SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

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Jungle Boogie, Herpetology and Wildlife Ecology

Pioneer, Young Naturalist, Summer Nature Day

Pioneer Camp
Join Emily and the gang for Pioneer Camp, where campers experience a time when family, friendhsip and character were as important as food, water and shelter. Young pioneers will learn through activities adapted from the Association of Experiential Education to foster team building, leadership and self esteem. Campers will go back in time where learning was fun, and fun was possible without batteries and a joystick! This will have hand-on experiences at the blacksmith shop and print shop. Family and friends are invited to join us on Friday afternoon for our Pioneer Jamboree.

            
            Pioneer Camp (Ages 7 - 13)
            Pioneer House at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
            Environmental Studies Area
            3130 31st Street South

Dates:	June 14 - 18 June 21 - 25 June 28 - July 2 July 5 - 9 July 12 - 16 July 19 - 23 July 26 - 30 August 2 - 6 August 9 - 13 August 16 - 20
Time:	9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Extended care 8 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
Cost:    St. Petersburg Residents	Member of Pinellas Pioneer Settlement: $110.00 Non-members: $130.00 Extended care: $25.00
	Members of Pinellas Pioneer Settlement: $176.00
Cost: Non-residents	Non-members: $208.00 Extended care: $40.00
Note: If you purchase a pro-rated non-resident card for $125 or less, the resident rate applies for all programs and classes offered by the city of St. Petersburg

Jungle Boogie Camp
Summer camp designed for the younger child. Each day our program includes a combination of nature stories, songs, games, crafts, and hikes to explore the outdoors.  Our goal is to nurture a child's curiosity, help them acquire developmentally appropriate skills, and instill appreciation and respect for our natural world.

Jungle Boogie Camp (Ages 3 - 4)
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center
1101 Country Club Way South

Dates:	June 21 - 25 June 28 - July 2 July 12 - 16 July 19 - 23 August 2 - 6 August 9 - 13
Time:	9 a.m. to noon
Cost:    St. Petersburg Residents	Members of Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve: $55.00 $Non-members: $65.00
Cost: Non-residents	Members of Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve: $88.00 Non-members: $104.00
Note: If you purchase a pro-rated non-resident card for $125 or less, the resident rate applies for all programs and classes offered by the city of St. Petersburg

 

Herpetology Summer Camp and Wildlife Ecology Summer Camp
This popular, weeklong nature camp has the inquisitive child in mind.  Campers explore the fascinating world of amphibians and reptiles side-by-side with herpetologist George L. Heinrich.  Through up-close encounters with a variety of animals, such as gopher tortoises, frogs, lizards, and snakes, campers learn about ecology and conservation of amphibians and reptiles.

Wildlife Ecology camp is designed for children with a strong interest in nature. Campers will explore the ecology and conservation of Florida's wildlife and wildlands with field biologist and environmental educator George L.Heinrich. A blend of classroom and field sessions will include hands-on activites, guest presentations, and exploration of the preserve's diverse habitats, where campers will practice their nature detective skills.  

Herpetology Summer Camp and Wildlife Ecology Camp(Ages 7 - 11)
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center
1101 Country Club Way South

Dates:	June 21 - 25 (Herpetology) August 16 - 20 (Herpetology) June 28 - July 2 (Wildlife Ecology)
Time:	9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Extended care 8 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
Cost:    St. Petersburg Residents	$140.00 for all participants Extended care: $25.00
Cost: Non-residents	$224.00 for all non-resident participants Extended care: $40.00
Note: If you purchase a pro-rated non-resident card for $125 or less, the resident rate applies for all programs and classes offered by the city of St. Petersburg

Summer Nature Day Camp
This camp offers a unique outdoor learning experience with relevant natural history topics everyday and exciting adventures, crafts and activities. Combined with an ecology-based curriculum, this camp offers the best of earth science study and traditional camp experiences. Children learn about Florida's rare plants and animals, get dirty during dipnetting, observe wildlife while hiking preserve trails, acquire basic birding skills, and journey to Fort DeSoto to study the wide variety of habitats in real Florida.

Summer Nature Day Camp (Ages 7 - 13)
Environmental Studies Area: Osprey's Roost
2900 31st Street South

Dates:	June 21 - 25 June 28 - July 2 July 5 - 9 July 12 - 16 July 19 - 23 July 26 - 30 August 2 - 6 August 9 - 13
Time:	9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Extended care 8 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
Cost:    St. Petersburg Residents	Members of  Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve: $110.00 Non-members: $130.00 Extended care: $25.00
Cost: Non-residents	Members of Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve: $176.00 Non-members: $208.00 Extended care: $40.00