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Learn to make cords from the fibre of the Filamental Yucca plant in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to prepare the fibres and braid them into a wearable bracelet! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Olympic event! In honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jack Hill State Park will host our very own Olympics inspired event. Come on down to get active and enjoy some friendly competition. Will you go for gold? $5 plus $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Come join our rangers for a fun-filled evening of songs, skits, and more! Meet us in the campground at the picnic shelter beside Comfort Station 3. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of delightful fun and s'mores. Some chairs are provided but feel free to bring your own. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray. $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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It's Back! Our Junior Ranger Day Camp for Ages 10-17 is going on from July 22 - July 25. $100 for the full week or $25 per day if your camper isn't unavailable to come the full week. Each day features a morning hike, archery, a service project and a chance to swim or kayak, and many other fun activities. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 8-12. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Kids 9-12 are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of activities! We'll hike, learn to use a compass and map, build a shelter, find a hidden geocache, and more! There will also be a kids craft and at the end of the day our Junior Rangers will be awarded their badge! $20 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Take some time and relax with the family by enjoying an outdoor movie together. Bring some spare change for popcorn, Sno-cones, and drinks. We meet at Lake Liberty located in front of the park office. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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How did colonists start fires without manual lighters? This beginner lesson covers basic fire-building with an iron steel striker and flint. Offered inside the scenic Fort parade grounds! Space is limited and registration is required. Cost is $20 per person. Materials are included. $20. 912-437-4770.
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Join us at our Interpretive Center to create your personalized walking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your size. We will provide sandpaper and a sealer to protect your walking stick. Bring your own pocket knife. Pre=register at the Visitor Center prior to the class. We will see you there! $8 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Bring family and friends to the campground picnic pavilion. Create your own colorful origami jumping frog. These frogs are lots of fun for playing or having a friendly frog race. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Have your own little piece of nature for your home. Learn about soil macroinvertebrates, moss, and soil. Stop by the picnic tables behind the Visitor Center anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 PM to build your own terrarium. $6 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Craft your very own cornhusk doll, a toy commonly played with in the 18th century. Perfect for younger ages AND adults! Cost: $2 for supplies. $2. 912-437-4770.
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come join us at the Nature Hut for some fun nature crafts. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us for two days of awesome summer fun at our Jr. Ranger Camp! We will have tons of ranger led activities including hiking, paddling, swimming, nature talks, crafts, history, and more!
Ages 7-13. Registration is required. 10 kids max per camp.
Please contact the park office to register. $45 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for two days of awesome summer fun at our Jr. Ranger Camp! We will have tons of ranger led activities including hiking, paddling, swimming, nature talks, crafts, history, and more!
Ages 7-13. Registration is required. 10 kids max per camp.
Please contact the park office to register. $45 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Learn to make cords from the fibre of the Filamental Yucca plant in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to prepare the fibres and braid them into a wearable bracelet! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Meet in the Event Room inside of the Visitor's Center for indoor activities to start the day. Then explore nature with park staff walking on the paved Lakeside Trail. We will make pinecone bird feeders to feed the birds at your home. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the picnic tables behind the Visitor Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Come join our rangers for a fun-filled evening of songs, skits, and more! Meet us in the campground at the picnic shelter beside Comfort Station 3. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of delightful fun and s'mores. Some chairs are provided but feel free to bring your own. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray. $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Flex your creativity with this fun craft day. We will be doing hands on crafts and education. This will be held outdoors so bring closed toed shoes, bug spray, and water. Pre-registration required. Ages 6+. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come see us at the interpretive Center and join in on a fun craft for all ages! Colorful butterflies and realistic roses! We have plenty of colors to choose from so let your imagination run wild. Take your creation home and enjoy it for years to come. Stop in at the Visitor Center prior to the craft to sign up. See you there! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Sweetwater Creek is proud to put on its first Celebration of Snakes! This indoor event will feature a film screening of RATTLED: Conserving Rattlesnakes in Appalachia created by The Orianne Society. Folks will have the chance to meet live reptiles. There will be outdoor games set up. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Meet at the campground pavilion for a watermelon craft! All the fun of the mess with none of the clean up. Kids of all ages welcome. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Our traditional Junior Ranger Camp is condensed into an action-packed day of fun at the Fort. We welcome all ages for Team Altie campers to learn about history. These day camps run from 9am to 3pm and cost $50 per camper. Please register in advance since space is limited! $50. 912-437-4770.
