Leader: Karen Kerr

Agency Volunteers: Carmen Nunez, Teresa Pressey

 

Six children from The Family Education Center braved high winds, low temperatures and a little rain while they camped at beautiful Virginia Key. After setting up camp  they traveled to Biscayne Nature Center for the Seagrass Adventure. Jackson, our youngest camper, was proud of the large starfish he found. All enjoyed looking at, and learning about, all the critters they caught, then watched them swim away after we returned them to the sea.

Back at the campsite we started our fire for dinner while dodging raindrops. By the time we were ready to cook, however, the rain stopped and a beautiful rainbow formed in the sky. After scarey stories and s'mores around the campfire, chilly wind coaxed the kids into their tents and sleeping bags.

Sunday morning started out cold, but after our french toast and sausage we put on our hiking shoes and explored the park. All agreed that the highlight of the hike was the discovery of soft, slippery clay on the shoreline. Clay was rubbed on hands, squished through fingers and even found its way to Jackson's ear! After lunch the children couldn't resist a dip in the ocean before we headed home.

Most favorite parts: "The stuff in the sea grass" Marshmallows"  "The rainbow" "Everything!" Least favorite parts: "The wind that moved my tent at night" "The cold" "The rain blowing" 

 

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