Camp Helen State Park hosting movie, cookout, and more July 26

July 15, 2017

Date/time: Wednesday, July 26, 5:30 p.m.

The fourth annual Movies & More series at Camp Helen State Park continues on Wednesday, June 28.

The evening begin at 5:30 p.m. in the park’s Recreation Hall with a brief interpretive program led by a Camp Helen Park Ranger or other expert. The program will be followed by an old-fashioned campfire cookout of hot dogs and s’mores provided by the Friends of Camp Helen. Each evening will conclude with a family-oriented movie in the Recreation Hall, where seating will be provided.

A parent or guardian must accompany all children.

These special movie nights are sponsored by Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection, Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park. Admission into the park for this event is free, although donations are accepted. Donations will go directly to the Friends of Camp Helen State Park to benefit the park’s resource management projects and interpretive programs.

On Wednesday, July 26 Antz: A rather neurotic ant tries to break from his totalitarian society while trying to win the affection of the princess he loves. (Rated PG) The interpretive program, facilitated by a Camp Helen Park Ranger, will be on ants.

More information is available at facebook.com/FriendsOfCampHelenStatePark, by calling (850) 233-5059 or by emailing CampHelenFriends@gmail.com.

Camp Helen State Park is located at 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway (Highway 98), Panama City Beach, just west of the Lake Powell Bridge.