Rachael Phillos, Killens Pond State Park, 302-284-4299
Necia Beck, Delaware State Parks 302-739-9175 Necia.Beck@state.de.us

Killens Pond State Park accepting registrations for winter mini-camps

FELTON (Dec. 13) – Killens Pond State Park has the solution for parents who don’t know how to keep children aged 7 to 12 occupied on school holidays.  Winter mini-camps are scheduled for Dec. 27 – 30, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21 to coincide with winter school holidays.   

Camps are held from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.at the Killens Pond Nature Center.  Reservations are required and may be made by calling 302-284-4299. 

Winter Fun Day Camp
Dec. 27-30
$35 per day, or all four days for $120
Children will explore the wonders of winter, create awesome crafts and gooey science experiments, and play fun games.

Survivor Camp
Jan. 17
$35
Campers will learn how the Inuit survived the harsh winter weather, how to build a shelter and how to make a fire. 

Wild About Animals Camp
Feb. 21
$35
The park naturalist will teach children about the animals of the park.  Campers will help take care of the Nature Center’s reptile and amphibian collection. 

Killens Pond State Park is conveniently located at 5025 Killens Pond Road in Felton, just off of Route 13.  More information about these and other programs offered by Delaware State Parks is available at www.destateparks.com 

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