Summer Camp
With 46000 acres of nature to explore your children will never get bored. We will utilize kayaks and stand up paddle boards to access some of the most pristine ecosystems Northeast Florida has to offer. We will start off our mornings with a light yoga stretch session to prepare our bodies for each day of adventuring. Day are filled with travel to new exciting locations within the Timucuan Preserve such as hiking the Talbot Islands, kayaking to Kingsley Plantation and SUP boarding at Huguenot Park. Each location has a historic and ecological focus.
Thru crafts and hands-on activities the campers learn about the human and natural history of the area. They'll keep a daily journal to share their adventures with you. Campers will leave with a tangible memory of all they have learned and explored. Activities are perfect for kids 6-14 years old.
Sample Daily Agenda
(activities for each day are subject to change due to weather, tides, and group ability. This will be up to the discretion of the Lead Counselor)Day 1- Kayak Instruction and water safety
Day's Focus – Proper kayak fit, paddle strokes, maneuvering Yoga Stretch Kayak Lesson-proper technique Water safety kayak rescue Picnic lunch Kayak Paddle and Play TimeDay 2- Kingsley Plantation Kayaking Experience
Day's Focus – History- Plantation Life, Agriculture on the Coast, Yoga Stretch Kayak Lesson Refresher Kayak to Kingsley Plantation from Kayak Amelia Picnic lunch on the ground of Kingsley Historic walk and learn of the grounds and the way of life on the Plantation Kayak back to Kayak AmeliaDay 3- Little Talbot Hike
Day's Focus –Pre History/ Ecology- Learning the ways and customs of the indigenous people that once inhabited this area. Yoga Stretch Trail hike through the tree canopy of the ancient maritime forest Picnic Lunch on Little Talbot Island Beach Free Play- swim, shell collecting, and scavenger hunt End at Kayak AmeliaDay 4- Huguenot City Park Lagoon Stand Up Paddle Boards
(this is a very safe area for beginner SUP boarders). We will SUP around the lagoon landing on exposed sand bars finding the critters that inhabit this part of the estuary.Day's Focus – Marine Biology- Learning about the estuary, in particular a salt marsh an ecosystem prominent in the coastal Timucuan Preserve.
Day 5- Big Talbot Island
Day's Focus –Estuary Exploration, Nature Art Athletic Stretch Kayak from KA to Big Talbot Beach Picnic Lunch and Explore Nature Art Project Completion
| Camp Hours | Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm |
| Dates | Week #1 June 18-22 (10-14yr) Week #2 June 25-29 (6-9yr) Week #3 July 9-13 (10-14yr) |
| Age Group | 6 to 14 (Helpers can be 15 to 17 years old, we are only taking two helpers/week who are able to attend at half price. ) |
| Activities | Hiking, kayaking, SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boards), Art, Yoga and Fitness Awareness, Navigation, Team Building, Leadership exchange, Nature Art, Swimming, Exploring Nature |
| Experiential Learning | Salt marsh plant and animal identification, local history exploration, tidal flow, estuary understanding, on-water safety and survival, kayak instruction, stand up paddle board instruction |
| Tuition | $225 / week (Includes: Bottle for water, field trip entry fees) |
| The camp is based out of Kayak Amelia office in Talbot Island State Park, with the campers meeting @ 13030 Heckscher Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32226 |