Does your camper love being outside? Then they’ll love these outdoor, hands-on camps surrounded by nature! Let them explore the fun of summer…OUTSIDE!
ART IN NATURE CAMP
Ages: 7-11
Where: FACE @Twelve Oaks, Ocean Springs
www.thefriendsoface.org/summer-camp-2022
Got an outdoors and art lover in your house? This art in nature camp could be a great option for them. They will gather objects from nature trails to use as drawing and painting tools, create eco prints using natural pigments from leaves and fruits, make handmade paper, hike the nature trails, and keep a (provided) sketchbook inspired by the world around us. A fantastic (and fun!) way to integrate the local flora and fauna into art education.
DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMP ⭐️
Grades: K-8th
Where: Pascagoula River Audubon Center, Moss Point
www.pascagoula.audubon.org/programs/discovery-camps-2022
Focused on the Pascagoula River and bayou ecosystems, this camp allows students to explore nature and even take a boat tour during the week (weather permitting)! Camp ends with a mini art exhibition of nature-inspired pieces completed throughout the week.
SECRET GARDEN
Ages: 4-6
Where: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulfport
www.lmdc.org/summer-camps
Collect pebbles, twigs, mosses and feathers from outdoors to create miniature environments for gnomes, elves and sprites. This week will be a magical adventure for any camper with an imagination!
YOUTH CONSERVATION CORP. ⭐️
Ages: 15-18 (must not reach 19 before the program ends)
Where: Gulf Islands National Seashore, Ocean Springs
www.nps.gov/guis/getinvolved/youth-conservation-corp.htm
The YCC is an opportunity for youths from all segments of society to spend the summer working, learning, and earning together by doing projects on public land.
Key responsibilities include trails maintenance, building benches, vegetation removal, cleaning/repairing forts, repairing campsites, assembling picnic tables, removing/installing signs, and painting.
NEED MORE CAMP IDEAS?
Check out our Ultimate Summer Camp Guide! We have gathered all the camp resources for moms on the Gulf Coast!
Please note: MGCCC, Lynn Meadows, Rock U2, and Walter Anderson, and F.A.C.E. have other summer camp options that may not be included in the guide. Please check out their websites for more info!