South Bay Eco Kids

South Bay Eco Kids Nature Camp is a place where children can get back to nature, explore, learn, and grow. We believe that spending time in nature is essential for a child's development and well-being, and we strive to provide a safe and fun environment where they can do just that. Our camp is designed to foster a connection with nature through guided play, hands-on activities, and teachable moments, helping kids to grow up to love and protect the natural world.

Who We Are

TeachingGreen Inc., dba South Bay Eco Kids, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, EIN #20-5605618, dedicated to helping people love and protect our natural world. Our team is composed of experienced educators and naturalists who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of nature with children. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable nature-based education to children in the South Bay area.

What We Offer

At South Bay Eco Kids Nature Camp, we offer a unique and engaging camp experience that focuses on nature and the environment. Our camp is designed for children aged 5-12, and we offer a variety of activities that are designed to be fun, educational, and age-appropriate. Our camp themes include:

• Ecosystems Services: We depend on nature every day, often without realizing it. Through hands-on activities, we explore the many ways that nature provides for us and how we can protect it.
• Human Impacts: Human activity can harm nature and the ecosystem services we depend on. We investigate how human activity affects the environment and what we can do to minimize our impact.
• Eco-Conscious Kid: We strive to empower our campers to become stewards of the environment. We provide them with the knowledge and tools they need to make environmentally-conscious choices and to take action to protect nature.

Each day at camp, your child will be given an Eco Kid explorer vest with plenty of pockets for collecting maps, rocks, leaves, and other natural treasures. This vest helps to instill a sense of adventure and encourages a feeling of community among our campers. Throughout the day, campers enjoy activities such as scavenger hunts, journaling, trash-to-treasure crafts, nature-themed games, hands-on science activities, live wildlife shows, and more! We use every teachable moment to convey the importance of nature and how and why we should take care of it.

Why Nature is Important for Kids

Research shows that spending time in nature can have numerous benefits for children, including:

• Improved mental health: Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and attention deficit disorder in children.
• Better physical health: Nature play has been linked to improved physical fitness, reduced obesity, and improved motor skills.
• Increased creativity: Nature play has been shown to boost creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Improved social skills: Nature play encourages cooperation, communication, and teamwork.

At South Bay Eco Kids Nature Camp, we strive to provide a camp experience that not only teaches children about nature but also provides them with the benefits of spending time in nature.

When and Where

South Bay Eco Kids Nature Camp takes place during the summer months at various locations in the South Bay area. Our camp runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We offer extended care options for an additional fee.