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SUMMARY:Camp Wildcat 2025
DESCRIPTION:Camp Wildcat is going to be epic this year!  Three days packed with fun teaching young naturalists how to survive!  Sessions will include cane pole fishing\, shelter building\, orienteering\, camouflage\, leather working\, and primitive skills just to name a few.  Camp is for kids ages 7 to 14 and will take place at Wildcat Park June 30th\, July 1st & July 2nd.  Lunches\, snacks\, a fancy water bottle\, a backpack are provided for each camper.  Camp staff are still working out the details- but we are great big kids at heart- so it is going to be a blast.  Sign up early to ensure your spot. \nIf you need a little financial help\, scholarships are available. \nCamp Wildcat 2025 is gearing up to be the most exciting adventure yet! This year\, we’re offering three days packed with thrilling activities designed to teach young naturalists essential survival skills. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in: \n\ncane pole fishing\nshelter building\norienteering\ncamouflage\nleather working\nprimitive skills\n\nThese sessions are just a taste of what’s in store! The camp is perfect for kids ages 7 to 14 and will be held at the beautiful Wildcat Park on June 30th\, July 1st\, and July 2nd. Each camper will receive lunches\, snacks\, a fancy water bottle\, and a backpack to ensure they’re well-prepared for the adventure. \nOur dedicated camp staff\, who are big kids at heart\, are working hard to finalize the details to ensure an unforgettable experience for all. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity – sign up early to secure your spot! \nAnd don’t worry if you need a little financial assistance; scholarships are available to help ensure every child can join in the fun. Get ready for an epic summer at Camp Wildcat 2025! \nFor information on scholarships and other details\, email robin@wildcatglades.org \n. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wildcatglades.org/event/camp-wildcat-2025/
LOCATION:Wildcat Glades Education Cottage\, 301 Riviera Drive\, JOPLIN\, MO\, 64804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Preschool Connections- Wooly Bear Caterpillar
DESCRIPTION:Preschool Connections: “Wooly Bear Caterpillar!” Free to Attend \nWednesday\, July 9th\, 10 am to 11 am OR  Saturday\, July 12th 1pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage \nFor ages 3 – 7 accompanied by an adult \nProgram sponsored by Calvin Cassidy \nCaterpillars come in many bright colors! Have you ever wondered what they become? Join us to learn about their amazing transformation into butterflies and enjoy a fun caterpillar craft with some playtime! \nDiscover “Wooly Bear Caterpillar” as read by our very own Ms. Vicki. \nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/WoolyCaterpillars or email sara@wildcatglades.org
URL:https://wildcatglades.org/event/preschool-connections-wooly-bear-caterpillar/
LOCATION:Wildcat Glades Education Cottage\, 301 Riviera Drive\, JOPLIN\, MO\, 64804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Preschool Connections:  Wooly Bear
DESCRIPTION:Preschool Connections: “Wooly Bear Caterpillar!” Free to Attend \nWednesday\, July 9th\, 10 am to 11 am OR  Saturday\, July 12th 1pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage \nFor ages 3 – 7 accompanied by an adult \nProgram sponsored by Calvin Cassidy \nCaterpillars come in many bright colors! Have you ever wondered what they become? Join us to learn about their amazing transformation into butterflies and enjoy a fun caterpillar craft with some playtime! \nDiscover “Wooly Bear Caterpillar” as read by our very own Ms. Vicki. \nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/WoolyCaterpillars or email sara@wildcatglades.org
URL:https://wildcatglades.org/event/preschool-connections-wooly-bear/
LOCATION:Wildcat Glades Education Cottage\, 301 Riviera Drive\, JOPLIN\, MO\, 64804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shoal Creek Water Festival
