For outdoor-minded adventure-loving kids, the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department is bringing back four exciting Miami EcoAdventures nature camps this summer that get them up-close to the wild side of county parks.
A 10 percent Early Bird Enrollment discount is being offered through Apr. 15. Parents are encouraged to register their child/children early, as registration slots fill up quickly for these popular camps.
To register, visit or call one of these area Miami EcoAdventures Summer Camps:
Camp Black Bear (ages 6-14), A.D. “Doug” Barnes Park Nature Center, 3401 SW 72 Ave., 305-662-4124; Fees: Until Apr. 15, $108/per camper/week; regular registration, $120/camper; sibling discount, $108/additional child (first child is full price); extended hours: $10/camper/week, 7:30 a.m. early drop off and late pickup until 6 p.m. Activities will include scientific experiments, environmental fieldtrips and outdoor sports.
Camp on the Sea (ages 12-15), Bill Sadowski Park, 17555 SW 79 Ave., Palmetto Bay, 305-255-4767; Fees: Until Apr. 15, $144/per camper/week; regular registration: $160/camper; sibling discount, $144/additional child (first child is full price); extended hours, $10/camper/week, 7:30 a.m. early drop off and late pickup until 6 p.m.; Activities will include snorkel, kayak and canoe excursions.
Fishing Camp (ages 9-14), Bill Sadowski Park, 17555 SW 79 Ave., Palmetto Bay, 305-255-4767; Fees: Until Apr. 15, $144/per camper/week; regular registration, $160/camper; sibling discount, $144/additional child (first child is full price); extended hours, $10/camper/week, 7:30 a.m. early drop off and late pickup until 6 p.m.; Activities are designed for fishing enthusiasts, with lessons in fish biology, safe boating and fishing trips.
For more information about Miami EcoAdventures Summer Camps, contact Lael Pascual or Diwaldo Rabre Jr. at 305-666-5885 or send email to ecoadventures@miamidade.gov.
