Seguin families have a unique opportunity to discover the joys of camping and Texas state parks. Seguin ISD’s Pete Silvius, coordinator of P.E. and outdoor education, has teamed with Texas Outdoor Family and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to host camping workshops that are being held throughout the state. Silvius says that on April 8-10, Seguin families can camp at Garner State Park, near Concan, with the Seguin ISD family group for free. The cost of the campsite, access to loaner gear such as a tent and cots plus a host of fun filled, camping-related activities will be covered thanks to grant funding. “While families will be camping at their own site, they will have access to restrooms, hot showers, potable water and electricity at each site. This is a great chance for families to learn the basics of camping without having to break the bank on equipment,” he said. The Texas Outdoor Family program will loan lanterns, stoves and fuel, a coffee press, pots, fry pan and utensils in addition to the tent that sleeps six, two cots and four foam pads. “At Seguin ISD we have expanded outdoor recreational opportunities for our students, especially in the areas of kayaking and biking. We are supportive of TPWD and the Texas Outdoor Family program in this initiative and I hope that many of our families take advantage of this opportunity,” he said. Space is limited so interested families must commit prior to registering. To begin the registration process, please contact Silvius at (830) 372-5771 or psilvius@seguin.k12.tx.