Camping trips for youth teach love of outdoors

Happy Dancing Turtle is offering two overnight camping experiences for girls in second- through eighth-grades.

Through the trips, or “Turtle Treks,” girls will have the opportunity to experience the ins-and-outs of camping while building friendships and enjoying time outdoors.

Girls taking part in Turtle Treks will learn vital camping skills like how to set up a tent, how to start and cook over a fire, and Leave No Trace responsibilities. “We learn about Minnesota’s land, water, plants, animals, and the night sky while exploring state parks and other beautiful sites in our great state,” said Program Coordinator Michelle Hoefs.

The Turtle Trek for girls who will be entering fifth- through eighth-grades this fall is to Lake Bemidji State Park Aug. 13-15. For girls entering second- through fourth-grades the Turtle Trek will be to Sand Lake property in Pine River Aug. 20-21.

For more information and fees, go to happydancingturtle.org/turtle-treks or contact Michelle Hoefs at (218) 587-2303 or info@happydancingturtle.org

Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit dedicated to growing good stewards of the planet by providing education, programs, and experiences for youth and adults that inspire wonder and empower change.