| Catch & Release Fishing Tourney held at New Strawn City Lake. Transportation to activity is NOT provided. Bring own pole and tackle; worms provided. Trap Shooting location to be announced. May be moved closer to Riverside West campgrounds for accessibility. Participants do not need hunter safety card; do not bring personal firearms for this activity. All supplies provided. |
| Ongoing: | Saturday, 1:30-4:00 pm | |
| Ages: | Small children to adult | |
| Description: | T.H.E. (Target Hunting Education) Archery Club (Topeka, KS) is hosting the archery shoot again this year. This was one of the most popular events last year. Instruction and supervision provided for all age groups to learn or test skill and marksmanship. T.H.E. Archery Club provides this type of activity for schools as well and we look forward to having them at our 2010 Outdoor Kansas for Kids Coffey County event. |
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| Organizer: | U.S.D. 244 Burlington Recreation | |
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| Scheduled: | Saturday, 12:30-1:30 pm | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
| Description: |
Eagle Valley Raptor Center, of Cheney, Kansas is a non-profit organization that provides food, shelter & vet care for injured and orphaned Kansas Birds of Prey. EVRC also provides and finds homes for non-releasable birds. Eagle Valley Raptor Center also offers private guided tours for schools, scout, family, church and senior groups. The Center is licensed with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the US Fish & Wildlife Service. |
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| Organizer: | U.S.D. 244 Burlington Recreation | |
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| Scheduled: | Saturday, 4:15-5:50 pm | |
| Ages: | Small children require supervising adult. | |
| Description: |
Catch a ride on the old Neosho River Channel. Board at the boat ramp next to the main gate entrance. |
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| Organizers: | Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge |
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| Scheduled: | Sunday, 8:00-9:30 am | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
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Just what you need to get your day started: Pancakes hot off the griddle, syrup, sausage patties, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice and milk. |
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| Organizer & Sponsor: | Coffey County Fire District #1 and Volunteer Firefighters | |
| Ongoing: | Saturday, 1:30-4:00 pm | |
| Ages: | Children younger than 9 years old require supervising adult | |
| Description: |
Coffey County Water Rescue hosts this event that includes group canoeing in the old Neosho River channel. Cruise the channel, enjoy the wildlife and birds, and test your stamina paddling the boats! |
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| Organizer: | Coffey County Water Rescue | |
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| Ongoing: | Saturday, 1:30-4:00 pm | |
| Ages: | Pre-school aged and older | |
| Description: |
Kids and parents can both enjoy an entertaining and creative activity. |
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| Scheduled: | Friday, 7:30-9:00 pm | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
| Description: |
New event for 2010. |
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| Organizer: | First Assembly of God (Burlington) | |
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| Scheduled: | Saturday, 5:30-7:00 pm | |
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Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops are invited to compete in this annual competition. Show off your cooking skills to compete for the Traveling Dutch Oven Trophy!
Winning Team
NOTE: The trophy must be returned for the following year's competition. |
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| Organizers: | Kent Hoyt (620-364-9360) Ken Rooney (620-490-1681) |
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| Sponsor: | Burlington Tax Center | |
| Scheduled: | Saturday, 1:30-2:30 pm | |
| Ages: | 3-5 person teams (children and adults welcome) | |
| Description: |
This is not what you think it might be...the firefighters aren't competing--you are! This friendly and wet competition pits two teams against each other in a battle of accuracy with water against time. |
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| Organizer & Sponsor: | Coffey County Fire District #1 | |
| Scheduled: | Saturday, 8:15-9:00 am REGISTRATION Saturday, 9:00-10:30 am Tourney |
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| Ages: | Children younger than 10 years old are required to have a supervising adult. | |
| Description: |
Start off the weekend with a fun and challenging activity! Catch and Release Fishing Derby at New Strawn City Lake. |
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| Organizers: | Coffey County Sheriff's Office Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge |
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| Sponsors: | Coffey County Sheriff's Office Lakeside Bait & Tackle City of New Strawn |
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| Scheduled: | Saturday, 7:00-9:00 pm | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
| Description: |
Take a ride through the campgrounds on the evening hayrack ride. Better check the calendar to see if the moon will be full and high in the sky for your night time ride. Sometimes the lights go out for an added thrill. |
