The Bite:
Yes, Mommy (Dearest). Just sign up your squirts for eco day camp. They'll learn about nature, farming, science, and sustainability - and have some kitschy fun while they're at it. No special effects required.
Eco Day Camps
Want kids to head outside this summer 'steada staying in the Valley of the Dolls, er, their rooms?
05.29.2009
Submitted by alara on Thu, 05/28/2009 - 11:00pm.
The Benefits:
- They're worthy of a cult following. Eco-camps are a great combo of fun and learning: Kids'll observe wildlife, take hikes, and build crafts...we wish we could go.
- Playing in the (Grey) Gardens. These camps incorporate green thinking into their activities, like taking a field trip to a wind farm, planting an organic garden, and composting lunch scraps.
- Low-budget entertainment. Day camps are a cheaper alternative to sleep-away camps, with costs as little as $5/hour.
Wanna Try:
- Find a camp near you. Check your local natural history museum, city and state parks, and state nature preserves or Audubon chapter.
- Briar Bush Nature Center - 1.5-hour to full-day nature day camps outside Philadelphia for ages 2-13; care for critters, investigate habitats, and learn about eco-living ($68-$290/week).
- Habitot Eco Kids - explore wind power, compost with worms, and make recycled paper at Berkeley, CA, day camp for ages 3-5 ($175-$185/week).
- Angelic Organics Day Camps - groom horses, learn about ecology, and cook with just-picked produce at working farm outside Chicago for ages 6-12 ($160/4 days).
- Eco Kids Farm Camp - kids age 5-12 feed and water animals, tend the garden, build a nature trail, plus craft and cook in Buffalo, WY ($135/week).
- Eco-Kids - 3-day mini camps in Wake County, NC, about birds, bugs, and plants for ages 4-5 ($25).
Timeout
Senior Editor Theresa had a blast at a horse camp in NJ. But the 8-mile steep hike into the campsite with 40-pound bag in tow? Not so fun.
Bang For The Bite
If 10,000 bitty Biters go to an eco-camp this summer, they'll gain a better respect for the environment and awareness of sustainable living.
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