STARKE, FL (352oday.com) – Camp Crystal Lake is turning 75 and it wants to show you and your family a good time to celebrate.
The Alachua County School Board owns and operates Camp Crystal Lake (CCL) which the camp’s website says is located on 140 wooded acres in Starke.
For its 75th anniversary celebration, the camp staff is inviting families to come back to camp and participate in some of the same activities that Alachua County Public School (ACPS) students have enjoyed for decades.
On both Saturday, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., families can enjoy fishing, archery, hayrides, arts and crafts and other activities.
ACPS says you’ll also have an opportunity to try out the camp’s ropes course.
“Since 1948, the Camp has served generations of Alachua County Public School students through its outdoor educational programs and its more traditional summer camp,” said ACPS in a release.
During the school year, ACPS says students in 2nd and 5th grades visit the camp for lessons on science, the environment and team building. In the summer, CCL provides a traditional camp experience for children in 2nd through 9th grades.
“Visitors can purchase 75th Anniversary t-shirts at the celebration, with proceeds funding scholarships for the summer program,” said ACPS.
Visitors are encouraged to bring copies of pictures or any camp memorabilia for a ‘Decades Meet-Up’ in the Rec Hall.
The free event will include light snacks and drinks. To help the camp staff prepare for the event, anyone interested in attending is asked to register here.