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Special Interest Sessions

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Animals & More

I ♥ Critters
Animals are wonderful Critters!  Spend time caring for the camp farm animals.  A trip to Earth Way Farms will be a highlight of this session to learn from their farm specialists about goats, sheep, pigs and other farm activities.

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Reptile Club
Frogs, turtles and snakes are fascination creatures that live both in and out of the water.  If you want to learn more about these interesting creatures, this is the session for you. 

          

Session Title	Location	Session #	Dates	Ages
Reptile Club	Camp Friendship	219	June 29-July 4	8-21
Reptile Club	Camp Friendship	244	August 3-8	8-Sr

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Arts & the Creative You

Are you interested in artistic expression?  If so, enjoy a week of drama, dance, creative arts and crafts at Camp Friendship, Eden Wood or Camp New Hope this summer.  The enjoyment comes from personal involvement; the reward is having the opportunity to express yourself through your handiwork. Discover the imaginative you in one of the following sessions.

Memories of Friendship/Scrap Book Corner

Create a photo history of great times with friends.  Make your own memory book with your favorite photos.  Bring 15-20 photos of great times, friends and family members and we'll have the scrapbook and all the supplies to create a special book!

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Jazzy Jewelry/Razzle Dazzle Jewelry/Jewelry Jam

Use many new and imaginative techniques to make your necklace or bracelet.  Jazz it up with attractive beads.  Bedazzle yourself with a new creation of jewelry and take it home and show off your own fashionable design.

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Friendship Art Studio
Perfect for the budding artist.  Create cool art projects...dabble in watercolors, mosaics, splatter paints, and chalk art.  Display your work in the Friendship Art Gallery at the end of the week.

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Shirt "Tales"
Learn the fabulous art of fabric design at our Shirt "Tales" session!  Our staff will teach you about fabric painting, tie-dyeing, stenciling and more.  Try your hand at leatherwork, too.

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Crafting Craze
Do you want more time in the Arts and Crafts hut?  Create more art on the easel, build a new craft with clay, or bring home a new tie-dyed t-shirt to show off your artistic skill at home.  This session is for all those campers who crave more time to create.

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Cooking

Cookie Monster
Rocky Road, Honey ginger snap and delicious Oatmeal Raisin are just some of the cookies for your sweet tooth.  Build your cookie cookbook to take home and share with friends and family.

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Fishing

Learn the art of fishing at Camp Friendship. These sessions give you plenty of time to fish for sunfish, crappie, bass and more at local lakes.  Learn to bait a hook, cast, and master other fishing basics and more.  Please refer to session schedule for levels.

Fishing - Camp Friendship

• Hook, Line & Sinker, Level 1 is for those who want to learn the basics of fishing.
• Hook, Line & Sinker, Level 2 is for the fisherperson who has experienced the basics.

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Horseback Riding

If you love horses, these sessions at Camp Friendship & Eden Wood are for you! You'll learn basic riding fundamentals and how to feed, groom, and saddle a horse. These sessions are offered through cooperative agreements with other riding programs that specialize in working with children and adults with disabilities. Experienced teachers and our staff will provide supervision and instruction. Be sure to bring closed-toe shoes to wear while riding; no sandals or flip-flops allowed! (Certain medical and physical conditions may limit participation. Call us if you have questions.) Riders will spend 1 to 2 hours at a neighboring riding program.

Level 1 is for new riders to learn the basics of riding and how to groom, feed and saddle a horse.

Level 2 is for riders who have participated in a riding program and will advance their horse knowledge, riding skills and abilities.

Saddle up

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Music, Singing & Dancing

All three camps will be alive with the sound of music this summer, and you can be part of it! Experience music through singing, playing instruments and dancing.

Movin' & Groovin'/Dance Fever/Everybody Dance Now
Just got to get up and dance!  If you love to dance to a wide variety of music then these sessions are for you.  Well play today's rock, oldies and a little country for those two steppers.  Learn line dancing and a country western two step.  Perform at the camp talent show.

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Teach the World to Sing
For the experienced vocalist or anyone who enjoys singing, this will be a fun time. Share your love of music while singing old favorites or learning new songs.

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Outdoor Fun

Sports Sampler
Attention sports fans! Sign up to learn and practice the basics of a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, softball, archery and more. The emphasis is on fitness and fun.

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Pedal Power
Pedal your way to summer fun!  Sessions are designed for kids and adults who are familiar with the basics of bicycling and want to improve their skills.  We encourage you to bring your own bike and helmet to these sessions; however, some bicycles are available.

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Sports Seekers
Come on, come all sports fans!  This is your chance to learn and participate in a variety of recreation activities.  Besides learning about many different sports, you will also take in a Twins baseball game.  Prepare to be energized and ready for some fun!

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Water Fun

The Big Splash
A celebration for those who love water, water sports, and water games. This week will provide lots of water fun including swimming, canoeing, paddle boats, fishing, a beach party, and Eden Wood's famous water carnival. Visit a water park...make sure to pack your swimsuit and towel.

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