Indiana’s Salamonie Interpretive Center to Host Overnight Kids Camp

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 12.03.12

Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is inviting kids ages 7 to 11 to an overnight camp at Salamonie Interpretive Center, Dec. 28-29, to explore the winter night sky.

Camp will begin at 1 p.m., Dec. 28, with pick-up at 9 a.m. the next day.

Activities include constellation stories around the fire, a night hike, star gazing and more. Camp also includes an evening meal and nighttime snack on Dec. 28, and breakfast on Dec. 29.

Cost is $30 per child. Those who can’t spend the night are invited to attend Dec. 28, from 1 to 9 p.m. for $20 per child.

Registration is required. Call (260) 468-2127 to register or for more information.

The center is located at Salamonie Lake’s Lost Bridge West Recreation Area, off Highway 105, in western Huntington County.

For more information on other UWIS programs, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."