Ice Age-Fossil Adventure

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Ice Age Fossil Adventure

Over 10,000 people have been involved in this family-centered activity in which one is taught how to collect and interpret Florida fossils using a biblical framework.

CSI offers you and your family the chance to spend a weekend enjoying God's creation and giving glory to God as we dig up and identify the fossil of Ice Age creatures on the Peace River in Arcadia Florida.

This fossil rich land is also known as Bone Valley and for a good reason. In these waters lay the bones of the Sabor Tooth Cat, Columbian Mammoth, Giant Sloth, Megalodon Shark, and many more of God's creation that once flourished in this area and now await excavation. You could be the one that makes the next exciting discovery!

Guests can choose to reserve either a campsite or near-by hotel room for overnight accommodations.

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The Fossil Adventure Fee Covers

* Evening Creation-Flood program led by Tom DeRosa
* Transportation to and from boat ramp
* Necessary tools, shovels, and sifter screens
* Four fossil guides for each group
* Dinner on saturday night

THE DIG DOES NOT COVER TRANSPORTATION COSTS TO AND FROM ARCADIA, FLORIDA AND OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS.
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Where it all happens...
Turner Agri-Civic Center-Exhibition 2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 863-993-4809 Friday - Morning Registration Friday - Evening River & Canoe safety Saturday - Evening BBQ Sunday - Service Canoe Safari 3020 NW County Road 661 Arcadia, FL 34266 Mapquest \| Directions Saturday Canoe Launch and Dock

Getting to Arcadia ...

Your options for FLYING into Arcadia, Florida

* Fort Myers, FL, then rent a car and drive approx. 1 hr.
* Tampa, FL, then rent a car and drive approx. 1 hr. 39 min
* Orlando, FL, and rent a car and drive approx. 2 hrs. 10 min

If DRIVING to Arcadia, Florida

From South Florida to Arcadia, FL: Arcadia is near the west coast of Florida on State Road 70.

Historic Parker House Bed & Breakfast 427 W Hickory Street Arcadia, FL 34266 (863) 494-1060 *Mention you are with CSI to receive a discount
Overnight Accommodations (in Arcadia)
Best Western Inn 863-494-4884	Economy Inn 863-494-2915	*Holiday Inn Express 863-494-5900

Campgrounds
Peace River Campground 2998 NW Highway 70 Arcadia, FL 34266 800-559-4011 Web address: www.riversidervresort.com Riverside RV Resort & Campground 800-795-9733 (Approx. 20 minutes from activities.) Web address: www.riversidervresort.com What to bring if your camping: Camping Equipment Tent, towel, ground cloth, flashlights, money, rain gear, first-aid kit, wash cloth, hygiene items, and emergency contact information * Sorry No Pets Allowed!

What to bring for Fossil Hunting ...

Food:

Cooler with lunch and beverages to take on river.

Equipment:

Fossil Sifting Screens (see below for instructions)*
Digging tools (long handled shovel)*
Zip-lock baggies or apron pouches (to carry finds)
Old shoes to get wet (rubber water-shoes work best)**
Goggles/snorkels/fins (optional)
Plenty of drinking water
Sunscreen!

*Provided by CSI can bring your own if you would like

**Due to sharp objects in the shallow waters, we will not allow anyone without footwear to exit their canoe.

MODEST ATTIRE REQUIRED

(no bikinis please)

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2011 Calendar/ Itinerary

April 29 - May 1, 2011
Friday thru Sunday

$75.00 per adult (ages 12 & up)
$65.00 each child (ages 5 & up)

Age Group: 5 & up

Picture Gallery:

Fri. Morning: Registration

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Turner Center—Exhibit Hall
Registration

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Ice Age Presentation

11:45 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fossil Identification

Fri. Lunch: On your own

Visit Arcadiaʼs area restaurants, or have a picnic at the boat ramp!

Fri. Afternoon: Fossil Identification and River Experience

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Introduction & Orientation
Get to know your CSI guides
River & Canoe Safety
(mandatory)

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fossil practice run

(Arcadiaʼs Boat Ramp, just east of Peace River Campground) Fossil hunting practice run on the river bank. All encouraged to come.

Fri. Night: Fellowship (optional)

7:00 p.m.
Turner Center—Exhibit Hall
Movie and Popcorn

7:00 p.m.
At Peace River Campground - Guide Site
Bond Fire (must stay on campground or pay fee)

Sat. Morning: Transportation to River

8:00 a.m.
Canoe Safari
Fossil hunt on river
Lunch on river

5:00 p.m.
Arrive back at Canoe Safari

Sat. Evening: Dinner

Turner Center—Exhibit Hall

6:00 p.m.
Dinner! Provided by CSI

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Show & Tell - don't forget your fossils!

Sun. Morning: Worship Service

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Turner Center—Exhibit Hall
Praise & Bible Study

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Great GIFT IDEA!

A fun, unique, and adventurous way of saying you love them!

For details, call
(954) 771-1652
or (800) 882-0278