Summer Camps / Teacher Camps

Herpetology Summer Camp

July 7 – 11, 2025

• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day
• $195 per camper
• No before or after camp care is available
• Ages 7-11
• Limited to 30 campers

Back for its 16th year, this popular, hands-on, science-based nature day camp is designed for children with a strong interest in nature. Campers will 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 will learn about the ecology and conservation of amphibians and reptiles

Registration packets available in the Ed Center or online. Sponsored by Heinrich Ecological Services. Contact George Heinrich at(727) 599-1843 or by email for more information.

Youth Environmental Leadership Workshop

June 23 – 27, 2025

• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day
• $25 per student
• High School Students (rising 10th to 12th graders)

The Youth Environmental Leadership Program at Brooker Creek Preserve is designed for High School students (rising 10th thru 12th, graduation years 2025-2027) to engage students in hands-on skill-building activities that will empower them to become environmental leaders in their community. Students in these programs will gain an understanding of environmental issues, develop skills to take action and inspire others through leadership, as well as participate in hands-on activities including cleanups and canoeing. In addition to the experience gained, these programs will serve as a great opportunity to receive community service or Bright Futures Scholarship hours.

Registration

ECO Teacher Training
Workshop

June 23 – 27, 2025

• 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day
• Free
• For pre-service elementary and ESE education students, current elementary and ESE teachers, and non-formal educators. Note: Middle school educators are welcome to participate as well!

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Pinellas County's Natural Resources Agent has teamed up with St. Petersburg College, College of Education Professor to offer this nationally award-winning, week-long environmental education workshop. The aim of this workshop is to provide participants with tools and information to interpret the natural world and impart the need for resource conservation to their audience. Using local, state, and national curricula correlated to Florida Standards, participants will be given activities and resources to help foster environmental knowledge and good environmental stewardship in their students.

Registration

Wetland Adventure Camp

July 14 – 18, 2025

• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day
• $265 per camper
• Before/After Care is available 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; add $45 per camper
• Ages 7-12

Meet the things that walk, wiggle and unfurl within our magical Florida wetlands during this fun-filled week. Explore beautiful swamps, marshes and even the gooey mucks with Sensing Nature's professional biologist and certified UF Florida Master Naturalists. Dip net a dragonfly nymph, swamp tromp where ferns grow, learn the tales soils tell, discover the secrets of water and help make a difference for tomorrow's wetland critters.

Registration: Register on the Sensing Nature website

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