Eco Camp

Join us for Eco Camp, a week-long day camp filled with nature-based, hands-on creative actvities! Campers will have fun hiking, fishing, creating nature crafts, having up-close encounters with plants and animals, projects, nature science lessons and plenty of games! Explore the Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center to acquaint yourself with the resident animals, and be ready for spotting wildlife on the trails. Camps operate during Summer, Spring and Winter breaks and coincide with Seminole County Public Schools student breaks. Secure your spot for a week of unforgettable fun- enroll in Eco Camp today!

See what camps are open this season in our Newsletter below.

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Summer Break Eco Camp - 2024

Campers will have a blast hiking, fishing, practicing outdoor skills, connecting to their creative side, and learning about our amazing ecosystems and creatures! Each week has a fun nature theme! Call 407-665-2211 for more information.

Registration opens in February. Register online at recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov 

   Where:    Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center (3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva  32732) 

   Dates:     7 week-long sessions, Weeks of June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22

   Times:    9:00am - 4:00pm (extended care available from 7:30am - 5:30pm) 

   Cost:      $132/week (extended care an additional $15/week) 

   Ages:      7-12 

Girl smiling while laying on an overhanging tree branch giving a peace sign.   Campers looking and pointing at a case full of mounted insects.   Campers and instructor standing proudly over a fire they started.   4 children smiling, holding up cords that they are learning to make knots with.   Child on a dock holding a small fish he caught


Spring Break Eco Camp- 2024 

Campers can enjoy hiking, fishing and getting in touch with their wild side during Spring Break Eco Camp! We'll keep them engaged in screen-free fun during their Spring Break. Spots fill up fast, so keep checking in to see if registration has opened! Call 407-665-2211 for more information.

Register online at recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov 

   Where:    Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center (3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva  32732) 

   Dates:     March 18-22, 2024

   Times:    9:00am - 4:00pm (extended care available from 7:30am - 5:30pm) 

   Cost:      $132 (extended care an additional $15/week) 

   Ages:      7-12

Eco Camp children looking at an alligator

                             

 


Biology Bootcamp- 2024

1.       Join us at Biology Bootcamp, a dynamic week-long day camp tailored for middle/high school science enthusiasts! Say goodbye to conventional classroom labs and dive into environmental science in the field. Engage with seasoned biologists and experts, dissect organisms to explore their anatomy firsthand, and practice field sampling techniques. This summer, immerse yourself in hands-on learning experiences at Biology Bootcamp, where discovery and exploration bring science to life!

Registration opens in February. Register online at recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov 

   Where:    Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center (3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva  32732) 

   Dates:     June 3-7, 2024

   Times:    9:00am - 4:00pm (extended care available from 7:30am - 5:30pm) 

   Cost:      $132/week (extended care an additional $15/week) 

   Ages:      13-15 

teens looking at macroinvertebrates in a petri dish   teens out on a trail taking picture of plants   teen girl dissecting a frog  teen boy fishing on a dock


Winter Break Eco Camp- 2024

Winter Break just got cooler at Eco Camp! Your campers will have a blast during fun-filled adventures exploring the Geneva Wilderness Area. Discover something new by fishing, hiking, setting live traps and learning about native wildlife and habitats. Inside the nature center, creativity flourishes with art projects, games and opportunities to meet our live animal residents. 

Eco Camp is an outdoor adventure and environmental education program that is committed to promoting individual growth and environmental awareness. Call 407-665-2211 for more information. Register online at recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov(registration may not be open yet, so keep checking back!)

   Where:    Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center (3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva  32732) 

   Dates:    TBD 

   Times:    9:00am - 4:00pm (extended care available from 7:30am - 5:30pm) 

   Cost:      $132 (extended care an additional $15/week) 

   Ages:      7-12