Camp Watershed offered for students

Rural Action, a local nonprofit with offices in New Philadelphia, has a multi-day outdoor summer camp planned for June 13-17.

Children ages 8-12 are invited to attend. Caregivers can drop their children off at Tuscora Park between 8 and 8:30 a.m., and pick them back up at Tuscora Park at 4 p.m.

Children will be shuttled from the park to various locations around the county where they can explore and learn about their environment. Lunch is provided daily. The cost for the week’s activities is $75.

This will be the ninth year of Camp Watershed.

Campers will spend their days learning about watersheds, macroinvertebrates, acid mine drainage, recycling and more. There will be plenty of chances to get dirty while exploring, hiking, and playing in local creeks.

Campers will even spend a morning learning the ins-and-outs of fishing. Everything from habitat requirements, proper handling, and baiting a hook. All followed by a chance to test their new skills in a stocked pond.

For more information, contact Sarah Robinson at sarahr@ruralaction.org or visit bit.ly/campwatershed2022. Registration closes on Monday, June 6. Some limited financial assistance is available.

Rural Action is a regional community development organization with a 32-county footprint working with members and community leaders on a range of quality of life, environmental, and economic projects across rural Appalachian Ohio. Its mission is to build a more just economy by developing the region’s assets in environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable ways. Learn more about Rural Action at www.ruralaction.org.

Tuscora Park is located at 161 Tuscora Ave NW, New Philadelphia.