Summer Nature Camp Offered At Okeeheelee Nature Center

The Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department is offering a summer nature camp for children ages 9 to 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-9 at the Okeeheelee Nature Center.

Campers will have fun celebrating 500 years of “Fabulous Florida.” They will explore Florida’s cultural and natural history through field trips and fun activities. Activities may include an airboat ride in the Everglades, snorkeling at the beach, visiting historical sites, animal encounters, and crafts and games.

The fee is $150 per child. Registration is open until filled and is limited to 20 campers.

For more information or to get a registration form, drop by or call the Okeeheelee Nature Center, or visit www.pbcparks.com/nature and click on the Okeeheelee link.

The Okeeheelee Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department and is located in Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd.