At viridian this month: Great Outdoors Camps (and sailing, to boot)

Viridian will host three segments of its Great Outdoor Camp for children (ages 5-12) this month at Elzie Odom Recreation Center.

GO Back in Time will be held July 8-12 (with a field trip to Cinemark Tinseltown to see “Toy Story 4”). GO Explore will be held July 15-19 (with a field trip called “Crayola Experience”). GO Discover will be held July 22-26 (with a field trip to Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park).

Youngsters who attend The Great Outdoor Camps experience programs packed with outdoor education, as well as activities such as swimming, archery, learning to kayak and sail (weather permitting) and exciting field trips.

Speaking of sailing, a pair of Youth Sailing Camps at Viridian Sailing Center are also on tap this month. The sailing center provides a supportive environment for youth to learn and participate in sailing. The camp includes land-based and on-the-water education in Optimist training sailboats.

There will be camps from 8 a.m-noon for children ages 8-12 and from 3-6 p.m. for youths age 13-17 on July 15-19 and on July 22-26. The camps are open to participants of all skill levels; instructors will teach the young sailors boat and safety skills as part of the camps.

For more information on all summer camps at viridian, visit viridiandfw.com.