media release- photo contest

Camp Bayou Photo Contest 2011 Winning photos from a previous contest Camp Bayou is again sponsoring a photo contest this year. The following rules apply to all entries: Open to all ages. All photos must have been taken at Camp Bayou . Previous Camp Bayou winning photos are ineligible. There is no fee to enter; photos are not returnable and become the property of Camp Bayou. Entries are due by November 5, 2011. Winners will be announced at our end of year event, "A Natural Education Weekend". The photos need to be matted, unframed, 8" x 10" black & white or color photo, either glossy or matte. Information must be securely affixed to the back and must include: - name - address - phone number and/or email address - approximate location where taken - date taken Entries may be brought to Camp Bayou during regular operating hours, Thursday- Saturday, 9am- 2pm or mailed to: Camp Bayou Photo Contest, P.O. Box 549 Ruskin, FL 33575-0549. Questions? Contact Jeri at campbayou@gmail.com   Camp Bayou is nether a campground nor a summer camp. It was an RV park before the County's ELAP program purchased the land but it is now open for day use only, open to the general public. Through volunteers, donations, membership and grants, the RCDF offers pre-scheduled programs to schools, youth groups, adult groups and families plus it's open from Thursday- Saturday from 9am-2pm for passive recreational pursuits such as wildlife watching, nature photography and trail walks. General admission is still FREE. The Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center is a public- private partnership between the non-profit Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc. (RCDF) and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of SR674 at the end of 24th St SE in Ruskin. More information is on the web at http://www.campbayou.org or call 813-641-8545.  ###