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SUMMARY:Bingo at the Beacon: BHPFA benefit night | Custer
DESCRIPTION:Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date\, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks\, forests and grasslands in the Black Hills and Nebraska. \nCards and prizes\nThis is a cash-only game. Cards cost $1 each\, or $10 for a pack of ten\, one for each round. Daubers are provided. Games include cash prizes\, a local-business gift card round\, and mini and mega progressive jackpots. \nGetting there\nMeet at the Custer Beacon\, 351 Washington Street in Custer. Bingo begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. Mountain. Arrive early to buy cards and find a seat; seating can fill on busy nights. The Beacon’s usual weekly calendar slot is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. \nBHPFA benefit nights\nWednesdays\, October 21 and 28; November 4\, 11\, 18 and 25; and December 2 and 9\, 2026. Black Hills Parks & Forests Association is the beneficiary\, and the Custer Beacon hosts the games. Read the Beacon’s current bingo rules and pricing before attending. Bingo cards are purchased at the venue with cash\, not through an online RSVP.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/bingo-at-the-beacon-bhpfa-benefit-night-custer-7/
LOCATION:Custer Beacon\, 351 Washington Street\, Custer\, 57730\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature's Ninja Warriors Homeschool Outdoor Education Program
DESCRIPTION:Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series\, kids build balance\, strength\, and sensory awareness as they learn to move silently through the forest like a fox\, stalk like a bobcat\, and spot the hidden wildlife most people walk right past. Every session brings a new challenge and a new lesson from nature’s own ninjas\, the animals whose stealth and skill keep them alive. \nBeyond the physical challenges\, students build real scientific habits: field journaling\, spatial mapping\, quiet observation at their own “Sit Spots\,” and investigating the survival strategies of Black Hills wildlife. \nWith a balance of structured lessons in real-world biology and naturalist skills\, plus safe\, unstructured time to explore the forest\, your child will gain confidence\, self-discipline\, and a deep\, active relationship with the natural world. \nAges: 5-18 years old \nLocation: A private ranch that is approximately 2 miles south of Custer S.D. \nThe address and directions will be sent with your registration confirmation. \nSchedule: \nFree Meet & Greet: Thursday\, November 5\, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\nFree for all registered families. Tour the property\, meet the instructors\, and get to know each other. \nSessions: Thursdays\, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\nSession 1: November 12\nSession 2: November 19\nNo class November 26 (Thanksgiving)\nSession 3: December 3\nSession 4: December 10\nSession 5: December 17\n\nPlease send your child with a packed lunch\, water\, and clothing for the weather. \nWhich ticket is right for you? \n\nOne child\, choosing individual sessions: “Session 1-5\, Standard Ticket\,” $15 per session\nOne child\, all five sessions: “Full Series\, 1 Child\,” $60 ($12 per class)\nTwo or more children\, choosing individual sessions: “Session 1-5\, Sibling Rate\,” $12.75 per child\, per session\nTwo or more children\, all five sessions: “Full Series\, Sibling Rate\,” $51 per child\n\nSibling rates (15% off) apply when two or more children from the same family are registered together \nBHPFA members: enter your member discount code at checkout for an additional 15% off. \nPre-registration required. Space is limited to 30 children per session (three groups of 10). All attendees must purchase tickets online and complete the registration form and waiver before attending. We are unable to accept walk-ins or payment at the door. \nPlease purchase your tickets here: \n\n\n \nHaving trouble with the form? Open the ticket form in a new tab. \n\nAfter checkout\, you’ll receive an email with a registration form and a waiver. Both must be completed for each child attending. \n  \nAbout Black Hills Parks and Forests Association \nAs an official non-profit cooperating partner with the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service\, Black Hills Parks and Forests Association supports public lands across our region. From Wind Cave National Park and regional national monuments like Jewel Cave to our local national forests and grasslands. Every store purchase and ticket sale directly helps fund Junior Ranger programs\, visitor education\, wildlife conservation\, and public land stewardship to help us continue “Supporting wonder and exploration through stewardship of YOUR public lands”. \n 
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/natures-ninja-warriors-homeschool-outdoor-education-program-4/
LOCATION:SD
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Homeschool Programs
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SUMMARY:The Secret Life of Mammals
