The second Swamp Discovery Camp for students eager to find their place in nature is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. beginning this Tuesday, June 6 though June 9. The camp is geared for ages 9-12 and will be hosted by The Friends of Chakchiuma Swamp at the Lee Tartt Nature Preserve in Downtown Grenada. The event is sponsored by Garden Clubs of Mississippi.
Students will have an opportunity to examine, explore and consider nature’s stories through a single natural material with various teachers. Fun and fascinating connections will be created through science activities, nature games, creative projects, primitive skills and hands-on wildlife opportunities.
“Our general mission is connecting people with nature,” Executive Director Robin Whitfield said. “Children have so much enthusiasm that we want to have a chance to celebrate nature with them, so that they also understand and can truly connect with nature.”
Activities filled with swamp exploration, creative projects, paddling, wildlife observation and outdoor skills are designed to make meaningful connections with nature. Each day will be a theme based on some natural material. Wood and water will be highlighted as this year’s material.
Camp details include:
• Age Group: 9-12
• Cost: $100 (scholarships available on request)
• Maximum Attendees: 15 students
• Must attend all four days.
• Healthy snacks, cold water and materials provided.
• Paddling in canoes is part of the curriculum.
Students should be prepared for outdoor activities: small backpack or bag, water bottle, long pants (leggings are fine), short sleeved shirt, bring light weight long sleeved shirt, closed toed shoes, socks, hat and insect repellent.
Day 1 WOOD – Find and make walking stick, beaver dam hike, Name that Tree.
Day 2 WATER – Make a fishing pole and fish, examine aquatic life in minnow traps, fish printing.
Day 3 WOOD – Fire fuel hike, build a fire competition, Woodpecker vs Chisel.
Day 4 WATER – Canoe in Chakchiuma Swamp, catch tadpoles and frogs, mini boat building.
To sign up for the 2023 Swap Discovery Camp visit friends-of-cs-org or scan the QR code below:
For more information or questions, contact Robin Whitfield (662) 230-0368.
