provided to The Santiva Chronicle
A total of 30 campers and four Counselors in Training (CITs) enjoyed Sanibel Sea School’s first free Community Camp of the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 23, when Lee County schools were closed, with three more days scheduled this school year.
Led by Marine Science Educators, campers explored outdoor trails on Sanibel. They played interactive games on the beach as they learned about the differences between alligators and crocodiles and the importance of these scaly creatures in our environment.
“Community Camp was filled with fun adventures of exploring and searching for some of our local native reptiles,” says Community Camp Coordinator Annie Clinton. “A few groups were lucky enough to see a native American alligator! We may have encountered a little rain, but it didn’t stop us from creating memories that will last a lifetime!”
Community Camp days are open to campers aged 6-13 and CITs aged 13-17. Each day features a theme, accompanied by games and activities related to the topic. These camps are free of charge to students, funded through the “A Chance to Sea” program.
“We are thrilled to offer these camps to our community on select school holidays,” said Sanibel Sea School Director Shannon Rivard. “We believe that the ocean is for all, so we are proud to remove financial barriers to families for these camps.”
The following Community Camps will be on Oct. 13, Jan. 19, and Mar. 13. Learn more here.
Help support these programs and others by donating to “A Chance to Sea” to help the children of Southwest Florida continue to discover the magic of our oceans.
With a mission to improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time, Sanibel Sea School is part of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.
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