Full Moon / "Blue Moon" Campfires
August 21st & 22nd
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Our August Full Moon Campfires will provide a space for you to celebrate the end of summer, while enjoying watching the "Blue Moon" rise over Perrin Lake. You are invited to arrive any time after 6:00 pm to enjoy some outdoor summer fun prior to the moonrise. Each group will have a designated campfire circle where you can enjoy engaging in good conversation as the moon rises over the lake.
What makes the August full moon a "Blue Moon" has nothing to do with its color. It is called a Blue Moon because it happens to be the third full moon in a season of four full moons. A season is defined as the period between a solstice and an equinox, and most of the time there are only three full moons in a season.
The phrase "once in a blue moon" means "not very often" and the occurrence of four full moons in a season generally only happens every couple of years.
You may wonder why the special title for the third full moon and not the fourth? Then come learn more about this at our "Blue Moon" campfires
Activity options include:
...canoeing ...disc golf … hiking our trails
... prayerfully walking through our labyrinth
To register call 269-651-2811 or email cheryl@amigocentre.org
FAQ
Do we need to register:
Yes, so that we can reserve a campfire space for you.
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Is there a cost?
No set fee.
We encourage you to consider a generous donation to support the Outdoor / Environmental Education program at Amigo.
What time does it start?
Not a designated starting time. Arrive anytime after 6:00pm
Details to Note:
On August 21st the moonrise is at 8:38 p.m. (sunset is at 8:32 p.m.)
On August 22nd the moonrise is at 9:08 p.m. – (sunset is at 8:30 p.m.)
Do we need to bring anything?
Lawn chairs (optional)
Supper or snacks to make over the campfire (optional)
Flashlight, headlamp or lantern. (to help navigate back to the parking lot after dark)
Face mask to wear when using indoor facilities.
What is Amigo Centre providing?
We will have the fire circle set up and are also willing to start your campfire if you would like us to.
Every fire circle has a set of benches for seating.
A space to come enjoy a summer evening outdoors with family & friends.
What about the weather?
If it is raining we will cancel.
If we cancel, we will call you using the phone number you provided when you registered.
Will there be bathrooms available?
Yes, we will have designated bathrooms available for each group.
Masks will also be required inside the restrooms.
We ask that you please sanitize your hands prior to entering the building.
What other COVID related precautions will be in place?
We'll have a limited number of spots and assign campfires to each family/group.