Eyes of the Forest Camp

Ever wondered about the animals who call the forest home? In Eyes of the Forest Camp, campers learn about the animals that live in the hammocks of coastal Florida, from blue jays and bobcats to armadillos and gopher tortoises. We look for tracks, identify signs of wildlife, listen for birds and play in the woods. Our week ends with a kayaking adventure along Turkey Creek! If you are curious about wildlife, this camp is for you!

Daily Rhythm 

Monday- Wednesday

8:30 am Drop off

8:30 - 9:00 am Nature Provocations

9:00 am - 9:20 am Morning Circle

9:20 am - 9:40 am Team Building Challenges

9:40 am -10:00 am Snack

10:00 am -11:30 am Nature Studies

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Lunch

12:00 pm - 12:20 pm Nature Provocations

12:20 pm-12:30 pm Gear Up for Hike

12:30 pm - 2:05pm Hike & Explore

2:05 pm - 2: 20 pm Closing Circle

2:20 pm - 2:30 pm Pack Up

2:30 pm Pick Up

Daily Rhythm 

Thursdays at Turkey Creek / Indian River Lagoon

8:30-8:45 am Drop off

8:50 - 9:10 am Morning Circle

9:10 am - 9:30 am Snack

9:30 am - 10:45 am Kayaking, Hike or Nature Studies

11:00 am - 11:20 pm Lunch

11:20 am-12:40 am Kayaking, Nature Studies or Hike

12:40 - 2:10 pm Kayaking, Nature Studies or Hike

2:10 pm - 2:20 pm Closing Circle

2:20 pm - 2:30 pm Pack Up

2:30- 2:45  pm Pick Up

Age Groups

Little Explorers

Early learners ages 4-7 investigate the life of the forest and stream through play-based learning. Find out who calls this ecosystem home through art, story, song, games and exploration. Splash, play, climb!

Adventurers

Children ages 8-11 investigate the life of the forest and stream through investigation and inquiry.  Find out who calls this ecosystem home through stories, art, games, science inquiry and exploration. Splash, explore, run!

Pathfinders

Teens ages 12-15 investigate the life of the forest and streams through science inquiry and community building. Find out who calls these ecosystems home through investigation, trail exploration, team building and challenges. Explore, challenge, adventure!

Counselor in Training (CITs)

This program is designed to teach campers ages 16-18 the skills needed for leadership and future employment. We teach our CITs how to be leaders and positive role models to those around them through theory and practice. We assign duties and create and maintain performance expectations for these young leaders. We treat them with gentleness, love, and respect and show them how to carry out responsibilities and how to use their abilities to become excellent role models. CITs must attend a mandatory Training June 26th and 27th.