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WAKE, NC · WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2027 · PARKS & REC

School's Out! The Four Elements

Earth, water, fire, and air are everywhere, but how often do you notice them?

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The entrance arch of a North Carolina state park, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Beech Bluff County Park - Canopy Room

About the event

Earth, water, fire, and air are everywhere, but how often do you notice them? Join us in this one-day camp at Beech Bluff County Park to explore the four natural elements through hands-on activities like fire making, clay and mud play, pond dipping, wind-inspired crafts, and more. By the end of the day, you will discover how earth, water, fire, and air interact with each other to create amazing things! Drop-off begins at 8:30am, and all participants must be picked up by 5:30pm. Participants bring their own lunch, snacks, and water bottle. This camp is open to ages 8 – 12 years old.

Schedule: Mar 10, 2027 Wednesday from 8:30am to 5:30pm

Duration: 9 hours

Ages: Age at least 8 yrs but less than 13 yrs,

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