The park is located in Alva.

Preschool Program 3 5 yr. olds

10:00 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Topic: Butterflies

Today preschoolers will learn all about butterflies and the life cycle of butterflies. We will read a story, go on a hike to look for butterflies, and make our own butterflies to take home! We will meet at the campground entrance at 19130 North River Rd. The cost is $5 per preschooler. A parking fee is required. This program may be cancelled if the minimum of 6 participants is not met. For more information please call Kelly at (239) 822 – 5212. Register online at www.leeparks.org or by calling (239) 533 – 7440.

Cypress Creek Kayak Tour NEW PROGRAM!!!!

9:00 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

This slow-paced paddle is great for all experience levels. All kayak equipment is provided but please bring water, binoculars, appropriate clothing and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We will meet at the campground entrance of Caloosahatchee Regional Park at 19130 North River Rd. For more information or questions please call Kelly at (239) 822 5212. $25 per person. To register please call 533 7440 or visit www.leeparks.org. Space will fill fast so register now!

Home School Programs at Caloosahatchee Regional Park

2:00 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Topic: Kayaking the Caloosahatchee River

The home school topic today is kayaking. We will learn basic kayaking skills then put them to the test on the Caloosahatchee. Students must be accompanied by an adult. We will meet at the campground entrance at 19130 North River Rd. Age 8 – 18 no exceptions. $10 per student. A parking fee is required. Call Kelly for more information at (239) 822 – 5212. This program may be cancelled if the minimum participant enrollment number is not met. Most homeschool programs meet at the campground 19130 North River Rd. and are held at the lodge. Register online at www.leeparks.org or by calling (239) 533 – 7440

Caloosahatchee to Hickey’s Creek Kayak Trip

9:00 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

This six-hour kayak trip begins and ends at Caloosahatchee Regional Park campground. Paddlers should be experienced and/or be in good physical condition for a 5 mile roundtrip paddle on the Great Calusa Blueway which includes Hickey’s Creek, one of the areas most scenic waterways. We’ll eat lunch and hike at Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park before paddling back. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All kayaking equipment is provided. Bring your own drink, lunch, sunscreen, binoculars and clothing/shoes that can get wet. We will meet at the campground entrance at 19130 North River Rd. $40 per person. For more information call Kelly at (239) 822 – 5212. Register online at www.leeparks.org or by calling (239) 533 – 7440.

Caloosahatchee Regional Park is a Lee County park located at 18500 North River Rd. in Alva, Florida. The park features 768 acres of pine flatwoods, scrub oak, cypress swamps and oak hammocks. Crossing through them, you’ll find over 18 miles of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails. Primitive camp sites for families and groups are available, along with equestrian sites for people with horses. Kayaking and fishing are available along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. Find us online at www.leeparks.org.