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.
Make your reservations now!


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.

Overnight Accommodations (in Arcadia)
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
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) 

 
2010 Calendar/ Itinerary

April 9-11, 2010
Friday thru Sunday

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

Age Group: 5 & up

Picture Gallery:
Fossil-dig
 
Fri. Morning: Registration
Turner Center—Exhibit Hall
Registration
Ice Age Presentation
 
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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Registration Form



Great GIFT IDEA!

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

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

 



Fossil Adventure Picture Gallery