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Explorer Outings are open to all Epiphany families.  Parents are responsible for their own children and family lunches or snacks.  Please RSVP to all outings so we know how many to expect and have a way to contact you with last minute information. 

We have planned a fun year of after school learning, day trips, and nearby camping opportunities.  Check the web site for details about the camping trips.  They are all close enough for a day trip if you choose not to camp.  Be sure and make your cabin or campground reservations early if you are planning to stay overnight on the camping trips.  There are links to both the Georgia and the Florida State Parks reservation procedures on our web site. 

After school sessions will be on the fourth Monday of each month from 2:45 - 3:30.  Please return the family registration forms at the first meeting in September. 

2008-2009 Calender

Monday, September 22:  Back packs:  How to fit, pack, and wear them. 

Friday, October 17 through Sunday October 19:  Camping weekend at Stephen Foster State Park, Fargo Georgia.  A minimum 2 night stay is required for camping, you may join us during the day if you would like.  It is an easy drive from Lake City.  See Calendar for links.

Monday, October 27:  Pack it in, pack it out. 

Monday, November 24:  Keeping dry and warm. 

Saturday, January 17 through Sunday, January 18:  Camping weekend at Suwannee River State Park, west of Live Oak.  See Calendar for links.

Monday, January 26:  Trip planning.

Friday, February 13 through Saturday, February 14:  Suwannee River overnight (open to 6-8th grades only)  This will be a riverbank/wilderness campout, water level permitting.

Monday, February 23:  Baiting hooks. 

Saturday, March 21 through Sunday, March 22:  Camping weekend at Ocean Pond, Osceola National Forest.  See Calendar for link.

Monday, March 23:  Bike maintenance. 

Monday, April 27:  Safe water. 

We are looking forward to another fun, safe year in the outdoors,

Bruce and Sandy Lyon
(386) 719-6902