South Bay Eco Kids

South Bay Eco Kids is a program of TeachingGreen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people love and protect our natural world. At Eco Kids Camp, we get children back into nature where they can thrive. No computers, no smart phones, no man-made playground equipment. Just trees and ponds, insects and wildlife, waiting to be discovered and explored.

With three central camp themes…

• Ecosystem Services: What are some of the many ways that we depend on nature each and every day?
• Human Impacts: How is human activity damaging nature and the ecosystem services we depend on?
• Eco-Conscious Kid: What can we do to minimize these impacts and protect nature each and every day?

…campers learn about our natural world and how and why we should protect it.

Upon arriving at camp each day, your camper will be given his or her own Eco Kid explorer vest. With lots of pockets for holding rocks, leaves and other natural treasures, these vests help to instill a sense of adventure and encourage a feeling of community among our campers.

In addition to exploratory free play, campers enjoy activities such as:

• scavenger hunts
• journaling
• trash-to-treasure crafts
• nature- and environmentally- themed games
• hands-on science activities
• live wildlife show
• and lots more!

We use every possible teachable moment to convey the importance of nature and how and why we should take care of it.