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Spring Youth Archery Lessons (4 of 4)
Spring Youth Archery Lessons (4 of 4)
Looking to Explore Archery? Whether trying it for the first time or looking for additional practice, our archery lessons are great for youth ages 8 & up! Taught by USA Archery-certified instructors, these weekly lessons will improve archery shooting skills. We will cover archery safety, equipment, and proper shooting form through interactive shooting and games.…
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JDUB Academy: Outdoor Adventures
JDUB Academy: Outdoor Adventures
Pop, Bang, Splash: Outdoor Adventures at Gardner Camp Get outside this summer at Gardner Camp! Explore hidden places by kayak as we learn how to paddle. After learning bow and arrow basics, test yourself at the archery range shooting for candy, or popping balloons. Plink away on the air gun range aiming at targets that…
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JDub Academy Outdoor Adventures
JDub Academy Outdoor Adventures
Pop, Bang, Splash: Outdoor Adventures at Gardner Camp Get outside this summer at Gardner Camp! Explore hidden places by kayak as we learn how to paddle. After learning bow and arrow basics, test yourself at the archery range shooting for candy, or popping balloons. Plink away on the air gun range aiming at targets that…
1 event,
JDub Academy Outdoor Adventures
JDub Academy Outdoor Adventures
Pop, Bang, Splash: Outdoor Adventures at Gardner Camp Get outside this summer at Gardner Camp! Explore hidden places by kayak as we learn how to paddle. After learning bow and arrow basics, test yourself at the archery range shooting for candy, or popping balloons. Plink away on the air gun range aiming at targets that…
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Star Party – Summer Constellations & Big Dipper Guide
Star Party – Summer Constellations & Big Dipper Guide
Our Basic Star Party, in partnership with Quincy Teen Reach, is perfect for introducing the night sky to youth and adults. Gardner Camp has the best viewing sky in the entire region. We kick off the party inside our amazing StarLab planetarium where groups can fly to Mars and the Moon as well as view…
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Father’s Day Family Fun Shoot
Father’s Day Family Fun Shoot
Start an annual Father's Day tradition on the trap range at Gardner Camp. Spend an afternoon with your son/daughter/grandchild experiencing fun competitions and challenges to see who is awarded bragging rights. A safety orientation will commence prior to shooting. Try your hand shooting with the Crazy Quail machine and compete for prizes. A cookout will follow our…
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Full Moon Kayak
Full Moon Kayak
Enjoy a peaceful, quiet, moonlit kayaking experience under the stars on our beautiful Mississippi River wetlands. Paddle through a glow course and search for glowing treats floating in the water. Lay back, float along, and look at the stars as we point out summer constellations. This event is provided in partnership with the Illinois Conservation…
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Wildlife Encounters: Turtle Ecology
Wildlife Encounters: Turtle Ecology
Did you know that an adult snapping turtle can bite through a wooden broom handle and can weigh as much as an average 6th-grade boy?! Find out more about these fascinating living 'dinosaurs' found in our area. Gardner Camp is home to a variety of turtle species including red-eared sliders, painted turtles, and snappers among…
