M.R.A.D.

Friends of Pool 9 Offers Kids River Day

July 15, 2014

The 7th annual Mississippi River Adventure Day (MRAD) sponsored by Friends of Pool 9 is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2014. The day long event involves treating 120 children and parents to a series of experiences on the Mississippi River. Outdoor professionals will lead children on an encounter with nature they will not soon forget. The river activity affords children a hands-on experience with nature under the guidance and safety of trained professionals. Friends of Pool 9 organizers assure parents it will be a safe and meaningful day for their children. There is no cost to parents or children. All expenses are paid by Friends of Pool 9 and other donors.

Participants and accompanying adults will meet at the Lansing baseball diamond for instructions and be fitted with a personal flotation device (life jacket), transported to activity sites on the Mississippi River via Mississippi Explorer boats, and provided a picnic noon lunch on the beach. Adventures for the 5 - 8 year old children will include seining for fish, “pollywogging” for clams, collecting small invertebrates, touching a live catfish, visiting an active bald eagle nest, and free time for a swim. The older aged groups (9-13) will have two major activities; taking part in a GPS Treasure Hunt and have an encounter with nature while on a backwater canoe trip. It’s a Huck Finn/Tom Sawyer kind of day that introduces children to the excitement and beauty of the Mississippi River.

Applications will be found on the Friends of Pool 9 website, friendsofpool9.org under the F.O.P. 9 News/Events Tab. Applications can be completed online and submitted or they can be printed from the website and mailed to Judy Anderson, PO Box 321, Genoa City, WI 53128. The application deadline is July 1, 2014. Applicants are accepted in a first come/first served manner, and the number is limited to 120 children and parents. Questions or concerns may be directed to John Verdon at 563-538-4836 or any FOP9 Board member.

Jack Libbey pilots one of the Mississippi Explorer boats for the 2011 MRAD with a load of excited adventures to the beach north of Lansing.

MRAD participants collect clams and cool off during the 2012 river adventure day sponsored by Friends of Pool 9.

Printable and Online forms below.

Print and mail in registration form

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Online registration form.
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Childs Name *

First

Last

Parents name *

First

Last

Address *

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Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

One phone type must be supplied, if only home or cell fill in each with same #

Home Phone Number *

Cell Phone Number *

Email *

Male or Female *

Child's age *

* Note* Multiple children that are in different age groups require an accompanying additional adult , questions can be forwarded below.

Name of person accompaning child *

First

Last

Medications *

Food allergies *

Doctors name *

Parental permission by digital signature *

Other person to contact in case of emergency *

First

Last

Phone Number *

Comment / Questions *

Submit

Printable and Online forms below.

Print and mail in registration form

To download and print the M.R.A.D. form click here

Online registration form.Please read the above printable form for details and requirements.

Online registration form.
Please read the above printable form for details and requirements.