DATES AND RATES

SESSION 1: JUNE 1-5
FORES-TREE ADVENTURES

In this tree-mendous week of outdoor fun, we will explore the basic principles of forestry and natural resource management. There will be lots of games and hands-on, science-based activities related to the wide variety of tree and plant species, including how these species respond to fire and what is needed to maintain a healthy ecosystem. 

In this toad-ally awesome week, we will live on the wild side by learning about a variety of local wildlife species and adventuring into different habitats within the Austin Cary forest. We will learn how to identify and handle animals and about different land management practices that affect them.   

SESSION 2: JUNE 8-12

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

SESSION 3: JUNE 22-26

ECOSYSTEM EXPLORATIONS

Can’t decide between sessions 1 and 2? Then join us for this exciting week that will include a combination activities and topics from the first two sessions! We will branch out and explore the diverse ecosystems in the forest, learning about trees, soil, and wildlife.  

​AGE: 10-14

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HOURS: 8:30am-4:30pm

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Extended hours available to fit your schedule

Space is limited to 20 campers each session

SESSION COST: $275

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10% DISCOUNT FOR TWO SESSIONS

OPTIONAL SHUTTLE SERVICE 
COST: $35

Space is limited to 14 campers each session

SCHOLARSHIPS

Thanks to generous donations, we have a limited number of partial scholarships available. To apply for a scholarship, please email Molly Disabb, kidsinthewoods@ifas.ufl.edu​, for more information. The deadline to apply for a scholarship will be announced soon.

Shuttle Service

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There is a shuttle service that will assist with transportation to and from The Austin Cary Forest for a small fee. Our meeting location for pick up and drop off will be Westside Park located at 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605. Pick up at Westside Park will be from 7:30-8:00 in the mornings and drop off at Westside Park will be from 5:00-5:30 in the evenings. Space is limited to the first 14 campers.

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Shuttle service days:

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  • Monday- Wednesday: mornings and afternoons​

  • Thursday- morning ONLY*

     

​​​* We will be having our overnight camp out at the forest Thursday night- so we will not be offering this service on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning. Friday afternoon we will have a closing ceremony at the forest for all campers and their families so no shuttle service will run on Friday.