DESCRIPTION:Wildcat Park \nSaturday\, July 19\, 2025\, 10 am – 2:00 pm \nGenerously sponsored by Missouri American Water \nThis event is an absolute blast! Get ready for some awesome activities like cardboard boat races crafted by clever and brave participants\, shoebox boat races where kids can showcase their cool creations\, and a thrilling rubber duck race.  Plus\, there will be snow cones\, food\, live entertainment\, and tons of fun for the whole family! Want to join in on the cardboard or shoebox boat races? Please read below. \nPlease fill out the registration forms & return them to robin@wildcatglades.org.  Please remember to submit your registration fee.  That can be done on this website.  They are listed on the tickets.  If you have difficulties\, contact us.  Don’t worry\, we want you in the races! \nBoat Entry Adults 2025 \nBoat Entry Teen 2025 \nhttps://bit.ly/CBRAdult \nhttps://bit.ly/CardboardRaceTeen \n  \nCardboard Boats \n  \nParticipating in the Cardboard Boat Race is a fantastic way for your organization to bond and have a blast! Imagine designing\, naming\, building\, and sailing your very own boat\, cheered on by families and other team members on race day. This event offers some incredible benefits: \n\nImproves communication – Shouting about waterproofing over cardboard? Why not!\nIgnites creativity – Who knew cardboard could be transformed into such masterpieces?\nStrengthens relationships – Rowing together certainly brings folks closer.\nBoosts morale – Nothing beats the cheers of victory (or even hilarious defeat)\nSharpens problem-solving skills – Can that cardboard handle the waves? Let’s find out.\nPromotes generosity – Sharing duct tape never felt so good.\n\n  \nThe boats are made entirely from cardboard and powered by paddlers. They will race down Shoal Creek\, competing for honor\, glory\, bragging rights\, and unique trophies. Categories include Solo\, Tandem\, and Team. \nBy joining our fleet\, you’ll: \n\nHave an unforgettable adventure – Seriously\, this is one for the memory books.\nBe part of something epic – The cardboard fleet awaits you.\nGain recognition and prestige – You’re going to be a legend.\nSupport Wildcat Glades Park – Feel good while having fun.\nRace in a safe environment – Safety first\, fun second.\n\n  \nCOMMITMENT \n  \nCaptains and crews eager to compete in the Shoal Creek Water Festival Cardboard Boat Race commit to the following: \n\nBuild a boat using only cardboard and duct tape. Get creative!\nMake sure all boats are human powered (bring your own oars or paddles).\nDive fully into the event\, which includes:\nBringing your completed boat to the wharf on Saturday\, July 19 at 9 a.m.\nParticipating in the brief awards ceremony after the race\nCleaning up or removing your boat after the race\nRegistering your boat by July 17th at 5 p.m.\n\n  \n  \nReady to set sail on this fun-filled journey? Let’s get crafting! \nConstruction Materials \n  \n  \n\n\n\nPermissible Materials:\nMaterials NOT Allowed:\n\n\nCorrugated Cardboard\nWood\, Styrofoam\n\n\nAppliance or grocery stores\n\n\n\n\nPlastic sheathing\n\n\nCardboard “blocks”\n\n\n\nFurniture stores\nFiberglass\n\n\nCardboard Tubes Carpet/linoleum stores\nSona-Tubes\, coated cardboard\n\n\n\nSilicon\, Wax\, Tar\n\n\nFastening material\n\n\n\nDuct or masking tape Liquid nails adhesive\nCaulking compounds\n\n\nLatex Paint\, Varnish\nMetal\n\n\n\nStaples\, clamps\, screws\n\n\nJudges decide on the interpretation of the rules\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\nThe ENTIRE boat must be built of cardboard\, duct tape\, and one-part polyurethane. (Any part of your boat that touches the water must be cardboard. This includes the hull\, decking\, keel\, cowling\, superstructure\, oar locks\, seating and Nuts\, bolts\, washers and staples are NOT allowed in hull construction. The cardboard may be as thick as you want\, but may not be glued or attached to wood\, plastic\, fiberglass\, etc.)\n\nOnly exceptions are the paddles & decorations\n\n\nUse cardboard boxes\, “blocks”\, carpet tubes\nNO pre-treated cardboard allowed\nNO wood\, plastic\, Styrofoam or fiberglass\nNO caulking compounds or two-part/mixed adhesives\nNO wrapping in plastic or fiberglass\nDecorations are encouraged as long as they don’t effect structural strength or buoyancy\nBoats CANNOT tow anything behind them for the safety of other\nEvery crewmember must wear a PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE (PFD) & proper Please provide your own PFDs.