Introduction to Geocaching

990 West Northwestern Avenue,Philadelphia PA 19128

06 November, 2021

Description

Learn the basics of geocaching, a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices Learn the basics of geocaching, a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. At the end of the workshop you will be able to use a basic GPS, and then head out on the trails to find a few caches place for this event. Garmin E-Trex GPS units will be available for to borrow with a government issued ID. $10.00 per family up to 6 people. (We do not define family. Family is family. But please connect with us if you have more than 6 people attending.)Please bring a mask.Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 215.685.9285 City of Philadelphia Covid-19 informationRegistration is required at treehousewec.eventbrite.com, and will open one week before the program.This is an outdoor, almost all weather program.Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Tree House and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to opt out, please let us know before the program. (Photos by Stephanie Robinson) The Wissahickon Environmental Center provides environmental education to adults, children, and families, throughout Philadelphia and vicinity, through public and school and group programming. As part of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, we also "advance the prosperity of our city and the progress of her people through intentional and sustained stewardship of public land and waterways as well as through safe, stimulating recreation, environmental and cultural centers. We help Philadelphia and its citizens grow by connecting people to the natural world, to each other, and to fun, physical and social opportunities." Summer camp registration for 2021 is closed. We anticipate registration for summer 2022 to open February/March 2022. Covid-19 protocols and precautions include, but are not limited to: Tree House and bathrooms are closed to public, reduced group sizes, masks, temperature checks, and distancing for all, programs are outdoors/all weather, registration forms must be complete to join any programing, sanitizer available, touched surfaces sanitized, and more as we comply to additional best practices.