Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the White Oak trailhead near the campsites, and please wear appropriate shoes for

<p>Throughout time, water has had a
big impact on Village Creek State Park! From shaping the landscape long ago to
shaping the activities we enjoy here today, water has the power to shape life
at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the powers of water while creating your own</p>

<p>Names hold power! Join a park
interpreter as we hike the Big Ben Trail to learn about the history of Village
Creek State Park, the power behind the name “Ben,” and the power your name can
have here too. The Big Ben Trail is a moderately strenuous 0.5-mile trail. Please
wear appropriate hiking</p>

<p>In the dark skies of Village Creek
State Park, you find eternal guides. Join a park interpreter at the
amphitheater to hear stories about the guides in the sky, lessons these guides
have taught humans, and how you can use the night sky to guide your way in the
night. Please bring a flashlight and</p>

<p>What’s a Girl Scouts camping trip
without a campfire? From making s’mores to sharing campfire stories, sitting around
a campfire can spark lifelong memories. Join a park interpreter to learn the
basics of fire-building for your next outdoor adventure, then hang around to
enjoy smores and stories</p>

<p>Grab your scraps! Getting rid of
litter is a great way to Leave No Trace at Village Creek State Park. Join a
park interpreter to learn how you can transform your paper scraps into a
wearable jewelry keepsake. Scouts are invited to bring unused magazines,
newspapers, craft scraps, or other unused</p>

Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what we can discover along the way.

Come and make your own beaded necklace and learn the story of a tiny bead that tells a big story. All materials will be provided.

Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: The S.S.S. Experience (Sunsets, S’mores, and Songs). Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to enjoy s’mores and campfire songs as we watch the sun set over Village Creek State Park. All s

When we peek into the darkness, the superpowers of nocturnal animals come into the light! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about Village Creek State Park’s diverse owls and the powers they have for protecting our park, followed by a very short walk back to the visitor center