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Storytelling Fest 2024 is a two day festival highlighting the rich stories, history, and natural resources of our area. We have a line up of storytellers, authors, musicians, a ranger led story time with reptiles, a haiku hike, and more! More details about our guests and an official schedule to come soon! Call the office for more information. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Come join our rangers for a fun-filled evening of songs, skits, and more! Meet us in the campground at the picnic shelter beside Comfort Station 3. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of delightful fun and s'mores. Some chairs are provided but feel free to bring your own. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray. $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Storytelling Fest 2024 is a two day festival highlighting the rich stories, history, and natural resources of our area. We have a line up of storytellers, authors, musicians, a ranger led story time with reptiles, a haiku hike, and more! More details about our guests and an official schedule to come soon! Call the office for more information. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Luxurious, practical, used for self defense. Come learn about the history and uses of hatpins in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Also, spend some time making a replica hat pin for yourself under the guidance of a crafty Park Ranger. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Join us to view the best meteor shower of the year! Come to the beach to enjoy astronomer talks, music, concessions and meteor viewing. Limited number of telescopes available to view the night sky at no charge. Flashlight use must be kept to a minimum. Red lights preferred. For more info or to purchase a ticket, please click on the link below. $3 per person (CASH only at the door). Kids 5 and under free. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Come join our rangers for a fun-filled evening of songs, skits, and more! Meet us in the campground at the picnic shelter beside Comfort Station 3. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of delightful fun and s'mores. Some chairs are provided but feel free to bring your own. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray. $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Flex your creativity with this fun craft day. We will be doing hands on crafts and education. This will be held outdoors so bring closed toed shoes, bug spray, and water. Pre-registration required. Ages 6+. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Learn about some of the many animals that live in our state and make a moveable animal kids craft to take home! $3 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join us for an opportunity to paint some of the most prominent areas of the park! Meets at the Cool Springs Overlook on the 18th at 10am. Meets at the Lake on the 31st at 10am. Registration required. $5 per person. 12 people max. Contact the park office for details. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for a fun activity day where you will learn about scavengers, decomposers, and mushrooms! You'll get to stretch your legs with scavenger themed yoga. Learn all about mushrooms with an educational mushroom work shop, and make your own mushroom in a fun arts and crafts activity. Ages 6+. Limited to 12 participants. Preregistration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Come join our rangers for a fun-filled evening of songs, skits, and more! Meet us in the campground at the picnic shelter beside Comfort Station 3. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of delightful fun and s'mores. Some chairs are provided but feel free to bring your own. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray. $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Our Visitor Center will have the Armchair Birding area open to visitors for free. We will have info on Fort McAllister's diverse bird population displayed to increase your bird nerd knowledge. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Join the frogs in a night-time jamboree where you will make a banjo, harmonica, and frog mask during this craft program. Learn about the frogs of Georgia while you hear them sing on Lake Brantley. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Governor Hardman grew several acres of corn to feed his livestoc and now Hardman Farm has grown a field of pesticide free corn. Harvest your own corn and enjoy music, play old fashioned games, pet farm animals and more. $8. Children 5 and under: Free 706-878-1077.
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Drop your Jr Rangers off for a day of outdoor fun! Kids need to bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and wear closed-toe shoes. Call the office to sign up. Space is limited. Ages 7-12. $35 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come join our rangers for a fun-filled evening of songs, skits, and more! Meet us in the campground at the picnic shelter beside Comfort Station 3. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of delightful fun and s'mores. Some chairs are provided but feel free to bring your own. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray. $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Bring the whole family to learn about the wildlife you might see around our park. First, listen to a story about how to spot the signs that an animal has been in the area and how to identify which animal, then take the time to ask questions, feel real animal pelts, and do some fun crafts. Register in advance over the phone. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Wildflowers are in bloom at the park. Flowering plants are pollinated by both insects and animals. Find out why they are so crucial to the health of our ecosystems and how we can help them. Take part in helping your local pollinators by joining us in creating handmade seed paper that you can plant in your own backyard. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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You deserve a break today! Come out to Fort McAllister for an educational and entertaining day for the whole family. Living historians will be firing muskets. We are planning a friendly game of wiffle ball, a water balloon fight, and even a watermelon eating contest. Come join the fun! $6 - $10. 912-727-2339.
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Join us for an opportunity to paint some of the most prominent areas of the park! Meets at the Cool Springs Overlook on the 18th at 10am. Meets at the Lake on the 31st at 10am. Registration required. $5 per person. 12 people max. Contact the park office for details. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for a relaxing art experience. Paint along with us to create an easy and fun picture of the bridge and river.
No experience needed, all materials provided. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Create your very own pinecone owl or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Pinecones, beads, glitter, and all other supplies provided. Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Call the park office to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Girl Scouts come enjoy a hands-on wool fiber spinning activity, as they learn how the early settlers made their own clothing. Scouts will card wool, spin the walking wheel, and experience the texture of various natural fibers. Fort tour with an American Continental soldier offered. Call the site office to register. $5. 912-884-5999.
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Girl Scouts come enjoy a hands-on wool fiber spinning activity, as they learn how the early settlers made their own clothing. Scouts will card wool, spin the walking wheel, and experience the texture of various natural fibers. Fort tour with an American Continental soldier offered. Call the site office to register. $5. 912-884-5999.
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The atlatl is an effective piece of ancient hunting technology that has been used by cultures across the globe, including the Native Americans. This class will give you the tools and knowledge need to construct and take home your own atlatl with two darts, as well as receiving throwing instruction. Limited spots available. Call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.
