The camp provides a unique, hands-on environmental education experience administered by the Orange County Department of Education, focusing on real-world interaction with science and nature.
Inside the Outdoors Summer Day Camp offers an immersive outdoor science experience for campers aged 6-12, with leadership opportunities for those 13-17. Administered by the Orange County Department of Education, the camp focuses on hands-on environmental education, aligning with California state standards. Each week features a unique, nature-based theme, encouraging campers to explore diverse ecosystems, interact with live animals, and engage in scientific experiments and crafts. Activities include nature journaling, creating animal tracks, building habitats, learning animal care, and developing navigation and survival skills. The program aims to foster curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for the environment through engaging games, songs, and skits.
A typical day includes camper drop-off and check-in, reviewing daily activities with naturalists, singing songs and watching skits, engaging in themed outdoor games and hands-on activities, lunch, more crafts and activities, and then pick-up.
This camp is ideal for children aged 6-12 who are eager to explore, inquire, enjoy animals and outdoor activities, and don't mind getting a little muddy.
Shipley Nature Center, 17850 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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