\nAll crew members MUST sign a Participant Waiver/Hold Harmless Agreement on race Boats will not be allowed to race without a signed agreement from each race participant\nAll boats are human powered (oars and paddles you provide are acceptable as propulsion tools)\n\n  \n  \nShoebox Boat Races for kids ages 3 to 12 \n  \nKids Shoebox Boat Race  \nUpdated Shoebox Boat Rules and registration 2025 \nhttps://bit.ly/ShoeboxRace2025 \nPeople’s Choice Judging 9 to 11:45 Races Begin at Noon \n  \nRegistration: Completed registration form and $5 entry fee (non-refundable) must be received by Wildcat Glades \nNature Group by Thursday\, July 17\, 2025 \nMail check and registration to: Wildcat Glades Nature Group\, P.O. Box 3063\, Joplin\, MO 64803 To pay by debit\, call Robin Standridge at 417-291-3156 or you can pay directly in the Nature Store. \nAllowable Materials – CARDBOARD SHOEBOXES ONLY – NO EXCEPTIONS – NO WIDER THAN 9 inches. \n\nBoats failing to comply with construction rules will race but are not eligible for cash prizes.\nShoeboxes only to be used as boat’s main structure.\nDuct tape may be used. This is the only acceptable tape.\nWater based one-part paint.\nElmer’s White or Wood Glue (or equivalent).\n\nBanned Materials – \n\nNO wood\, metal or plastic materials used to build boat body.\nNO cardboard materials that have been waxed\, waterproof\, sealed or reinforced or otherwise treated in manufacturing process.\nNO substance harmful to the environment.\nNO two-part paints (requiring hardener or catalyst\, i.e.: no epoxy glue\, resins or varnishes).\nNO silicon\, caulks\, tar wax\, Vaseline\, polyurethane or other waterproofing agents.\nNO staples\, nails\, clamps or foam core materials\, including pool noodles or floaters.\n\nJudging – \n\nTies to be resolved by a race-off.\nJudges will have final decision on rule interpretation.\n\nPrizes- \n\nFirst 50 registrants will receive a free bag.\nCash prizes: $25/first place speed\, $15/second place speed/ $10 third place\n$25 People’s Choice (to be determined by popular vote\, 25 cents per vote – start raising your money now!)\n\nNeed help building your boat? View our website and Facebook page (Wildcat Glades) for ideas on boat building.  Visit: www.wildcatglades.org for more details and to register.   \n  \nDuck Race \n🌊🐥 Get ready for a splashing good time at the most exciting duck race of the year! Join us on Saturday\, July 19th\, at 2:15 pm for a quacking adventure that you won’t want to miss! \nPurchase your very own numbered duck and get in on the action—these little racers are available for buying until noon on race day. Not only will you be supporting your favorite nature group\, but you also have a chance to snag amazing prizes totaling nearly $1000! 🎉 \nThe best part? You don’t have to be present to win! If you’re lucky enough to snag a prize and decide to stick around\, you’ll get the thrill of choosing your very own reward! But don’t worry if you can’t stay; we’ll securely hold your prize at the Wildcat Glades Nature Store (201 W Riviera Drive\, Joplin\, MO) for 30 days. Just remember to make arrangements for pickup\, or else the prize will be forfeited. \nSo rally your friends\, grab a duck\, and let the race begin! It’s going to be a wild and wonderful day out in nature! 🦆✨ \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wildcatglades.org/event/shoal-creek-water-festival/
LOCATION:Wildcat Glades Pavilion\, 2FHH+CP4\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorers:  Camping 101
DESCRIPTION:Nature Explorers:  Camping 101  \nFree to Attend \nFriday\, July 25th 6-7 pm at the Wildcat Education Cottage \nFor ages 7-14 \nEmbark on a learning journey with us as we uncover the secrets of camping. Camping is a fantastic way to spend your summer\, and we’re here to ensure you’re well-prepared. Bring your explorers to learn the art of setting up and packing their tent\, being ready for a bustling camping area\, and choosing the ideal campsite. Campers will learn outdoor safety & fire-building skills in a kid friendly format.  Campers in training will wrap up the evening by roasting marshmallows.  To equip yourself with knowledge\, visit our Facebook page or call us to register.
URL:https://wildcatglades.org/event/nature-explorers-camping-101/
LOCATION:Wildcat Glades Education Cottage\, 301 Riviera Drive\, JOPLIN\, MO\, 64804\, United States
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