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Oxbow Eco-Center Summer Day Camps 

Oxbow Summer Camps are rooted in the outdoors. All camp weeks have a foundation of Florida ecology and environmentalism tied with specific themes. This summer, give your child the opportunity to reconnect with their natural surroundings and sign them up for Summer Camp at Oxbow Eco-Center!

Why Oxbow Camps?

  • Experienced instructors 
  • Structured and unstructured activities
  • Safe, nurturing and inclusive atmosphere
  • Small group sizes
  • Unique field trips within St. Lucie County
  • Hands-on and FUN

 

 Summer 2024 was GREAT! 
2025 camp information is not quite ready yet, but check out what we did in 2024 below!

 

 


Early Birds - This optional addition ($10 per day) grants your camper an extra hour of camp! Early Birds can start camp at 8am Tuesday through Friday each week. We will spend this time walking through the Oxbow Preserve enjoying the trails when the temperature is slightly cooler. Exploration is our main objective. Armed with binoculars, we will search out birds and other wildlife within the preserve. Campers who sign up for this optional time will be expected to walk the trail with the camp guide. Campers must be dropped off no later than 8am. Late arrivals will need to wait until normal camp hours begin at 9am. This opportunity is only for registered campers.

 

 

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eARTh Explorers Camp 

for campers entering grades 3-5
(8-10 years old) 

Release your inner artist! Draw, sketch, and paint your way through Florida’s natural ecosystems. Learn art skills and field journaling techniques while documenting your part in Florida’s natural history. Earth without art is just Eh!

Camp runs 9am-5pm daily and includes 2 days of off-site field trips to St. Lucie County preserves! Fee is $230. Meals not provided.
   
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Preserve Pals Camp

for campers entering grades 9-12
(14-17 years old) 

This immersive “camp” is a hybrid of work and play! Come curious and willing to help as we delve into the world of service-learning and complete hands-on projects to preserve and restore our fragile St. Lucie ecosystems. Daily field trips will take us to over 10 county preserves where we will learn how to maintain trails, Leave No Trace, expand our watershed knowledge, and meet career environmental professionals. Witness the fulfillment and perks of an outdoor career firsthand! Campers will receive 40 hours of community service credit to go towards student requirements.

Camp runs 9am-5pm daily and includes off-site field trips every day. Fee is $230. Meals not provided.
   
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Jr. STEMtastic! Camp

for campers entering grades 3-5
(8-10 years old) 

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Sr. STEMtastic! Camp

for campers entering grades 6-8
(11-14 years old) 

Put on your thinking cap! Become an engineer to solve problems using STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math)! Complete hands-on missions using coding and robotics, test your structural and building skills, try your hand at movie making and venture outdoors to explore our watershed!

Camp runs 9am-5pm daily and includes 2 days of off-site field trips to St. Lucie County preserves! Fee is $230. Meals not provided.
   
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Jr. Archery Camp

for campers entering grades 6-8
(11-14 years old) 

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Sr. Archery Camp

for campers entering grades 9-12
(14-17 years old) 

Ready, Aim, Release! Build strength, endurance, and mental focus while having fun! This course teaches fundamental skills of archery. Ready for a challenge? Refine your skills and experiment with new archery activities and games. No experience required. All equipment provided.

Camp runs 9am-5pm daily. Fee is $230. Meals not provided.
   
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WILD CHILD Camp

for campers entering grades 1-3
(6-8 years old) 

Let’s get wild! Explore the slimy, sticky, and muddy fun Florida's natural ecosystems have to offer. Venture by foot, kayak, and ATV! This camp is not for the squeamish! Think you've got what it takes to be a WILD CHILD!?

Camp runs 9am-5pm daily and includes 2 days of off-site field trips to St. Lucie County preserves! Fee is $230. Meals not provided.
   
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Jr. Water Champions Camp

for campers entering grades 1-3
(6-8 years old) 

This HALF DAY camp is perfect for the first time camper! Explore the wonders of the Oxbow preserve with experienced educators. Become a Jr. Water Champion by learning how water connects everything!

Camp runs 9am-1pm with no off-site field trips. Fee is $130. Meals not provided.

 

 

 "I'm so glad we picked these camps!" 

"We are so thankful that our son has enjoyed such fun and educational enrichment at Oxbow camps. I know he is safe and surrounded by professional and caring staff."  

"Our daughter had so much fun and loved every minute!" 

 


For assistance, questions, or scholarship application call (772)785-5833 or email oxbow@stlucieco.org

Refund Policy: Cancellation within 14 days prior to the start of camp will be granted 50% refund.
Cancellation within 7 days prior to the start of camp will be granted no refund.