​Eco-Adventures

       Learning outside of the classroom engages and excites children in spectacular ways! Outdoor education not only enables kids to "learn by doing", but greatly impacts their perception of learning and leads to a healthier and happier child.
       Throughout the year we'll embark on an adventure that incorporates the power of outdoor learning with indoor classroom experiences that enhance the study of the environment. 
       Along with sharing knowledge and skills in Life Sciences, our curriculum teaches critical life skills such as problem solving, teamwork, and creativity.

Eco-Adventures Summary:

• Combination of field studies and classroom investigations
• Field studies cover locations in Volusia and Flagler Counties
• ​Partner with experts in the field, including FWC, Master Naturalists, Marine Biologists, etc.

• ​Includes Life Science standards in grades 3 - 5
• Cost includes all materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and instruction.
• Focus on outdoor environmental education
• Classes listed a month in advance, as we work around the schedules of our experts in the field
  

Introduction to Paddling

     Investigating the environment sometimes requires a little exploring in the water....and what better way than a little paddling? In addition to our study of the environment, we like to help kids become comfortable on the water with kayaks and standup paddle boards. Although many kids have paddled before, not all have received proper instruction on different types of strokes, entering and exiting the water, proper safety preparations, etc. For this reason, we start our environmental studies with an introduction, or review for some kids, of basic paddling. 
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Location: Sanchez Park, Ormond Beach
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Ages: 8 - 14
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Field Study - Horseshoe Crabs

     Joining one of our experts from the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC), we'll make a trip down to Mosquito Lagoon in Edgewater. Horseshoe crab biology, habitats, history, and importance to the world will lead to paddling into the lagoon, exploring islands and locating specimens.     
      Students will learn the correct technique for measuring the crabs and recording data, examining shells and their markings, and discuss how the different sizes of crabs actually help tell their life story!!
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Ages: 8 - 14
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Minimum Group: 10

Upcoming Experiences:

• Field study to Whitney Lab for Marine Bioscience: Hands on with critters, plankton investigations, mud snail investigations
• Living shoreline projects and horseshoe crab monitoring
• Water quality testing for the Global Water Challenge
• Investigating organisms and habitats in a restored marsh habitat
• Study of the blue crab, identifying features, habitat, impact on environment
  

EVENT POLICIES: PLEASE READ
1) All payments must be received at least one week in advance.
2) Registration fees are completely refundable up to one week before event
3) Fee of 25% applies to any cancellation made less than a week from event
4) Registration form and Camp Policies form must be completed before student can attend event

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Payment and Cancellation Policy
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