Friends of the Environment

Abaco, Bahamas

2008 Summer Environmental Camps for Kids

This summer Friends of the Environment is again offering summer camps in North, South Central Abaco communities, as well as camp on the outer cays of Man-O-War, Green Turtle Cay and Moore's Island.

Space is limited so register early-Registration Deadline June 18, 2008

The camp is based on the successful Sandy Point Environmental Camp (SPEC) that was started in 2003 by the Bahamas Marine Mammal Survey - now known as the Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organization (BMMRO). 

SPEC was created to provide constructive and interactive summer activities for Sandy Point children with the aim of increasing environmental awareness in The Bahamas. Some of you may have been following the progress of SPEC over the years. The children of Sandy Point have learned to kayak; snorkel, and in some cases swim; pitch a tent and identify constellations; identify native and invasive plants, and join researchers in collecting data on local Bottlenose Dolphins.

            As part of FRIENDS’ burgeoning education program they have partnered with Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organization to expand the Sandy Point Environmental Camp model throughout Abaco.

All camp activities are designed to highlight the local environment and to teach new outdoor skills. They are day camps where sessions ran from 9am-12p.m., and are open to youth living in Abaco who have pre-registered for the camp.

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