Summer Camp 2023 Registration
We are proud to announce that our 2023 Summer Camp will be held at our new Learning Centre on FRIENDS' Campus in Marsh Harbour!
Registration begins on Monday, May 1st, 2023 at 9:00am.
Please note that space is limited and acceptance will be based on a first come, first served basis.
CENTRAL ABACO CAMP (at FRIENDS' Learning Centre in Marsh Harbour)
June 26th-30th: Ecosystems Camp (ages 7-9): COMPLETELY FULL!
Please email us if you'd like to reserve a spot on the waiting list:
lianna@friendsoftheenvironment.org
July 3rd-7th: Conservation Camp (ages 10-12): COMPLETELY FULL (registration AND waiting list full).
Please email us if you'd like to be added to our mailing list for future programs:
lianna@friendsoftheenvironment.org
July 11th-14th: Sea Beans Camp (ages 3-6): COMPLETELY FULL (registration AND waiting list full).
Please email us if you'd like to be added to our mailing list for future programs:
lianna@friendsoftheenvironment.org
July 17th-21st: Nature Detectives Camp (ages 13-17):
ONE SPOT LEFT! Register here.
NORTH ABACO CAMP (in Cooper's Town. Exact location TBD) July 24th-28th. 9:00am-3:00pm
SOUTH ABACO CAMP (in Sandy Point. Exact location TBD) July 31st-August 4th. 9:00am-3:00pm
More information on North and South Abaco camps coming soon.
FRIENDS’ environmental summer camps are an exciting opportunity for Bahamian students to learn more about Abaco’s environment and spend time in the outdoors. The camps are structured so that half the time is spent doing constructive games, crafts and other activities, and the remainder of the time is spent outdoors exploring the very places they are learning about.
More information
ACTION
FRIENDS encourages campers to take action in their communities by participating in at least one beach cleanup. During this time, data is recorded on how much trash they are picking up, what kind of trash it is and more. This awareness helps them be more mindful in their communities.
EXPLORATION
Campers get the chance to explore their environment by going on field trips to the mangroves, coral reefs, sandy beaches, rocky shores, blue holes and more. During this time they learn about animals that live within the ecosystem they're visiting, adaptation to certain environmental conditions and importance of the ecosystem itself.
CREATIVITY
Campers are able to channel their inner creativity through a variety of activities associated with ecosystems they're learning about. Making reusable coral reef bags, outlining a mangrove ecosystem or creating their own blue hole are just some of these activities. Putting their own personal touch on what they learned helps it stick!