Day 2 of 2 Ribbit, Ribbit! Ready for a “toad-ally” awesome camp? Come spend time with some live amphibians and reptiles! Slither like a snake as we hike through the forest; run like a lizard as we play games; hop like a frog to the pond for exploration with nets; and, saunter like a turtle …

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Participants age 9 through adult will meet with certified archery staff to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery.  Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the Park District.  Archery supplies are cosponsored by the ODNR Division of Wildlife in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the …

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Participants age 9 through adult will meet with certified archery staff to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery.  Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the Park District.  Archery supplies are cosponsored by the ODNR Division of Wildlife in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the …

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Come explore the first JAMPD park! 50 years ago McLean Teddy Bear Park was the first property in Allen County to become part of the Park District. Plan on a 1-1.5-hour hike, be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Register by July 15.

A perennial favorite, Mr. Puppet is back and ready to entertain us with his cast of puppet characters.  In the entertainment business since 1996, Mr Puppet has honed his comedic timing and ability to relate to children and adults all in the same show.

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

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Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

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Local budding gospel musician-singer-songwriter, Ashton Crook will perform his own songs and renditions of standard gospel songs in a keyboard driven performance. Join us for a deeply meaningful evening under the summer sky.  

Join us for a wee bit of traditional Irish music, played by seasoned professionals. Toraigh's repertoire draws on much of the century-old traditional dance music and ballads of Ireland and Scotland and other Gaelic lands. You won’t be able to resist the urge to clap your hands along with the playful sounds of the traditional instruments.