Pinellas

Going Coastal : Intro to Fishing for Youth

In Florida, fishing is a great way for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors all year round. This program is designed to get the youngest members (youth ages 7-12) excited about fishing by teaching them some of the basics about fish, their habitats and ethical fishing practices. The program will start out in the classroom with some hands on activities and continue at the fishing pier at Weedon Island Preserve. Parents must attend with their children, with no more than 2 children per adult. Intended for youth ages 7-12.

Location

Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center
1800 Weedon Drive NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
United States
27° 51' 1.6236" N, 82° 36' 27.1944" W

Going Coastal : Youth 4H Invertebrate Investigations

Have you ever wondered how many eyes a horseshoe crab has? Whether a sponge is a plant or animal? How long a sea turtle can hold its breath? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we virtually explore waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico in a laboratory setting. *On a trial basis, Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center will be open from 9am-4pm on Wednesdays (February, March, April 2013) in addition to Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Intended for Youth ages 5-12. Introducing Wonderful Wednesdays at Weedon*

Location

Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Drive NE
St. Petersburg , FL 33702
United States
Phone: (727) 453-6500
27° 51' 1.6236" N, 82° 36' 27.1944" W

9th Annual Wildlife Weekend at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Celebrate Wildlife and Wildlands at St. Petersburg’s Ecological Jewel! The City of St. Petersburg and the Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve present March 9 & 10, 2013 (Saturday & Sunday) 10 am until 4 pm ADMISSION IS FREE! Bring the family for two activity-packed days ideal for nature lovers!  Environmental & Wildlife Exhibits: Featuring plants, bats, birds, butterflies, and turtles…  Interpretive Walks & Tram Rides: Learn more about what’s around you!  Nature-related Vendors: Get stuff you need, including native plants!  Live Music, Kid’s Crafts, Food…& More!

Location

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way South
St. Petersburg , FL 33705
United States
27° 43' 28.8372" N, 82° 38' 58.9668" W

Canoe & Kayak Coastal Clean Up

Coastal Cleanup in partnership with Florida Public Archaeology Network and Expedition Florida 500 Public lands and estuaries provide benefits that are critical to ecosystem health and the health and well-being of people who recreate on them and live in close proximity to them. Please volunteer to give back to Tampa Bay and the lands of Weedon Island Preserve. Volunteers will use canoes and kayaks to help clean up the difficult-to-reach shorelines of Weedon Island Preserve.

Location

Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Drive NE
St. Petersburg , FL 33702
United States
Phone: 727-453-6500
27° 51' 1.6236" N, 82° 36' 27.1944" W

Pathfinder Open Climbs

Canopy Tree Climbs take place the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pathfinder Outdoor Education located at 1310 22nd Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL. 33705 Our harnesses and rope system make climbing trees safe, fun, and accessible for all ages. Safely tethered, you can relax while dangling from the branches of a tree, using the same rope and pulley system used to explore the canopies of rain forests. You’ll be improving your health, learning about trees, and basking in the rewards of accomplishing a tall task. Only $10 per climber!

Location

Pathfinder Open Climbs
1310 22nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
United States
Phone: 727-328-0300
27° 44' 54.078" N, 82° 39' 10.1772" W

Wilderness Adventure

Experience a rustic mini-camping adventure for all ages! Eight hours of “roughing it” in the outdoors, including a night hike! Build campfires, then cook your meal over your own fire (with S’mores for dessert, of course) Location: Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center, Lithia, FL. Price: $49 per person, plus lunch! Register here: http://pathfinder-ed.givezooks.com/events/april-wilderness-adventure

Location

Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center Lithia, FL
United States
Phone: 727-328-0300
27° 51' 1.0008" N, 82° 10' 28.9992" W

High Adventure Event

Enjoy Zip Line and a Challenging High Ropes course Three hours of high adventure Ages 12 through Adult Location: Dayspring Camp & Conference Center, Lithia, FL. Price: $49 per person, plus lunch! Register here: http://pathfinder-ed.givezooks.com/events/march-high-adventure

Location

DaySpring Camp in Manatee County Lithia, FL
United States
Phone: 727-328-0300
27° 51' 1.0008" N, 82° 10' 28.9992" W

Weekend Adventure Camp

June 21-23 for youth entering 4th-9th. Weekend Adventure Camps offer unique opportunities for older campers to mentor and develop leadership, an opportunity for younger campers to “try camp” for a weekend, and great fun for all! Tree Climbing, Tubing, Swimming, Water Olympics and Zip Lining are only part of the experience as campers practice social skills, inclusion, collaboration and support. Price: $220 Location: Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center, Lithia, FL.

Location

Cedarkirk Camp in Hillsborough
United States
Phone: 727-328-0300

Weekend Adventure Camp

June 14-16 for youth entering 4th-9th. Weekend Adventure Camps offer unique opportunities for older campers to mentor and develop leadership, an opportunity for younger campers to “try camp” for a weekend, and great fun for all! Tree Climbing, Tubing, Swimming, Water Olympics and Zip Lining are only part of the experience as campers practice social skills, inclusion, collaboration and support. Price: $220 Location: Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center, Lithia, FL.

Location

Cedarkirk Camp in Hillsborough
United States
Phone: 727-328-0300

Pathfinder Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp, July 22-26 for youth entering 7th-9th. At Adventure Camp, Sailing, High Ropes, Nighttime Tree Climbing and Art are all exciting, fun and memorable! Our professional staff facilitates all activities to develop skills in healthy decision making, problem solving and leadership. Price: $575 Location: Dayspring Camp & Conference Center, Parrish, FL. Link to our Summer Camp page and registration forms on our website: http://pathfinder-ed.org/community/summer-programs.php

Location

DaySpring Camp in Manatee County FL
United States
Phone: 727-328-0300