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In Camp Moochikin, kids aged four to eight simply have fun. Camp director, Jolene Gardiner said they are kept busy with tours of the police station, fire hall, zoo, and airport. They also make crafts, cool off at the spray pool and celebrate holidays. The group celebrated Easter on Monday. Friday is for Trick or Treating. "They have a lot of fun," Gardiner said. The camp director said they usually have 22 kids, but on this day there was only 11. "Some drop out because of holidays," she explained. Among the 11 is Jose Fourre and Angelica Highfield. Both seemed to have a good time. Jose, four, said the camp is good. "I like to go swimming and I like to go play at the beach," he said. Swimming is his favourite thing to do and he likes to be with the other kids. Angelica, who is also four, said her favourite thing to do is nothing Ð and she likes snack time. Camp Moochikin started in July and goes until August 25. It's run out of the Aboriginal Headstart facility in the Flin Flon Friendship Centre and is designed to provide opportunities for families that might not be able to afford high registration costs. There is no cost for the kids to join. "I don't think people are aware of what it offers," said Jason Mandes, supervisor of Camp Moochikin. "It's a good thing. "I think we adapt to the needs of kids and it's successful," he added. "We want to put the best camp on and keep things fresh."
