Eco Explorers Summer Camp

Join us for a two week adventure in Van Cortlandt Park! Discover the ecosystem that supports plants, animals, and you through hands-on activities and games. Explore how the biotic and abiotic (living and non-living) components of the park interact with each other, where your food comes from, and how you are a part of this ecosystem. Observe the diversity of plants and animals through walking the trails of the park. Delve into the world of insects, worms, and fungus in the soil that supports all life. Grow your leadership and communication skills through teambuilding challenges. Create nature-inspired art, learn how to make natural products, and which plants in the park are edible! We will even do a little yoga, discover more about ourselves, and make close friendships.

Here are some things you can expect to do at Eco Explorers Camp:

• Ecology- explore the park's ecosystems through hikes, journaling, animal observations, foraging, botanical explorations, games, and more.
• Gardening- assist the Friends of Van Cortlandt Park with gardening and composting.
• Creative- art projects, make your own DIY products, and even some yoga.
• A full day trip to the New York Botanical Garden!
  
  

Who: Youth ages 8-13

When: Monday-Friday 9:30-3pm

2014 Sessions: (Stay tuned for 2015 dates)

Where: Van Cortlandt Park. We will meet just outside the park at the ranger's station right off the last stop on the 1 train- Van Cortlandt Park 242nd St. (The second Wednesday of each session we will meet at the New York Botanical Garden.)

Cost: UPDATE- Because of the generous contributions we have received from our donors, we are now able to offer our summer camp FREE of charge! Of course, you are welcome to donate to The Ecology Connection if you are in a position to do so.

*For more information, call: 646-494-4847, email: info@ecologyconnection.org, or contact us here.