Events



Upcoming events

    • 06/03/2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • 06/07/2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • Fork Retch Wildlife Refuge, Bunny Beeson Resource Education Center
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    Day Camp is a great way for your children to experience a half day of adventure while improving their understanding of our natural environment. Kids will arrive at 8:00 a.m. and leave at 1:00 p.m. Activities may include:

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Gun Safety
    • Archery
    • Songs
    • Nature Appreciation

    Ages 6-11

     

    Deadline 05/30/2024

    LIMIT 80 CAMPERS

    COST $160.00

    • 06/10/2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 06/14/2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • Helms Nature Preserve
    • 40

     

    Day Camp is a great way for your children to experience a half day of adventure while improving their understanding of our natural environment. Kids will arrive at 8:00 a.m. and leave at 1:00 p.m. Activities may include:

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Gun Safety
    • Archery
    • Songs
    • Nature Appreciation

    Ages 6-11

     

    Deadline 06/01/2024

    LIMIT 40 CAMPERS

    COST $135.00

    • 06/17/2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • 06/21/2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • Fork Retch Wildlife Refuge, Bunny Beeson Resource Education Center
    • 38

     

    Day Camp is a great way for your children to experience a half day of adventure while improving their understanding of our natural environment. Kids will arrive at 8:00 a.m. and leave at 1:00 p.m. Activities may include:

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Gun Safety
    • Archery
    • Songs
    • Nature Appreciation

    Ages 6-11

     

    Deadline 06/14/2024

    LIMIT 80 CAMPERS

    COST $160.00

    • 07/07/2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • 07/12/2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • Fork Retch Wildlife Refuge, Bunny Beeson Resource Education Center
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    Adventure camp is a week of outdoor experience to raise awareness about conservation of our natural resources, nurture appreciation of wildlife, and teach stewardship of the good earth. Each summer we invite children to experience a variety of Adventure Camps at Fork Retch Wildlife Refuge and Bunny Beeson Resource Education Center in Mullins, SC

    Overnight Camp provides a chance for each child to develop his or her skills and abilities by imparting such values as responsibility, integrity, pride, teamwork, and leadership while learning about conservation. In addition to skills such as canoeing, archery, gun safety, and fishing; Overnight Camp provides more focused time for a variety of other activities such as:

    • Pond, Wetlands & Bogs
    • Stewardship of the Earth
    • Bats and Bugs
    • Techniques for Studying Wildlife
    • Camping
    • Pottery
    • Beadwork
    • Native American History & Lore
    • Snakes
    • Gardening
    • Gun Safety
    • Swimming

     Ages 9-12. Deadline for Application 07/04/2023

    LIMIT 40 CAMPERS 

    COST: $340.00

     

    • 07/22/2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 07/24/2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Fork Retch Wildlife Refuge, Bunny Beeson Resource Education Center
    • 40
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    Teen Day Excursions is a 3-day program with one day on the river, one day on the range, and one day visiting other entities.

    A time of outdoor experience to raise awareness about conservation of our natural resources, nurture appreciation of wildlife, and teach stewardship of the good earth. Each summer we invite children to experience a variety of Adventure Camps at Fork Retch Wildlife Refuge and Bunny Beeson Resource Education Center in Mullins, SC

    Teen Day Excursions provides a chance for each child to develop his or her skills and abilities by imparting such values as responsibility, integrity, pride, teamwork, and leadership while learning about conservation. In addition to skills such as canoeing, archery, gun safety, and fishing; Teen Day Excursions provides more focused time for a variety of other activities such as:

    • Pond, Wetlands & Bogs
    • Stewardship of the Earth
    • Bats and Bugs
    • Techniques for Studying Wildlife
    • Camping
    • Pottery
    • Beadwork
    • Native American History & Lore
    • Snakes
    • Gardening
    • Gun Safety
    • Swimming

    Ages 13-16. Deadline for Application 07/18/2023

    COST:  $300.00

    LIMIT 20 CAMPERS