Did someone say this camp is on an island? YES, Wesley’s Island is the camp location! Discover marine environments with a hands on approach while seine netting, oyster examinations, marine fish dissections & fishing explorations. Learn to paddleboard, and ride in a motorized kayak to get up close with wildlife like never before! While in camp you will learn some necessary wildlife survival skills and how to become a better steward of our shared environment. 
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Wesley’s Island Eco Camp

2018 Event info:
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Cost: $305/child

June 18-22: Ages 9-12* ALL SPOTS FILLED* July 9th week still open
June 25-29 Ages 13-16

July 9-13   Ages 9-12 
July 16-20  Ages 13-16​

8:45am-3:00pm 

@ Museum Point Park
420 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34949 
& Wesley’s Island 

Eco Stars Itinerary

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​Weeks 1&2 : 
June 18-22   Ages 9-12
June 25-29 Ages 13-16 
Weeks 3&4: 
July 9-13   Ages 9-12 
July 16-20  Ages 13-16​

If you would like your children in the same camp week, we can certainly accommodate and we can be flexible with ages.

Schedule 


​Monday 
9:00 a.m. Gather under pavilion, "what you know" test
10:15 a.m. Arrive on Wesley’s Island
10:30a.m. animal importance - LIONFISH DISSECTION! with Dr. Nancy Pham Ho
12:00 p.m. Bagged lunch on Island
12:45 p.m. Finish lunch  
1:00 p.m. Mangrove, nursery habitats, biology of estuaries. Sawfish studies, Explorations on island. 
2:30 p.m. Depart Wesley’s Island
3:00 p.m. Arrive back under pavilion at Museum Point Park 

Tuesday 
9:00 a.m. Gather under pavilion
9:30-10 a.m depart for kayaking adventure 
12:00 p.m. Arrive on Wesley’s Island
12:15 p.m. Bagged lunch on Island
12:45 p.m. Finish lunch  
1:00 p.m. Kayak Back/Marine Education Activity
 3:00 p.m. arrive back to Museum Point Park

Wednesday 
9:00 a.m. Gather under pavilion
9:30 a.m. ERD DAY! Island clean-up, Native Plant activity/Watering
12:00 p.m. Bagged lunch
12:45 p.m. Seine Netting with ERD Educators  
3:00 p.m. Arrive back under pavilion at Museum Point Park

Thursday 
9:00 a.m. Gather under pavilion
10:00 a.m. Arrive on Wesley’s Island
10:15a.m. Oyster activity with Matthew from IRLAP
12:00 p.m. Bagged lunch
12:45 p.m. Finish lunch  
1:00 p.m. Water/ sailing activities
3:00 p.m. Arrive back under pavilion at Museum Point Park

Friday 
9:00 a.m. Gather @ Round Island: 2200 South A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963
10:15 a.m. Depart via paddle boarding
12:00 p.m. Bagged lunch while out
12:45 p.m. Finish lunch  
1:00 p.m. Fishing adventures!
2:00 p.m. Arrive back under pavilion at  Round Island, “What you Learned” test and end of camp party 
3:00 p.m.  Camp week has ended!


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Must be able to swim 50 yards unassisted and tread water.**
**Exceptions can be discussed on a case by case basis.   
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Rain Plans:
Smithsonian exhibit -St. Lucie County Aquarium
420 Seaway Dr.
 Fort Pierce, FL 34949
Phone:(772) 465-3271 

Navy Seal Museum
3300 N. Hwy A1A,
Fort Pierce, FL 34949
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Manatee Education Center
480 N. Indian River Drive,
Fort Pierce, FL 34950 

St. Lucie County Regional History Center
420 Seaway Dr.
 Fort Pierce, FL 34949
Phone:(772) 462-1795 



 Camp dates will have rain day activities listed, therefore camp days are not to be canceled or refunded


What to bring:
Sunscreen, Hat, Water shoes, reusable water bottle, bug spray, a bag lunch, drink, snacks, insect repellant, back pack, towel, a change of clothes and pocket change for any treats we may discover on our travels!
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** Please be mindful we are outside and would like reusable materials packed in lunches if possible.
What to wear:
swim suit, rashguard, water shoes, hat and sunglasses with a leash, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Other fun stuff to bring:
​waterproof camera and binoculars!