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Immerse yourself in an evening full of Appalachian culture, local history, local food, music and more. Live moonshine and black powder demonstrations will engage you while you enjoy Southern fare in the shadow of Mt. Yonah. 706-878-1077.
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The Primitive Arts is proud to offer a flintknapping workshop in which students will learn how to create stone 'arrowheads.' You'll learn from experienced teacher, Andrew Lee, and leave with your own work and pressure flaker. This class is open to ages 13+ with an adult guardian present for youth 17 and under. Limited spots, call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.
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Come join us for volunteer projects throughout the site. Past projects include building new shelters in the Early Georgia Camp and weeding and mulching in the Heritage Garden. Free admission for registered volunteers. 912-353-3023.
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Come and join some fun and music with the Nearly Normal String Band. The band consists of husband and wife team, Viva and Neil Araki. Meet at the stone amphitheater next to the park office. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Join us for a day of fun the whole family will enjoy. Take a pontoon boat ride, visit the art and craft vendors or enjoy the kids zone. Demonstrators will show the art of flint knapping, pottery, and more. Live music and performances will fill the stage all day. Don't forget to see the antique tractor parade. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Our traditional Junior Ranger Camp is condensed into an action-packed day of fun at the Fort. We welcome all ages for Team Altie campers to learn about history. These day camps run from 9am to 3pm and cost $50 per camper. Please register in advance since space is limited! $50. 912-437-4770.
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Join us in celebrating the beauty of our forests where we will discuss the layers of the forest and the plants and animals that inhabit them. We will be using the Eco Dyeing method to extract pigments from various plants of the park to represent the different layers of the forest. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Ah! The Fall arrives with changing leaves and October harvest. Come enjoy life in a less complex lifestyle with excitement filling the air. We will be demonstrating period tasks, games, and preparation for the coming of Winter. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Join us for our annual Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating inside the Fort's walls. This family-friendly event offers you a chance to participate in fun Halloween activities! This year, our theme is REPTILES! $3-$5. 912-437-4770.
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Join us as we step back into the nineteenth century and visit the Okefenokee Frontier! Walk among authentic settler camps and experience life as it was in this remote wilderness. Demonstrations will include blacksmithing, pine needle basketry, spinning & weaving, musket firing, and other folklife exhibitions. $2 event admission $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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In any ancient setting, crafting rope and glue for tools, clothing or shelter could exponentially increase your chances of survival. In this class you will learn how to weave plant fibers into cordage and craft glue from natural materials. You’ll leave with the items you crafted and extra materials to practice at home. call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.
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Our annual Colonial military reenactment is open with festivities occurring between 10am and 4pm. Witness scheduled cannon and musket firings, various 18th century military history reenacting. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Reenactors with the Wiregrass Ecological & Cultural Project will be interpreting life as it was in South Georgia following the Civil War. Enjoy demonstrations of cane grinding, syrup making, quilting, and much more! Arts, crafts, and food vendors will be on site. $3 admission $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Enjoy fall-themed crafts, games, hayrides, scarecrow hike, archery and so much more. This family-friendly event is sure to be fun for the whole family. $4 per person $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Celebrate the holiday season at Wormsloe with traditional festive activities including period music and living history demonstrations. Help us find yule logs to be burned starting at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 pm. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Four days of fun-packed activities and crafts for ages 13 to 15 years old. Team Alligators will learn about history and nature. Space is limited to 15 campers per week. Sign-ups are required and available via Sign-up Genius here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAAA82EA4F5C70-46560035-junior#/ $100 plus $5 parking. 912-437-4770.
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Four days of fun-packed activities and crafts for ages 13 to 15 years old. Team Alligators will learn about history and nature. Space is limited to 15 campers per week. Sign-ups are required and available via Sign-up Genius here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAAA82EA4F5C70-46560035-junior#/ $100 plus $5 parking. 912-437-4770.
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Four days of fun-packed activities and crafts for ages 13 to 15 years old. Team Alligators will learn about history and nature. Space is limited to 15 campers per week. Sign-ups are required and available via Sign-up Genius here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAAA82EA4F5C70-46560035-junior#/ $100 plus $5 parking. 912-437-4770.
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Four days of fun-packed activities and crafts for ages 13 to 15 years old. Team Alligators will learn about history and nature. Space is limited to 15 campers per week. Sign-ups are required and available via Sign-up Genius here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAAA82EA4F5C70-46560035-junior#/ $100 plus $5 parking. 912-437-4770.
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Come celebrate the return of the sun with us on the shortest day of the year. Let go of the things holding you back before the start of the new year, enjoy a nice warm fire with s’mores, and make some fun and symbolic crafts. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Join us for some 1860s holiday spirit and more. There will be crafts, games, and decorating activities for all to enjoy. Of course, Santa will be here! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Celebrate the New Year with us, Scottish Style! Our annual winter after-hours event will be held in our 18th-century barracks. Enjoy warm bonfires, light food, hot cider, and a spectacular cannon firing.
Reservations are required! Please call at 912-437-4770 to book now! $40. 912-437-4770.
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