Kids experience wild spaces

Hanna Petersen hpetersen@pgcitizen.ca

The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is holding a five-day fun camp for children aged eight through 14 at a location near Fort St. John.

The BCWF’s wilderness-based day camp will be held at the North Peace Rod & Gun Club August 21 through 25.

Wild Kidz participants learn outdoor skills, wilderness safety and experience the region’s wild spaces in a fun, safe environment.

This outdoors-based day camp includes visits to local ecological attrac- tions, such as provincial or national parks, fishing, archery, map and compass orienteering, marksmanship, shelter-building and even practical First Aid.

BCWF members deliver programs and demonstrations all day, Monday through Friday, and the week wraps up with a BBQ party and archery tournament. There’s an early bird discount that ends on April 14 and registration is limited. BCWF members also receive a discount at registration. However, if cost is a barrier those interested can contact youth@bcwf.bc.ca to apply for a subsidy.