Ice Age Fossil Float

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.

Two to four floats are scheduled each year (Spring season) on the Peace River in Arcadia, FL. Throughout the weekend, the guests enjoy not only the river float and fossil hunt, but also a fun refreshment social, a barbeque dinner, an interactive show & tell, campfire fellowship and a worship service/Bible study.

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

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The Fossil Float Fee Covers
* Evening Creation-Flood program with Creation Research Speaker
* 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.

Where it all happens...
Turner Agri-Civic Center-Exhibition
2250 NE Roan Street,
Arcadia, FL 34266
863-993-4809

Thursday - Registration
Friday - Morning workshop
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

Arcadia is near the west coast of Florida on State Rd 70

Hotels
Best Western Inn
863-494-4884		 Economy Inn
863-494-2915		 *Holiday Inn Express
863-494-5900
Historic Parker House Bed & Breakfast
427 W Hickory Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-1060

*Mention you are with CSI to receive a discount
 
Campgrounds
Peace River Campground
800-559-4011

Riverside RV Resort
& Campground
800-795-9733
(Approx. 20 minutes from activities.)

What to bring if your camping:

Tent, towel, ground cloth, flashlights, money, rain gear, first-aid kit, wash cloth, hygiene items, emergency contact information.
 
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
* Plenty of drinking water
* Sunscreen

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

2008 Calendar/ Itinerary

March 27-30, 2008
.......or.April 3-6, 2008
Thursday thru Sunday

$100.00 per adult (ages 12 & up)
$70.00 first child
$65.00 each additional child

Age Group: 5 & up

Thurs. Evening: Registration
Turner Center—Exhibit Hall
5:30 p.m. Registration
Ice Age Presentation
 
Fri. Morning: Workshop
Turner Center—Exhibit Hall
Hands-on Fossil Workshop
 
Fri. Lunch: On your own
Visit Arcadiaʼs area restaurants, or have a picnic at the boat ramp!
 
Fri. Afternoon: Fossil Identification
(Arcadiaʼs Boat Ramp, just east of Peace River Campground) Fossil hunting practice run on the river bank. All encouraged to come.
 
Fri. Night: River Experience
Turner Center—Exhibit Hall
Introduction and Orientation
Get to know your CSI guides
River & Canoe safety
 
Sat. Morning: Transportation to River
Canoe Outpost
Fossil hunt on river
Lunch on river
Arrive back at Canoe Safari
 
Sat. Evening: Dinner
Turner Center—Exhibit Hall
Show & Tell - don't forget your fossils!
 
Sun. Morning: Worship Service
Turner Center—Exhibit Hall
Praise & Bible Study





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