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Nature Camp Conducted P a g e 5 P a r k s , R e c r e a t i o n a n d O p e n S p a c e C o m m i s s i o n An ongoing vision of the Commission has been to hold nature programs. This sum- mer, a 4 day Nature Camp was held Au- gust 5-8th. The camp filled up with 12 registered participants ranging in age from 7 to 12. Each day had a theme and included a hike, learning ac- tivities, art projects, games and more. A wide range of outdoor activities were crammed into the 2.5 hour morning camp. The campers reported that their favorite parts included making differ- ent types of s ’mores over the bonfire and the scavenger hunt. The campers greatly enjoyed learning to geocache thanks to a local enthusiast. The “Water Olympics”, which included fun science activi- ties and puzzles, was also a favorite. activities, and more. The events were held at Lions Park instead of Hanifl Fields Athletic Parks in previous years. The Tour de Hugo offered four different routes, making it suitable for all ages and abilities of riders. The 45 mile route was a new addi- tion and the riders greatly enjoyed the scenery and the level of challenge it brought. Riders from all over the met- ro came to bike the beauty! A 6 mile route was added which was mostly on-trail and suitable for children. The other routes offered were 24 mile or 32 mile. Sponsors and volunteers pro- vided rest stops at Oneka Elementary School, Withrow Elementary School, near Big Marine Lake, and a “Cake Break” along Jeffery Avenue. Thank you to those that made the Tour de Hugo pos- sible: In it’s third year, the Tour de Hugo took off! Held on Sat- urday, September 14, partici- pation more than doubled in 2013, with over 180 riders. Dozens of riders that are in the Twin Cities Bike Club participated. Hugo Fire Chief Kevin Col- vard served at honorary King of the Mountain and an- nounced the start of each ride. This year, the city partnered with the Hugo Lions Club to host the event. The Lions Club provided lunch for the riders and hosted the Hugo Good Neighbor Harvest Fest, immediately following the Tour de Hugo. It included an arts & craft fair, inflatable Nature Campers at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Tour De Hugo Takes Off “Many thanks for the fabulous ride… it was so well organized, so beautiful… look forward to doing it next year! ” ~Sandie Oneka Chiropractic Boyd’s Promos Kinder Gardens Child Devel- opment Center Postal Credit Union SNAP Fitness Forest Lake Cycle & Skate Sanvold and Associates Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce Greg Young Insurance Health East Lino Lakes DQ PostNet Key Automotive Lake Area Bank Merles Water Conditioning PAWs Pet Hospital Central Bank Faiview Health Services Mastec Costco Gator Signs Peace Coffee Magenpan