Camp Live Oak 2010

Camp Live Oak is a camp working in a cooperative effort with Florida's State Park System to provide an environmental experience. We offer a unique opportunity for kids to experience the wonder and joy of curiosity, discovery and new knowledge in regards to nature in general and South Florida ecosystems in particular. We operate very similar camps in 2 locations - Ft. Lauderdale and North Miami, FL. We have programs for campers ages 5 to 13 and campers need to be 5 years old when camp starts.

Camp is in session from 9am - 3:30pm, but we also offer Before and After Camp care for parents who need a longer camp day. There is a bus for our Ft. Lauderdale location for an additional fee and we also provide a car pool list to assist parents with transportation.

Camp is divided into sessions:

Camp Live Oak allows your child to explore the world around them here in South Florida, enjoying the many aspects of our beautiful environment! Each Camp Live Oak session has a theme that the activities relate to, but your campers will enjoy swimming, canoeing, science, kayaking, arts and crafts, sports, surfing, fishing, and archery every week that they are at camp, with different activities rotating on various days. You'll see we also have terrific field trips and guest speakers scheduled to give your child an extremely well rounded camp experience! The following are just a few of the many fun activities for the 2010 Summer Camp.

Session 1: ECO-QUEST - Explore Florida's Fascinating Ecosystems!

Campers will get an in-depth, hands-on look into some of Florida's exciting ecosystems. Through the eyes of a wildlife biologist, they'll learn to identify the plant and animal species in many local ecosystems.

Week 1 (June 14 - June 18) - Mangrove Ecology - Right in your backyard!

• Interact with new Reptile Friends when expert Mark brings his critters to camp
• Discover what makes mangroves so important and what role do they play in Florida's systems
• Swimming, Fishing, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Canoeing, Archery & Games
• Get up close and personal and meet some real stars of the insect world!
• Learn to identify the different types of mangroves
• Practice water testing and determine water quality

Week 2 (June 21 - June 25) - The Everglades - The only place like it on Earth!

• Take a Field Trip to the Everglades for an airboat ride
• Swimming, Fishing, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Canoeing, Archery & Games
• Learn how the everglades work through hands on experiments
• Identify aquatic insects and catch critters
• Create an awareness campaign, complete with poster and skit, to educate fellow campers about the importance of protecting the Everglades

Week 3 (June 28 - July 2) - Hardwood Hammock - How did the Native Floridians survive in this unique habitat?

• Experience Native American traditions and legends from authentic Native American Storytellers
• Practice Animal tracking
• Learn about South Florida's Sea Turtles and how to help protect them
• Discover useful medicinal plants
• Explore the hammock to find invasive species that can hurt our parks
• Swimming, Fishing, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Canoeing, Archery & Games
• Perform a service project to clear an area of invasive species
• Photo Safari Week (optional, see Activities)

Week 4 (July 5- July 9) - Coral Reefs - Treasure Troves of Biodiversity!

• Take a Field Trip Red Reef and Gumbo Limbo Park to learn about Coral Reefs
• Practice ways to preserve the reefs and their inhabitants
• Swimming, Fishing, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Canoeing, Archery & Games
• Learn how you can protect coral and their fragile underwater world.
• Identify the fish and critters that live in the reef system

Session 2: ECO Citizens Unite! - Learn how to be responsible citizen of Earth!

Week 1 (July 12 - July 16) - Renewable Energy - New ways to energize!

• Interact with a Recycling Specialist through hands on activities
• Swimming, Fishing, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Canoeing, Archery & Games
• Learn types of renewable energy
• Have "fun in the sun" and make things really "glow-your-way" with solar power!
• Practice ways to conserve energy at home
• Build your own Wind Turbine

Week 2 (July 19 - July 23) - Reduce Reuse Recycle - Learn new tricks and time-tested favorites!

• Visit the Miami Science Museum and check out their new Energy exhibits including the Human Yo-Yo, Energy Dance Floor, Green Rooftop and much more!
• Create your own worm composting bin
• Determine your eco footprint
• Swimming, Fishing, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Canoeing, Archery & Games
• Encourage recycling at the park by creating signs and reminders
• Learn about the garbage gyre in the Pacific Ocean and the importance of keeping our oceans clean!

Week 3 - (July 26 - July 30) Sustainable Solutions - Greening our homes and our communities!

• Practice making Healthy Snacks with Chef Lynn from Whole Foods Market
• Discover how global climate change effects you & your family
• Create your own paper from reclaimed household items.
• Learn everyday tricks and tips for being a good Eco Citizen
• Swimming, Fishing, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Canoeing, Archery & Games
• Photo Safari Week (optional, see Activities)

Week 4 (Aug 2- Aug 6) - The Future of Food - Sustainable Agriculture, How does your garden grow?