Summer Program Series
GULF CAMP: Summer Day Camp
The Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism & Sustainability has teamed up with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment to bring you GULF CAMP!
For the first year ever, GULF CAMP will be at the NEW Gulf Coast Eco Center! GULF CAMP offers a week of fun and adventure for youth ages 7-13.
- Activities can include kayaking, biking, beach exploration, swimming, nature, arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, ropes course* (ages 10+), and more.
Sample schedule:
Monday: Gulf Coast Eco Center
Tuesday: Gulf Coast Eco Center
Wednesday: Gulf Coast Eco Center
Thursday: Lake Shelby
Friday: Interpretive Center/Beach
GULF CAMP 2025 is here!
We will have four week-long sessions this year!
July 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-25
July 28- Aug 1
Summer Workshops
We have a range of workshops designed for individuals and groups.
- Arts, crafts, nature, gardening, composting and ecology.
- Small class sizes. Pre-registration required.
- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Private classes available upon request. Contact us for details.
UPCOMING: All Natural Tie-Dye Lab
Learn the Japanese art of Shibori dyeing with indigo and turmeric dye baths. Participants will learn various methods of folding, tying, and binding to produce unique and beautiful patterns. Each class begins with a history of natural textile dyeing and exploration of different ingredients and processes. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and bandana (flour sack towel) to dye.
Summer 2025 Schedule Coming Soon!
American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED Certification Course
GET CERTIFIED! SAVE A LIFE!
This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. This is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the online portion. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a digital certificate for American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
- NO COURSES CURRENTLY OFFERED. CHECK BACK SUMMER OF 2025
- Participants will receive detailed course instructions upon registration
- Custom courses available for groups
- Contact Us for questions