Join us as we embark on an action-packed virtual summer adventure

Sessions will feature educators from Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®, Mote Marine Laboratory, and The Reef Institute.

Week-long virtual camp experiences will feature half-day morning schedules filled with animal observations, experiments, games, crafts and educational lessons hosted by educators from each organization. The camp will focus on wildlife and the environment. Themes will vary each week throughout the summer and activities will be tied to the weekly theme. Camp sessions will feature a mix of live, prerecorded and do-at-your-own-pace content. Lessons are geared towards children ages 6 to 9; however, other ages are welcome to register and participate.

Space is limited and registration is required for all participants. Parents and legal guardians may complete one registration per household at no cost. Camp organizations hosting their own camps may register for a modest fee to access the camp content from a single device to share with their campers.

  • Dates: Week 1, June 10–14, 2024 and Week 2, July 15–19, 2024
  • Registration for each week will close at noon on the Monday that the camp week begins.
  • Ages: Topics and activities are targeted toward ages 6 to 9, however other ages are welcome to register and participate.
  • Cost for individuals and families: Free, voluntary donations can be made during the registration process. Donations will be evenly distributed among organizations that helped make this program possible to support their environmental and educational missions.
  • Cost for camp groups: $50 per week with login access for one device. Fees will be evenly distributed among organizations that helped make this program possible to support their environmental and educational missions.

Donations and fees will support the following organizations

  • Friends of Manatee Lagoon: This non-profit is dedicated to expanding environmental education in Palm Beach County through future enhanced exhibits and experiential learning opportunities. Friends of Manatee Lagoon is a separate 501(c)(3) organization from Manatee Lagoon.
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium: This is a non-profit marine research laboratory and public Aquarium comprising world-class marine scientists and staff committed to the belief that the conservation and sustainable use of our oceans begins with research and education.
  • The Reef Institute: This non-profit was initially established in 2016 to promote ocean health and environmental stewardship, but shifted focus to coral conservation in 2018 due to Florida’s coral reef crisis. Coral reefs face threats like climate change, disease, and human impact.