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It's Harry Potter Week at BFR summer camp

Still time to register your child for July 13-17 camp session
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 10, 2020 - 9:46am

Warlocks/Wizards/Witches: 
Bluffton Family Recreation's summer camp theme
Monday to Friday, July 13-July 17

Transform yourself through the magical world of Harry Potter. Campers will make wands, play quidditch, create potions and spells. 

Daily schedule:
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Pre-camp
9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. - Traditional camp
3:30-5:30 p.m. - Post camp

Lunch: 
Bluffton Hospital will provide lunch for all campers on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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It's Wilderness Week at BFR summer camp

Still time to register your child for July 6-10 camp session
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 3, 2020 - 9:25am

Wilderness Week
Bluffton Family Recreation's summer camp theme
Monday to Friday, July 6 - July 10

Explore the outdoors with the BFR summer camp staff. Camper activities include fishing, campfire cooking and camp ground preparation. Crafts include paper plate fans, butterfly feeders and pine cone bird feeders.

Daily schedule:
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Pre-camp
9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. - Traditional camp
3:30-5:30 p.m. - Post camp

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BFR Adventure Camp theme: Fairy tales and fables

Still time to register your child for June 29-July 3 camp session
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 26, 2020 - 11:38am

Fairytales and Fables
Bluffton Family Recreation's summer camp theme
Monday to Friday, June 29-July 3

Dragons, princesses, heroes and princes. Campers will adventure into the stories of many fairy tales and their characters. Throughout the week campers will play Save the Princess, color roses using food coloring and building their own castle out of cardboard boxes.

Daily schedule:
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Pre-camp
9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. - Traditional camp
3:30-5:30 p.m. - Post camp

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Summer kids' camp - adventure awaits

Bluffton Family Recreation weekday camp is a popular youth event
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2020 - 1:57pm

Bluffton Family Recreation summer camp is underway and there's still room for additional campers, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director. Registration is now available by calling BFR at 419-358-4150, or registering online by clicking here.

Nearly 20 youth have attended camps during its first two weeks and a staff of four lead the sessions. 

"BFR summer camp is a full day experience, designed with a wide range of activities guaranteed to expand your child’s horizons. It is open to youth ages 5 to 12," said Tinch. 

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BFR T-ball registration deadline is Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2020 - 10:08am

Bluffton Family Recreation's registration for summer T-ball is Sunday, June 21.

Play is from July 7 to Aug. 6 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bluffton village park. Volunteer coaches are needed.

Click here to register online. For more information call BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150.

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And, here's another cheer on the way

Bluffton Family Recreation opens its doors - here's what you need to know
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2020 - 4:34pm

Fitness schedule at bottom of story -

Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, has reopened its doors to members. Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director provided the Icon with the following guidesllines and summer scheduling:

This summer we are offering a more limited group exercise schedule. TRX and Weight Lifting 101 are limited to five participants per class in order to maintain social distancing and the safety protocols put in place for gyms. Register on the BFR website or call BFR at 419-358-4150.

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