campers will be dropped off at the campsite at 4 pm on Tuesday, July 11 and picked up there at 3 pm on Thursday, July 13. While there, HDT staffers will teach campers the ins and outs of camping, including how to set up and take down a tent, how to build a fire and cook over it. We’ll explore the park including the bog walk, geocaching, canoeing, and swimming! The deadline for sign-up is July 7.

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