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| Special Notes: | Kids must have an intact wristband to ride the shuttle and/or hayrack ride without a supervising adult. Bicycle riders are not allowed to follow closely behind the wagon during hayrack rides or shuttle rides. For your safety and the safety of other event go-ers, NO bicycles are permitted on the roads after dark. |
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| Sponsor: | Caldwell Implement Co. | |
| Ongoing: | Saturday, 1:30-4:00 pm | |
| Ages: | Small children to adult | |
| Description: |
New activity for 2010 event. |
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| Organizer: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Tulsa District, John Redmond Reservoir | |
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| Ongoing: | Saturday, 1:30-4:00 pm | |
| Ages: | Elementary school aged and younger | |
| Description: |
Back for a second year--but expanded for more inflatables fun for the younger participants. |
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| Organizer: | First Assembly of God (Burlington) | |
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| Scheduled: | Saturday, 11:30-12:30 pm | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
| Description: |
You won't want to miss this meal--you'll need your strength for the day's events! |
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| Organizer: | Coffey County Health System EMS | |
| Scheduled: | Saturday, 5:00-7:00 pm (during BBQ supper) | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
| Description: |
Just when you think you have it figured out, you will be baffled then amazed. Prepare to be entertained! |
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| Organizer & Sponsor: | The Medicine Shoppe (Burlington) | |
| Ongoing: | Saturday, 1:30-4:00 pm | |
| Ages: | Elementary school aged and older | |
| Description: |
Test your skill and balance as you see how high you can go in this activity. |
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| Organizer: | U.S.D. 244 Burlington Recreation | |
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| Scheduled: | Saturday, 9:00-10:30 pm | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
| Description: |
Star Video has made this activity a great tradition at Outdoor Kansas for Kids Coffey County. |
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| Organizer & Sponsor: | Star Video (Burlington) | |
| Ongoing: | Saturday, 1:30-4:00 pm | |
| Ages: | 7 years of age and older | |
| Description: |
Take your best shot at 3-D targets as you move through this course in the wooded area of Riverside West campgrounds. |
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| Organizers & Sponsors: | Coffey County Sheriff Reserves Coffey County Special Response Team |
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| Ongoing: | Saturday, 1:30-4:00 pm | |
| Ages: | Elementary school aged and older | |
| Description: |
A steady hand and careful aim helps as you test your marksmanship skills on a stationary target. |
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| Ongoing: | Saturday, 1:30-4:00 pm | |
| Ages: | Small children require supervising adult in attendance | |
| Description: |
New activity for 2010 event. |
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| Ongoing: | Saturday, 1:30-4:00 pm | |
| Ages: | Elementary school aged and older | |
| Description: |
Imagine a mountain gorge, deep and wide, and you must get across to safety...and the only thing between you and the other side is a bridge made of rope. Watch your step! |
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| Organizer: | Boy Scout Troop #139 | |
| Ongoing: | Saturday, 1:30-4:00 pm | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
| Description: |
"Smokey Bear" is one of the best known bears of the great outdoors and he will be making a special guest appearance at this event. So watch for "Smokey" as he comes out of the forest and moves about the campgrounds meeting and greeting OK Kids participants. |
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| Organizer: | Coffey County Fire District #1 | |
| Scheduled: | Saturday, 5:30-7:00 pm | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
| Description: |
Enjoy a BBQ supper, a little entertainment, and some cool prizes for kids in attendance. Hang around for some delicious desserts cooked up by the Scout Troop competitors. |
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| Organizers: | Coffey County Sheriff's Office Cactus Shak Catering |
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| Sponsors: | Coffey County Sheriff's Office | |
| Scheduled: | Saturday, 3:00-4:30 pm | |
| Ages: | 10 years and older | |
| Description: |
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks officers host and supervise this event that focuses on safety and skill. |
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| Special Notes: | Location of this event may be moved closer to the campgrounds to eliminate transportation issues. Please check back for further notices. | |
| Organizers & Sponsors: | Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks Ducks Unlimited |
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| Scheduled: | Sunday, 9:00-10:00 am | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
| Description: |
Rise and shine for Sunday breakfast then join Tim Hammye, pastor of First Assembly of God church, for a non-denominational worship service in the fresh morning air. |
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| Organizer: | First Assembly of God (Burlington) | |