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Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center

4007 N. Farm Rd. 171 • Springfield

417-833-3291 • ParkBoard.org/Camps continued from page 16.

Spend the week with horses in the barn and the arena at Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center. Half- or full-day camps for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders ages 7-17. Camp includes safety rules, haltering, saddling, grooming, and handling, combined with daily barn chores and riding skills. Participants are assigned their own horse for the week. Friday performances highlight learned skills. Space is limited. Presented by Springfield-Greene County Park Board. See ad on page 19.

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium

600 West Sunshine • Springfield Education Office: 417-225-1162 • wondersofwildlife.org/camps Dive into summer with an EdVenture at Wonders of Wildlife. Experience the wonder with four- or five-day summer camps that run from the end of May through mid-August. Your camper will learn about the creatures that call Wonders of Wildlife home while testing their survival skills, encountering live animals, exploring nature, and creating memories. From kindergarten to high school, students learn through games, crafts, and experiments for an unforgettable summer experience. Kindergarten: both half-day and full-day available; 1st-12th grade, full-day 8 a.m.-3 p.m., with Stay and Play available from 3-5:30 p.m. To register, visit the website. See ad on page 15.

Summer camps continue on page 20.