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Nature Camps
Nature Camps
The adventure awaits! Campers will discover nature and wildlife, exercise creativity, all while learning to care for our environment. Camps take place when Pinellas County's schools are on break. See information below for ways to create amazing memories for your child. Fee assistance and discount options may be available. For more information, please contact (727) 893-7326.
Registration is first come, first served.
Summer Camps
May 30 - August 4
REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 15.
(Camps will go live on Parks & Rec Connect via the link below on March 15.)
Camps are offered weekly. Weekly camp schedule:
- Week 1: May 30 - June 2 (4-day week)
- Week 2: June 5 - 9
- Week 3: June 12 - 16
- Week 4: June 20 - 23
- Week 5: June 26 - 30
- Week 6: July 3, 5 - 7 (4-day week)
- Week 7: July 10 - 14
- Week 8: July 17 - 21
- Week 9: July 24 - 28
- Week 10: July 31 - August 4
FAQs
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Nature Programs
Looks for more activities? Check out some of the other nature related programs we offer to all ages.
Summer Camp List
| Age | Camp | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | SPROUTS CAMP Week 1 - 10 |
Cost: $100 for nonmembers / $80 for Friends of Boyd Hill members Kids grow better outside! Join us for Sprouts Camp, a week filled with songs, stories, games, and nature walks! Each week is a different theme with habitat investigations and activities that will demonstrate environmental concepts. Children must be potty trained. Limit of 15 children |
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, Meeting Room, 1101 Country Club Way S. |
| FULL 5-6 |
YOUNG NATURALIST CAMP Week 1 - 10 |
Cost: $180 for nonmembers / $160 for Friends of Boyd Hill members This camp is filled with a variety of exciting activities including nature hikes, games, animal and plant studies, crafts, and wildlife watching. The goal is for campers to explore and learn about their natural world, encourage personal creativity, and learn to share discoveries by working together and having fun. Themes will change weekly. Each week campers will go on a field trip to a local state park. This gives campers firsthand experience exploring natural areas in Tampa Bay. Limit of 20 children |
Hammock Hall, Banquet Room, 3010 31st St. S. (Gate 2) |
| Limited Spots 6-11 |
SONGS AND SOUNDS Week 7 |
Cost: $180/camper Campers spend the week learning about music and handicrafts in all shapes and sizes. Find art and melodies in the trees, plants, critters, and bumblebees to create and play! Limit 30 campers |
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, Classroom, 1101 Country Club Way S. |
| Limited Spots 6-11 |
ELEMENTAL SEASONS Week 8 |
Cost: $180/camper Campers will enjoy a week of studying seasonal changes and the accompanying traditional celebrations found around the world. Campers will take daily hikes, participate in homemade celebrations of nature, and create take home crafts. Limit 30 campers |
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, Classroom, 1101 Country Club Way S. |
| 7-11 | WILD FLORIDA FOR KIDS Week 1 -10 |
Cost: $180 for nonmembers / $160 for Friends of Boyd Hill members This unique camp is focused on introducing campers to the diverse ecosystems found in state parks found throughout Florida. Each week, campers will take a field trip to local destinations to help reinforce learning and to give campers hands-on experiences in various ecosystems. Each week campers will go on a field trip to a local state park. This gives campers firsthand experience exploring natural areas in Tampa Bay. Limit 45 campers |
Hammock Hall, Classroom, 3010 31st St. S. (Gate 2) |
| FULL 7-11 |
HERPETOLOGY CAMP Week 5 |
Cost: $180/camper Explore the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians such as gopher tortoises, frogs, lizards, and snakes with hands-on learning, hikes, and live animal encounters. |
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, Classroom, 1101 Country Club Way S. |
| 7-11 | WILDLIFE ECOLOGY CAMP Week 6 |
Cost: $180/camper Campers will explore the ecology and conservation of Florida's wildlife and wild lands. A blend of classroom and field sessions will include hands-on activities, guest presentations, and exploration of the preserve's diverse habitats where campers will practice their nature detective skills. Limit 30 campers |
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, Classroom, 1101 Country Club Way S. |
| 7-12 | ANIMAL EVIDENCE Week 3 |
Cost: $180/camper Campers will learn how to identify bones, tracks, and scat through daily hikes in the preserve. Limit 30 campers |
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, Classroom, 1101 Country Club Way S. |
| Limited Spots 7-12 |
TALONS, BEAKS AND FEATHERS Week 4 |
Cost: $180/camper Campers will dive into the world of birds through an assortment of activities, fun crafts, and educational hikes through the park. We will explore how to identify birds, the different environments they are found in, and how we can protect our feathered friends. Limit 30 campers. |
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, Classroom, 1101 Country Club Way S. |
| 7-13 | NATURE ADVENTURE Week 1 - 10 |
Cost: $180 for nonmembers / $160 for Friends of Boyd Hill members Campers learn about Florida's unique habitats and their inhabitants, get dirty during dip-netting, observe wildlife while hiking preserve trails, and acquire basic birding skills. Designed with new themes and guest programs throughout the summer, every day includes relevant natural history topics and exciting adventures, crafts, and activities. Each week campers will go on a field trip to a local state park. This gives campers firsthand experience exploring natural areas in Tampa Bay. Limit 30 campers |
Osprey's Roost, 2900 31st St. S. (Gate 1) |
| Limited Spots 7-13 |
PIONEER CAMP Week 1 - 10 |
Cost: $180 for nonmembers / $160 for Friends of Boyd Hill & Pinellas Pioneer Settlement members Campers experience a time when family, friendship, and character were as important as food, water, and shelter. Young pioneers will learn through activities adapted from the Association for Experiential Education to foster team building, leadership, and self-esteem. They will have hands-on experiences at the blacksmith shop. Limit 45 campers |
Agriculture Education Building, 3010 31st St. S. (Gate 4) |
| 7-13 | THE UNSEEN WORLD OF THE FOREST Week 1 & 2 |
Cost: $180/camper Enter the world of raptors! Campers have up-close encounters with live birds of prey including owls, hawks, vultures, and a bald eagle. Learn the important role these apex predators play in the environment as well as how to care for and train them. Limit 30 campers |
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, Classroom, 1101 Country Club Way S. |
| 8-12 | RAPTOR CAMP Week 9 & 10 |
Cost: $180/camper Enter the world of raptors with Amy DePalma! Campers have up-close encounters with live birds of prey including owls, hawks, vultures, and a bald eagle. Learn the important role these apex predators play in the environment as well as how to care for and train them. Limit 30 campers |
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, Classroom, 1101 Country Club Way S. |