Outdoor School to hold family campout

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FORT KLAMATH, Ore. - Klamath Outdoor Science School (KOSS) is offering a Family Campout on Sept.19-20 for families with children 5 years and up, The camp will run from 9:00 AM Saturday through lunch on Sunday, and will be held at its camp in Sun Pass State Forest, adjacent to Kimball State Park.

Each family will have the exclusive use of one of the KOSS yurts or tents, or families may bring their own tents. The bunks have mattresses, but you will need your own bedding. Delicious outdoor meals will be provided from dinner on Saturday through lunch on Sunday. Families should bring their own lunches for Saturday.

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Campers will explore forest and aquatic habitats through fun art and science activities, games, an evening program, and a night hike led by experienced outdoor educators. There will be activities for parents and kids together, with other activities just for kids and just for parents.

Parents can expect to gain some outdoor education tips and tools, including a free copy of Project Learning Tree’s Nature Activities for Families booklet. Parents will also sample some of the experiences their children have when they attend outdoor school or summer camp! Kids can gain confidence being away from parents in the outdoors for short periods. Everyone will have fun and learn something new about nature!

All Covid-19 protocols will be practiced. Masks are required for everyone, social distancing will be practiced, and group sizes will be 10 or fewer.

The cost is $50 per person, but some need-based assistance may be possible for large families. Register and pay online at www.klamathoutdoorschool.org or call 541-850-8218.  You may also email kossreservations@gmail.com for more information.

Source: Klamath Outdoor Science School