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Premium Education Experiences at our new Headquarters and Nature Shop in downtown Custer.  \nWant to know what coyote howls\, yips\, and barks are saying? And that’s just the start of what you will learn. Cougars routinely swim over a mile through cold ocean waters to reach islands where the deer are easier to hunt. Pronghorn can run 55 mph with more stamina than any other animal alive. They picked up that speed running from an American cheetah that went extinct a long time ago\, and never lost it. \nJoin us for a 2.5 hour look into the hidden lives of the mammals sharing the Black Hills and other parts of  North America with us. We’ll explore what these animals are actually doing out there\, backed by slides and video\, and you’ll leave with quite a few stories you didn’t have before. \nWhether you grew up here or you’re visiting for the first time\, The Secret Life of Mammals will leave you looking at the wildlife around you quite differently. \n$15 per person or $40 for groups up to four. \nIf you are a member\, please enter your code at checkout for an additional %15 discount. \nWalk-ins welcome but because tickets are limited\, we suggest that you save your seat by purchasing your tickets ahead of time. \nThis event will be held on December 5th from 2pm to 4:30pm at the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association Nature Shop at 833 Mt. Rushmore Rd. Custer\, SD.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-secret-life-of-mammals/
LOCATION:BHPFA Custer Headquarters\, 833 Mt Rushmore Road\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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SUMMARY:Bingo at the Beacon: BHPFA benefit night | Custer
DESCRIPTION:Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date\, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks\, forests and grasslands in the Black Hills and Nebraska. \nCards and prizes\nThis is a cash-only game. Cards cost $1 each\, or $10 for a pack of ten\, one for each round. Daubers are provided. Games include cash prizes\, a local-business gift card round\, and mini and mega progressive jackpots. \nGetting there\nMeet at the Custer Beacon\, 351 Washington Street in Custer. Bingo begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. Mountain. Arrive early to buy cards and find a seat; seating can fill on busy nights. The Beacon’s usual weekly calendar slot is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. \nBHPFA benefit nights\nWednesdays\, October 21 and 28; November 4\, 11\, 18 and 25; and December 2 and 9\, 2026. Black Hills Parks & Forests Association is the beneficiary\, and the Custer Beacon hosts the games. Read the Beacon’s current bingo rules and pricing before attending. Bingo cards are purchased at the venue with cash\, not through an online RSVP.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/bingo-at-the-beacon-bhpfa-benefit-night-custer-8/
LOCATION:Custer Beacon\, 351 Washington Street\, Custer\, 57730\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature's Ninja Warriors Homeschool Outdoor Education Program
DESCRIPTION:Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series\, kids build balance\, strength\, and sensory awareness as they learn to move silently through the forest like a fox\, stalk like a bobcat\, and spot the hidden wildlife most people walk right past. Every session brings a new challenge and a new lesson from nature’s own ninjas\, the animals whose stealth and skill keep them alive. \nBeyond the physical challenges\, students build real scientific habits: field journaling\, spatial mapping\, quiet observation at their own “Sit Spots\,” and investigating the survival strategies of Black Hills wildlife. \nWith a balance of structured lessons in real-world biology and naturalist skills\, plus safe\, unstructured time to explore the forest\, your child will gain confidence\, self-discipline\, and a deep\, active relationship with the natural world. \nAges: 5-18 years old \nLocation: A private ranch that is approximately 2 miles south of Custer S.D. \nThe address and directions will be sent with your registration confirmation. \nSchedule: \nFree Meet & Greet: Thursday\, November 5\, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\nFree for all registered families. Tour the property\, meet the instructors\, and get to know each other. \nSessions: Thursdays\, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\nSession 1: November 12\nSession 2: November 19\nNo class November 26 (Thanksgiving)\nSession 3: December 3\nSession 4: December 10\nSession 5: December 17\n\nPlease send your child with a packed lunch\, water\, and clothing for the weather. \nWhich ticket is right for you? \n\nOne child\, choosing individual sessions: “Session 1-5\, Standard Ticket\,” $15 per session\nOne child\, all five sessions: “Full Series\, 1 Child\,” $60 ($12 per class)\nTwo or more children\, choosing individual sessions: “Session 1-5\, Sibling Rate\,” $12.75 per child\, per session\nTwo or more children\, all five sessions: “Full Series\, Sibling Rate\,” $51 per child\n\nSibling rates (15% off) apply when two or more children from the same family are registered together \nBHPFA members: enter your member discount code at checkout for an additional 15% off. \nPre-registration required. Space is limited to 30 children per session (three groups of 10). All attendees must purchase tickets online and complete the registration form and waiver before attending. We are unable to accept walk-ins or payment at the door. \nPlease purchase your tickets here: \n\n\n \nHaving trouble with the form? Open the ticket form in a new tab. \n\nAfter checkout\, you’ll receive an email with a registration form and a waiver. Both must be completed for each child attending. \n  \nAbout Black Hills Parks and Forests Association \nAs an official non-profit cooperating partner with the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service\, Black Hills Parks and Forests Association supports public lands across our region. From Wind Cave National Park and regional national monuments like Jewel Cave to our local national forests and grasslands. Every store purchase and ticket sale directly helps fund Junior Ranger programs\, visitor education\, wildlife conservation\, and public land stewardship to help us continue “Supporting wonder and exploration through stewardship of YOUR public lands”. \n 
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/natures-ninja-warriors-homeschool-outdoor-education-program-5/
LOCATION:SD
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Homeschool Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261217T110000
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SUMMARY:Nature's Ninja Warriors Homeschool Outdoor Education Program
DESCRIPTION:Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series\, kids build balance\, strength\, and sensory awareness as they learn to move silently through the forest like a fox\, stalk like a bobcat\, and spot the hidden wildlife most people walk right past. Every session brings a new challenge and a new lesson from nature’s own ninjas\, the animals whose stealth and skill keep them alive. \nBeyond the physical challenges\, students build real scientific habits: field journaling\, spatial mapping\, quiet observation at their own “Sit Spots\,” and investigating the survival strategies of Black Hills wildlife. \nWith a balance of structured lessons in real-world biology and naturalist skills\, plus safe\, unstructured time to explore the forest\, your child will gain confidence\, self-discipline\, and a deep\, active relationship with the natural world. \nAges: 5-18 years old \nLocation: A private ranch that is approximately 2 miles south of Custer S.D. \nThe address and directions will be sent with your registration confirmation. \nSchedule: \nFree Meet & Greet: Thursday\, November 5\, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\nFree for all registered families. Tour the property\, meet the instructors\, and get to know each other. \nSessions: Thursdays\, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\nSession 1: November 12\nSession 2: November 19\nNo class November 26 (Thanksgiving)\nSession 3: December 3\nSession 4: December 10\nSession 5: December 17\n\nPlease send your child with a packed lunch\, water\, and clothing for the weather. \nWhich ticket is right for you? \n\nOne child\, choosing individual sessions: “Session 1-5\, Standard Ticket\,” $15 per session\nOne child\, all five sessions: “Full Series\, 1 Child\,” $60 ($12 per class)\nTwo or more children\, choosing individual sessions: “Session 1-5\, Sibling Rate\,” $12.75 per child\, per session\nTwo or more children\, all five sessions: “Full Series\, Sibling Rate\,” $51 per child\n\nSibling rates (15% off) apply when two or more children from the same family are registered together \nBHPFA members: enter your member discount code at checkout for an additional 15% off. \nPre-registration required. Space is limited to 30 children per session (three groups of 10). All attendees must purchase tickets online and complete the registration form and waiver before attending. We are unable to accept walk-ins or payment at the door. \nPlease purchase your tickets here: \n\n\n \nHaving trouble with the form? Open the ticket form in a new tab. \n\nAfter checkout\, you’ll receive an email with a registration form and a waiver. Both must be completed for each child attending. \n  \nAbout Black Hills Parks and Forests Association \nAs an official non-profit cooperating partner with the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service\, Black Hills Parks and Forests Association supports public lands across our region. From Wind Cave National Park and regional national monuments like Jewel Cave to our local national forests and grasslands. Every store purchase and ticket sale directly helps fund Junior Ranger programs\, visitor education\, wildlife conservation\, and public land stewardship to help us continue “Supporting wonder and exploration through stewardship of YOUR public lands”. \n 
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/natures-ninja-warriors-homeschool-outdoor-education-program-6/
LOCATION:SD
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Homeschool Programs
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