Washington County To Offer 2 Summer Camps For Kids

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN— Washington County announced it will offer day camps for different age ranges this summer.

The two camps that will be offered are "A Day in the Life" and "Outdoor Skills," the county said.

"A Day in the Life" has a capacity of 15 children and costs $192, which includes a vehicle permit for pick-up and drop-off, the county said.

Kids will learn about what it is like in "a day in the life" of various wildlife in the parks, make crafts, and meet special guests, the county said.

This program will be offered 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday for the following age ranges:

• for ages 8-10, June 14-June 17 at lake Elmo Park Reserve
• for ages 10-12, July 12-July 15 at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
• for ages 10-12, July 26-July 29 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve

"Outdoor Skills" also has a capacity of 15 children and costs $145, which also includes a vehicle permit for pick-up and drop-off, the county said.

This program will teach kids about survival skills, campsite preparation, how to use a compass, catching their own dinner, and how to identify wildlife, the county said.

This program will be offered 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday for the following age ranges:

• for ages 10-12, June 21-June 24 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
• for ages 8-10, July 19-July 22 at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
• for ages 8-10, Aug. 2-Aug. 5 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve

The county said that the summer camps will follow guidelines for COVID-19 protection.

You can find out more information here.

You can register here.