MFU announces day camps
St. Paul (June 4, 2012) - Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) offers several day camps throughout the summer. At the day camps children participate in classic children’s games that teach them about cooperation, an important building block for strong rural communities. Cooperative educational games show children the importance of working together in teams to reach goals. Children also get involved in several fun activities such as crafts, fun songs, skits, and leadership lessons, all in a positive environment.
"The Minnesota Farmers Union day camps are a great opportunity for kids to learn more about farms and where their food comes from,” said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President.
This summer, MFU will hold nine day camps throughout the state, and they are:
Saturday, June 9 1 – 4 p.m. Lake Crystal Area Rec. Center
Monday, June 11 1 – 4:30 p.m. Dairy Day Camp, Goodhue
Tuesday, June 12 5 – 8:30 p.m Earthrise Farm, Madison
Wednesday, June 13 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Berglund Park, Palisade
Friday, June 15 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Pahl’s Market, Apple Valley
Saturday, July 16 4 – 8 p.m. Olmsted History Center
Sunday, July 17 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pine Grove Park, Little Falls
Monday, July 18 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Swimming Pool Park, Ivanhoe
Tuesday, July 19 12 – 4:30 p.m. Lake Sarah, Erskine
The fees for day camp range from free to $5. For more information or to sign up for a day camp, contact Glen Schmidt, MFU Education Director at glen@mfu.org or 651.288.4066. Day camps are made possible from the generous donations of CHS Foundation and Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation.