Seasonal Camps

Saltwater Fishing Camps

Week 1 - July 26 - 30, 2021

Week 2 - August 2 - 6, 2021

Lead by Sensing Nature's professional biologists, educators, and certified Florida Master Naturalists.

• For ages 8 – 15
• Daytime Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• $225 per camper/week
• Before/After Care is Available 8:00 - 5:00; add $45 per camper/week
• Masks required indoors; no masks required outdoors unless social distancing is not maintained

Experience hands-on fishing and valuable instruction regarding saltwater fishes, their habitats, and various fishing techniques with the goal of creating a new “school” of responsible anglers. Most aspects of fishing are covered, ranging from fish identification and fish biology to basic boat navigation and ethical angling techniques. Campers are provided all the necessary fishing gear needed during camp activities.

Register on Sensing Nature’s website

Questions? Email Jeanne Murphy at jmurphy@sensingnature.com, or call (727) 397-2306.

Time Traveler Camp

Cancelled this Summer. We look forward to returning in 2022!

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Before-care hours: 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.

After-care hours: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Ages: Children 8-13

$175 per camper/week

Before-care & after-care is optional for an additional $45.00 per camper/week.

Camp registration available at Sensing Nature.

Explore the natural and human history of Pinellas County's second largest nature area, Weedon Island Preserve. Jump back in time with Florida megafauna like giant sloths and megalodon sharks. Be ready to empty your pockets and test your dip netting and fish seining skills as Native Americans and our ancestors did for centuries. Then, put on your hiking boots, grab your naturalist guide, and get ready to hike Weedonls coastal forest like our early settlers did. Are you also ready for some crafts, stories, and other exciting activities involving time exploration?

A limited number of summer camp scholarships are available, provided by the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc. The scholarships are for participants of limited income who desire to learn more about the coastal ecology of Pinellas County.

Sponsored by Sensing Nature, call Jeanne Murphy at (727) 397-2306 for more information or email.

Herpetology Camp

Cancelled this Summer. We look forward to returning in 2022!
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages: Children 7-11

$175.00 per camper/week, limited to 30 campers per week.

Registration is now open and is on a first-come, first-served basis. No before or after camp care is available.

A science-based, hands-on nature day camp. Inquisitive children love this five-day nature camp where they explore the fascinating world of amphibians and reptiles side by side with George Heinrich, a professional herpetologist. Through up-close encounters with a variety of animals such as gopher tortoises, frogs, lizards and snakes, campers learn about amphibian and reptile ecology and conservation.

A limited number of summer camp scholarships are available, provided by the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc. The scholarships are for participants of limited income who desire to learn more about the coastal ecology of Pinellas County. To apply for a scholarship, complete an application.

Sponsored by Heinrich Ecological Services, call George Heinrich at
(727) 599-1843 for more information or email.

Wildlife Ecology Camp

Cancelled this Summer. We look forward to returning in 2022!
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages: Children 7-11

$175.00 per camper/week, limited to 30 campers per week.

Registration is now open and is on a first-come, first-served basis. No before or after camp care is available.

This summer camp is designed for children with a strong interest in nature. Campers will explore the ecology and conservation of Florida’s wildlife and wildlands. A blend of classroom and field sessions will include hands-on activities, guest presentations, and exploration of the preserve’s diverse habitats where campers will practice their nature detective skills.

A limited number of summer camp scholarships are available, provided by the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc. The scholarships are for participants of limited income who desire to learn more about the coastal ecology of Pinellas County. To apply for a scholarship, complete an application.

Sponsored by Heinrich Ecological Services, call George Heinrich at
(727) 599-1843 for more information or email.

Jr. Archaeologist Camp

Cancelled this Summer. We look forward to returning in 2022!

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Ages: Children 7-11

$175.00 per camper/week, limited to 20 campers per week. Before-camp care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. for an additional fee ($50.00) each week.

These camps are designed for students interested in exploring the past and are conducted by professional archaeologists and educators.

This summer camp is designed for children with a strong interest in prehistory and history as well as in learning how early people interacted with their environment. Campers will learn about the importance of archaeology and will gain understanding about early natural resources that were necessary for life in the Tampa Bay region.

For more information, contact Florida Public Archaeology Network at (813) 396-2325 or email.

Words of Nature Camp

Cancelled this Summer. We look forward to returning in 2022!

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Before-care hours: 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.

After-care hours: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Ages: Children 8-13

$175 per camper/week.

Before-care & after-care is optional for an additional $45.00 per camper/week.

Camp registration available at Sensing Nature.

Encourage your campers love of reading and writing in a relaxed atmosphere where nature experiences add surprises and complement learning. Campers will read award-winning Florida stories from Florida authors, enjoy daily nature explorations, and will express their creativity through writing and drawing. While building on their love of reading and writing, campers will develop more confidence in their abilities.

Nurturing their creativity and potential through reading, writing, art, and other fun skills in the low stress atmosphere of the nature preserve will keep your camper excited about learning, may be just the way to reduce any academic "summer slide" while keeping them active having fun being a kid.

Scholarships are available. Apply now.

Sponsored by Sensing Nature, call Jeanne Murphy at (727) 397-2306 for more information or email.

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