Press Room

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 20, 2010
CONTACT:
Julie R. Frim
Community Relations Coordinator
Office: 740-638-5030
Cell: 614-806-6856
jfrim@thewilds.org

Scout Weekend Camping at the Wilds

CUMBERLAND, Ohio – Registration is open for the 2010 Scout Weekends this fall season at the Wilds. September 17-19 for Girl Scouts, and October 1-3 for Cub Scouts, the Wilds will offer a variety of activities.

Scout Weekends are tailored for children ranging from ages 5-15. Conservation Educators provide scouts with a hands-on learning environment to enjoy wildlife, while also working toward badge requirements. These weekends give scouts the opportunity to enjoy the Wilds like few other visitors. Activities include:

  • Safari tours
  • Campfires
  • Nature hikes

Registration fee is $150 per adult and $125 per scout which includes lodging in Mongolian yurts for two nights, four catered meals, and a Wilds patch for each scout. Reservations and pre-payment is required.

To register for this incredible event please call 740-638-5030 x2286 or reservations@thewilds.org.

The Wilds, one of the largest conservation centers in North America, is home to rare and endangered animals from around the world along with hundreds of indigenous species. The mission of the Wilds, a nonprofit organization, is to advance conservation through science, education and personal experience.

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