With the understanding that students learn best through experience, the Oxbow Eco-Center’s Summer Nature Camps cultivate knowledge, nurture a sense of wonder and inspire stewardship for the natural world in our students. Campers will participate in activities such as discovery hikes, wetland studies, animal programs, nature inspired STEM projects, nature related games, art projects, insect collecting, and more!
Ages: 6 to 16 (by camp as described below)
Location: Oxbow Eco-Center - 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port Saint Lucie 34983
Phone: 772-785-5833
Days: Monday - Friday
2022 Dates: June 6th - July 29 (by camp as described below)
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $200/week
- Discover Archery
June 6th - June 10th | Ages 10-16
Ready, Aim, Release! Build strength, endurance, and mental focus all while having fun! This introductory archery course teaches fundamental skills of archery for beginners. Enhance your new skills while playing games and learn how archery contributes to conservation. Discover & practice wilderness survival skills, too!
- Archery 2.0
June 13th - June 17th | Ages 10 -16
Ready to take it to the next level? Bring it on with Advanced Archery! Refine your skills and experiment with new archery activities and games. This camp is for those that have attended an archery introductory course, summer camp or have equivalent experience. Enhance your wilderness survival skills in the Oxbow Preserve, too!
- Extreme Eco-cycle
June 20th - June 24th | Ages 10-16
One person’s recyclables is another person’s art supplies! Stretch your inner artist by learning to create amazing eco sculptures out of recycled materials! While exploring the outdoors and learning about our collective impact on the planet, we’ll work to create art in an eco-friendly way! A giant collective art piece will showcase newfound skills and educate Oxbow visitors!
- STEMtastic!
June 27th - July 1st | Ages 6-9
Put on your thinking cap! Campers will become engineers to solve problems using STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math)! Work in teams to complete hands-on missions using coding and robotics, test your structural and building skills, and work to save our watersheds! Outdoor activities get campers moving and exploring the Oxbow Preserve.
- eARTh Explorers
July 18th - July 22nd | Ages 10-16
Break out your pencils and paint brushes, look through an artistic lens, and explore Florida’s natural ecosystems through art! Field biologists use art skills to observe and document their surroundings. Learn field journaling techniques and art skills from professionals and be a part of documenting Florida’s natural history!
- WILD CHILD
July 25th - July 29th | Ages 6-9
Let’s get wild! This fun outdoor camp will foster the desire to be outside! Learn wilderness survival skills and gain confidence in your ability to navigate through Florida’s natural landscape. Think you've got what it takes to be a WILD CHILD!?
Registration/Sign Up Procedure: Visit oxboweco.com > Youth Programs > Summer Camps
More Information: Call 772-785-5833 or email jenkinsla@stlucieco.org
The Oxbow Eco-Center is a sponsor of Macaroni KID Port St. Lucie's 2022 Summer Camp & Activities Guide
