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Children, ages 6-14, will explore and learn from nature at Deering Estate’s Winter Camp! Two, four-day sessions are available. Session one will take place from December 26 to 29, 2023 and Session two will run from January 2 to 5, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A one day mini-camp will be offered on Friday, December 22.
Session I: “Trail Blazers”
Monday – Friday, December 26-29, 2023
Campers will get in touch with their inner trail blazer by trekking and exploring through Deering Estate’s Natural Areas. They will learn how to survive in the unique habitats and about the important conservation efforts for preserving biodiversity.
Session II: “Adventure Awaits”
Monday – Friday, January 2-5, 2024
Campers will channel their inner “Indiana Jones” as they uncover the mysteries of the Deering Estate and its past. Activities include dissections, archeological explorations, a hike to the Deering Cliffs, science experiments and more!
The cost is $160 per session and space is limited. Registration is online. For more information on Winter Camp at Deering Estate, please visit the website.
Make the Deering Estate part of your holiday plans! Celebrate the Holidays at Deering Estate and create memorable traditions with family & friends. Check out the exciting lineup of programs and events for the entire family to enjoy, including the Historic Holiday Décor: Holidays in Wonderland, A Lewis Carroll Story on display daily from November 24, 2023 – January 7, 2024.
About the Deering Estate
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami-Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.
About the Deering Estate Foundation
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering’s cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.
