Winter Camp

The Deering Estate offers a winter break camp, which aligns with Miami Dade County School’s scheduled winter break. Every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science. Campers must practice social distancing and wear face coverings. Please review the latest safety guidelines prior to visiting.

Ages: 6 to 14

Week 1 (12/21/2020-12/23/2020): Naturalist-in-Training “Over the course of 3 days, campers will become familiar with the skills and knowledge set of a South Florida Naturalist! They will learn such skills as plant and animal identification, basic survival skills, and learn how they can play a role in the preservation of the nature found in their own backyard.”

Week 2 (12/28/2020-12/30/2020):  Find Your Habitat “At the Deering Estate there are more than 450 acres of protected natural areas, which including six unique habitats: Hardwood Hammock, Salt Marsh, Pine Rocklands, Mangrove Forest, Sea Grass Beds, and our Historic Slough creek habitat. Each day, campers will learn about two of these habitats, hiking and exploring their various flora and fauna. They will also learn about some of the more historic inhabitants of our property and how they survived in early South Florida.

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