After School Clubs
Friends of the Environment hosts after-school clubs for multiple age groups on a variety of topics. Many Bahamians rely on their environment, whether through tourism related jobs, fishing, or sustenance. Therefore, it is vital that our youths gain an appreciation for natural resources and obtain the tools they need to ask critical questions and become ambassadors for the Bahamian environment. After-school clubs are held during the school term and not during listed school holidays. See below for more information on each club.
Our after-school clubs for Fall 2024 will be held at the Learning Centre in Marsh Harbour. They will begin the week of September 30th and end the week of December 2nd.
We offer four clubs:
Island Investigators (ages 13-17) : every Monday, 3:30-5:00pm
Eco-Scouts (ages 7-9) : every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm
Sea Beans (ages 3-6) : every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm
Advanced Eco-Scouts (ages 10-12): every Thursday, 3:30-5:00pm
More information
Sea Beans
Ages 3-6
Sea Beans are seeds that wash up on our coasts from distant lands. Finding a sea bean is a beachcomber’s treasure. It is this sort of discovery and delight in nature that we want to pass on to young Bahamians.
The Sea Beans curriculum was developed with the assistance of education partners and was designed with specific benchmarks in mind for each lesson. Activities focus on themes related to local animals and habitats; club members will learn a word of the week, participate in arts and crafts, reading and games, and outdoor exploration. Themes include: plants, animals, coral reefs, mangroves, fossils, litter and the 5 R's.
Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm. Beginning October 2nd, 2024.
Eco Scouts & Advanced Eco Scouts
Ages 7-9 and ages 10-12
Eco Scouts is an after-school environmental club for designed by Friends of the Environment. It allows students to learn and explore their natural environment while sparking creativity and independent thinking. Students can receive badges for completing each semester’s program as well as for environmental stewardship in their communities.
Ages 7-9 (Eco-Scouts): Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm beginning October 1st, 2024.
Ages 10-12 (Advanced Eco-Scouts): Every Thursday, 3:30-5:00pm beginning October 3rd, 2024.
Island Investigators
Ages 13-17
Island Investigators is an after school club designed by FRIENDS just for Abaco teens. Island Investigators engages club members in scientific discovery, conservation, and community service. Students are empowered to lead their own investigations and troubleshoot their projects under the guidance of FRIENDS’ education team. Students are also encouraged to share their results with the public. Since the club began in January 2015, club topics have included queen conch conservation, land-based pollution, and coral reef restoration.
Every Monday, 3:30-5:00pm. Beginning September 30th, 2024.
If you are a community member or researcher that would like to partner on a project with Island Investigators, please contact us!
