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Sunday, September 15, 2024

GSLSP! Compass Clarification Class
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Calling all Girl Scouts.. Come join us at Red Top for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day! Have you ever wanted your kids to learn how to use a compass and a map? Join us as we clarify and demystify exactly how to use a compass and learn how to put it to practical use. Simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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GSLSP! Survival Shelter Building
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Calling all Girl Scouts.. Come join us at Red Top for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day! Do you have the know-how to be able to construct a shelter to keep you safe and dry? Come prepare for the worst with us as we discuss the different types of survival shelters and build some of our own. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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GSLSP! Survival Fire Building
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Calling all Girls Scouts for Girl Scouts Love State Park Day! Do you have the skills to effectively build and maintain a fire without the use of lighter or matches? Knowing how to construct a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Come get properly educated. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Survival Shelter Building
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
How would you fare in a survival situation? Do you have the know-how to be able to construct a shelter to keep you safe and dry? Come prepare for the worst with us as we discuss the different types of survival shelters and build some of our own. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Building
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
So you've seen every season of "Alone", but do you have the skills to effectively build and maintain a fire without the use of lighter or matches? Knowing how to construct a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Come get properly educated. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Compass Clarification Class
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 4 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Have you ever wanted your kids to learn how to use a compass and a map? It is a very valuable skill to have! Join us as we clarify and demystify exactly how to use a compass and learn how to put it to practical use. This program is geared towards younger children. Simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Hammock Camping 101
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 2 PM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Ever wanted to hammock camp, but aren't quite sure what to do? Or maybe you have hammock camped before and just want a refresher. Join a ranger to learn the basics of camping, what to look for in a campsite, and most importantly, how to set up your hammock safely. Ages 10+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Orienteering at Red Top
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Getting to where you want to go is easy! As long as you have Google Maps. Buuut, what happens if you don't?... Come learn this VALUABLE life skill with us, and be able to successfully navigate an area using a map and compass! We will meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. Maps and compasses will be provided. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Campfire and S'mores
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Join us at the campground fire ring for s’mores and conversation! Bring a chair. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Orienteering at Red Top
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Getting to where you want to go is easy! As long as you have Google Maps. Buuut, what happens if you don't?... Come learn this VALUABLE life skill with us, and be able to successfully navigate an area using a map and compass! We will meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. Maps and compasses will be provided. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, September 27, 2024

Compass Clarification Class
Friday, Sep 27, 2024 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Have you ever wanted your kids to learn how to use a compass and a map? It is a very valuable skill to have! Join us as we clarify and demystify exactly how to use a compass and learn how to put it to practical use. This program is geared towards younger children. Simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, September 28, 2024

Campfire Adventures
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come and create lasting memories at our campfire. Make this a family affair. Join us for skits and songs. Don't forget the smores. Bring a favorite story to tell. Limited to 40 people. Call to reserve your spot now before it is gone. Wear appropriate clothing and bring your own seating $5.00 per person $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Orienteering at Red Top
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Getting to where you want to go is easy! As long as you have Google Maps. Buuut, what happens if you don't?... Come learn this VALUABLE life skill with us, and be able to successfully navigate an area using a map and compass! We will meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. Maps and compasses will be provided. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, October 5, 2024

Hammock Camping 101
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 12 PM to 1 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Ever wanted to hammock camp, but aren't quite sure what to do? Or maybe you have hammock camped before and just want a refresher. Join a ranger to learn the basics of camping, what to look for in a campsite, and most importantly, how to set up your hammock safely. Ages 10+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Campfire Building Contest
Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 10 AM to 1 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come and join our Park Naturalist as we build 10 campfires. Who can get water to boil the fastest? Learn the tricks to start a fire and keep it burning.Bring your own meal to cook in or on the fire. Sign up today to reserve your space. Limited to 30 participants Fixin's for stores will be provided. $5.00 per person $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, October 19, 2024

Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 6 PM to 9 PM
Hamburg State Park - Mitchell, GA
Fall Festival at Hamburg State Park. We will offer wagon rides through the campground that will stop along the way for trick and treats! We will also be playing a fall themed movie. There will be games and a costume contest for our guests! For those camping with us, we will host a site decoration contest! and concessions will be available. $2-$8 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Campfire Basics
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Join a ranger and work with others to learn how to build a campfire without any matches and the basics of fire safety. Celebrate what you accomplished with s'mores at the end! Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-Registration is required, for this event. Call the Park Office to register. Ages 8+ $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Campfire Laughter
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Create Everlasting Memories around the Campfire. Fun time for all. It's a FAMILY AFFAIR. Songs, sounds, stories and skits, oh yeh!!! and SMORES!!! Limited to the first 40 people. Be sure to reserve a place now. Bring your own sitting or laying arrangements (blankets $5.00 per participant $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 6:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Florence Marina State Park - Omaha, GA
Bring your best pumpkin to our pumpkin decorating contest! Painted and carved pumpkins will be allowed this year! Judging will be at the comfort station in the campground, trick or treaters will judge pumpkin as they pass through. 1st and 2nd place winners will be awarded prizes. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Campsite Decorating Contest
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 6:45 PM to 7 PM
Florence Marina State Park - Omaha, GA
Campers, join our campsite decorating contest! Bring your best halloween decorations, prizes given to 1st and 2nd place. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Trick or Treat at the Park
Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 6 PM to 8 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come trick or treating at the Park. It's a family affair. Come and judge the best RV camper and the best campsite. See which family dresses up the most. Listen to nature and look for candy. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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