OUTDOOR REC SUMMER CAMP

WHERE: Little Pine State Park

WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 14 to Friday, Aug.. 16, 4-6 p.m. each night

NOTES: Kids in grades fourth through eighth are invited to an Outdoor Rec Summer Camp at Little Pine State Park. Join educations for three evenings of outdoor recreation instruction. There will be opportunities to discover a new activity each night including archery, fishing and kayaking.

Registration is required and priority will be given to participants that can make it to all three nights. It’s limited to ten kids.

All materials will be provided. Signups will last until August. 9. Those interested will meet at the boat launch on August. 14-15 and meet at the archery range (northern end of the park) on Aug. 16.

To register, go to https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/outdoor-rec-summer-camp?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=DCNR+Calendar+of+Events. Please contact Ian Loewen at 570-753-6005 with any questions.

WHAT’S OUT AT NIGHT HIKE

WHERE: Hyner Run State Park and Little Pine State Park

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. (Little Pine) and Saturday, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. (Hyner Run).

NOTES: Join the park naturalist to use the senses for a hike about what’s out at night. Please bring sturdy shoes or boots and a flashlight. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new community guidelines.

Those interested in the Hyner Run program should meet at the amphitheater by the pool. Those interested in the Little Pine program should meet at the beginning of Lake Shore Trail by the kiosk at the top of the dam.

STREAM STUDY

WHERE: Hyner Run State Park and Little Pine State Park

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 23 at 3:30 p.m. (Little Pine) and Saturday, Aug. 24 at 3:30 pm. (Hyner Run)

NOTES: Join the park naturalist for a stream study and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Please wear shoes to get wet. The program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather, high water or new community guidelines.

Those interested should meet at the foot bridge by the pool for the Hyner Run program. Those interested in the Little Pine program should meet at the foot bridge at the lower picnic area.