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Each summer, from the first week of June through the last week of July, Makoshika State Park offers a Youth Program for children 7-13 years old. The programs, held each Thursday morning from 9:30am to 11:30am, provide natural science and educational activities in outdoor and indoor settings. Children that participate in at least half of the summer's programs are eligible to attend a camp out on the first Wednesday and Thursday of August at the Lions Camp in the park. Admission is free. June 3: Hiking Rocks! Join us as we explore geology by looking at the different kinds of rocks found in Makoshika. June 10: Disc Golf! Enjoy a morning of playing the park's disc golf course. Discs provided. June 17: Hide and Seek Find out what animal hides and skulls can tell us about their lifestyles. June 24: Rockin' Robin! Learn about the birds that live in Makoshika as we go exploring and looking for our feathered friends. July 1: Creepy Crawlies From bugs to snakes, discover the smaller creatures in the environment. July 8: Mammals of Makoshika Hike the Diane Gabriel Trail looking for mammals and the signs they leave behind! July 15: Rolling Stones! Unearth the mysteries of Makoshika by looking at how water and wind affect soil. July 22: Track a Fossil Learn about molds and casts and make one of your own! July 29: Game Day! Win prizes as we play Makoshika Wheel of Fortune, and review our adventures and discoveries from the summer. August 4-5: Overnight Campout Eligible participants are invited for a night packed with fun as we camp in the Lions Camp A-Frame! We will go on a hike, play games, and much more to conclude this Summer's Youth Program.
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 Contact Info
Mailing Address:
Makoshika State Park PO Box 1242 Glendive, MT 59330 Phone: 406-377-6256 Fax: 406-377-8043 http://www.makoshika.org Email: makoshika@mt.gov 
Directions
Makoshika State Park Youth Program will be held at Makoshika State Park. Take I-94 Glendive Exits and follow signs 2-3 miles through town to Makoshika State Park, which is adjacent to the southeast city limits.
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Event Details:
6/3/2010 - 8/5/2010
Hours and Season of Operation: