Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean your children can’t have fun at camp! Beth Irlbeck, Cass County Youth Coordinator with ISU Extension, says the kids can attend a fun, special Polar Bear Day Camp, which will be held indoors. The Polar Bear Day Camp is being sponsored by the Cass County Conservation Board and Cass County ISU Extension. The camps take place Feb. 13th & 16th, are and intended for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.

The event on Feb 13th takes place from 9-a.m. until Noon, and on Feb. 16th, from 1-until 4-p.m. Both winter day camps will take place at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. Irlbeck says participants will learn a lot about Polar Bears, and have fun with several activities. That includes Polar Bear Crafts, learning about the life of a polar bear, experiencing an outdoor adventure by going on a winter hike and coloring in the snow, and participating in games & activities about polar bears and other arctic animals.

The camps will be offered free of charge, and a snack will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Registration deadline for Polar Bear Camp is February 4th. Call the Cass County Extension office at 243-1132 or email xcass@iastate.edu to register your children. No registrations will be accepted after the registration deadline.

Parents should remember to dress their children to go outdoors for fun and a winter hike.