Teen Eco Experience
The Teen Eco Experience is a leadership, environmental education, and volunteer service program designed for teens aged 14–16. Packed with innovative activities, exciting field trips, and hands-on experiences, this program helps teens develop skills as leaders of the future while exploring South Florida's natural wonders.
- 2025 Dates: June 9 – August 15
- Location: Birch State Park
- Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (morning and after care available)
- Ages: 14–16 (we also offer toddler and regular programs)
- Cost: Cost depends on week and program, see below.
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Full Teen Eco Experience
This program combines volunteer work with teen-focused activities and field trips. Participants are assigned to a camper group (ages 5–9), where they assist certified teachers and college students in guiding younger campers through outdoor activities such as canoeing, art, science, and sports. During this time, teens earn community service hours required for high school.
In addition to their volunteer duties, teens join the Teen Eco Coordinator for exclusive activities, professional development sessions, and field trips designed specifically for them. These experiences include environmental science projects, leadership workshops, and team-building exercises. A full list of activities and pricing is available further down the page.
The Teen Eco Experience provides an enriching mix of professional development, outdoor skills, and environmental science activities, ensuring a well-rounded experience.
- Career Preparation: Teens learn the essentials of resume writing, interview skills, and professional communication to prepare for future opportunities.
- Park Service Projects: Teens work on hands-on projects that improve the park and leave a lasting legacy, emphasizing teamwork and environmental stewardship.
- Environmental Science: Explore Florida’s ecosystems, marine biology, conservation efforts, and renewable energy through interactive projects and workshops.
- Team Building: Fun and innovative activities help teens build leadership skills, improve problem-solving, and develop character.
- Outdoor Skills: Activities like orienteering, primitive cooking, wildlife identification, and medicinal plant workshops connect teens with nature.
- On-Site Activities: Teens participate in creative projects and environmental science activities during the second half of the camp day, adding variety and excitement to their experience.
Full Teen Eco Experience
This program is open to 14 teens per week and focuses solely on volunteer work. Teens volunteer for the entire camp day (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM), assisting younger campers with group activities and participating in field trips alongside them. Volunteer-only participants will earn service hours but will not take part in the Teen Eco Experience-specific activities or field trips.
The fee for this program is $75 per week, which covers administration costs and required camp t-shirts.
Teen volunteers are needed year-round, including during Winter, Spring, and Summer Camps. Responsibilities include assisting younger campers in activities such as science, art, canoeing, and fishing. Volunteers also help with setup, cleanup, teaching Leave-No-Trace principles, and playing games with campers.
Weekly Activities
Dive into a summer packed with adventure! Each week in the Teen Eco Program offers unique activities, engaging field trips, and hands-on experiences tailored just for teens.
Boater Safety Certification!
Let’s get creative and enjoy our time in nature! Mornings will be spent assisting with younger campers at the beach, canoeing, and in Science and Art. In the afternoon program, Teens will complete the Boater Safety Course to earn their boater certification. And don’t forget about Friday, Teen Time! We will be making homemade pizzas and ice cream sundaes together while we get ready for a fun-filled summer!
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2025 Camp Pricing
Explore flexible pricing options for the Teen Eco Program, designed to fit your summer schedule. Choose from weekly rates, specialty weeks, or volunteer-only options.
While weekly bookings are available, we recommend taking advantage of our multi-week discount. When you book 3 or more weeks, you’ll qualify for discounted session rates, which are automatically applied during booking.
Summer Camp Pricing (Ages 14-16)
Teen Eco Weekly Rate: $290
Specialty Weeks: $350 - $415
Week 7 Ocean Quest: $490
Volunteer ONLY Weekly Rate: $75 (covers t-shirt and admin costs)
Extended Care Rates
Morning Care (8:00–9:00 AM): $20 per week
After Care (3:30–6:00 PM): $75 per week (Includes snacks)
Both Morning & After Care: $90 per week
Summer Camp Discounts
Multi-Week Discount: Available when booking 3 or more weeks (Applied automatically).
Please Note: Discounts cannot be combined. Only one discount per booking is allowed.
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