Attention Camp Counselors, Young Adult Leaders

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US Sailing Course Offered at Yellow Creek State ParkJune 8-9, 2013 Like sailing? Want to work or volunteer on a waterfront? This course is designed to prepare camp counselors and staff from community sailing and scouting programs to supervise small boat recreational sailing activities. The emphasis is on safety and hands-on practice to familiarize candidates with proper terminology and boating techniques. Participants should have some prior exposure to sailing but need not be experts. The minimum age for attending this course is 14 years old.This course will be taught by a certified US Sailing instructor trainer from Pittsburgh. It is co-sponsored by Friends of Yellow Creek and the IUP Sailing Club. There is a US Sailing fee associated with this course.Contact friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.com for more information.

Earth Day Spring Cleanup

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Sunday, April 21, 2013 – EARTH DAY SPRING CLEAN-UP1:00pm – 4:00pm – Meet at the North Shore PavilionCome join us to celebrate Earth Day this year at Yellow Creek State Park.  We need your help to upgrade the trails, construct a playground, plant trees, upkeep of Native Species and Herb Gardens and help stone the walkways in our Camping Cottage & Yurt area.  Bring sturdy shoes, work clothes, work gloves and bring a friend. We have projects for all ability levels and the work party will be on, rain or shine.  If you have a large group of volunteers (Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts etc.), please contact Mike Shaffer at (724) 357-7913 to discuss appropriate projects for your group’s numbers and abilities that day.  This event is sponsored by Friends of Yellow Creek and Yellow Creek State Park.  Food and refreshments will be on hand thanks to the generosity of Friends of Yellow Creek.  Pre-registration is required, so we know how much food to get and provide enough work projects for everyone.  To register call the Park Office at (724) 357-7913.