Hosted by St. Charles County Park Rangers, this two-day camping extravaganza promotes a fun and educational environment for all ages. Participates will learn new camping techniques, and even be exposed to some new and exciting outdoor recreational opportunities.

The program, on Labor Day weekend, begins at 6 p.m. on Friday with campsite set up, tent pitching, campfire s'mores and cobblers, followed by a night of stargazing with members of the Astronomy and the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri. Campers will view planets, stars and constellations through complex telescopes. On Saturday, all meals will be served by rangers, and activities include a fishing derby, geocaching, fire-building contests, campfire/dutch oven cooking, knot tying, basic first aid lessons and hiking.

The Family Camping Expo costs $15 per person, and children 5 and under are free if accompanied by a paying adult. Meals are provided, but campers may bring extra food and snacks and basic camping gear. Advanced registration is required by Aug. 24, and the program is limited to 100 participants. For further details and to register, call 636-949-7535 or visit www.stccparks.org.

Photos courtesy of St. Charles County Parks.

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