<%@LANGUAGE="JAVASCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> University of Georgia Burton 4-H Center






Summer Camp Classes and Activities
Below is a short description of the different “fun time with counselor” activities that campers will be taking part in during their week at camp.

Seining: Campers pull a seine net (20' long net with poles on either side) through the shallow water to catch whatever animals live there. Campers wear a swim suit because they will be getting into the water about waist high. The swim suits must be modest and appropriate one-piece suits, please.

Marsh: Campers wear old clothes and shoes because they will be getting wet and muddy as they explore the marsh habitat. Campers must have closed toe shoes-no sandals, water socks or tevas please. We have a stock of old shoes that campers can wear for this class if that is preferable to wearing their own shoes. They will be looking for Fiddler Crabs, or Periwinkle Snails and even take a look at what swims in the salt water they might have swallowed during swim time!

Beach: Now is the time for sandals. We will get our feet wet and look for shark teeth while learning about the forces shaping the beach.

Reptiles: The name says it all! Campers will hold, see, and learn about various native snakes and turtles.

Crabbing: Campers will learn about the invertebrates that live in the marsh and ocean surrounding the camp. They will have a chance to hold some of these animals or see how we collect them.

Swimming: All swimming is done in the ocean. The beach lifeguard and lead counselor will make the final decisions on swimming time if potentially dangerous water conditions exist. Eight agents and/or leaders (minimum) will be in the water at all times. These leaders/agents form a box within which all of the campers swim. Rental floats are available at the beach for $2.00. Boogie boards are $1.00 per visit. Swim suits must be modest and appropriate one-piece suits, please.

Orienteering: Practice everyday math skills while learning how to use a compass to get from point A to point B. Class introduction occurs in AC comfort learning the parts which will include navigating one of several compass courses laid out across the Burton 4-H Center property.

Transportation: All transportation to the camp will be provided by the county. While at Burton, transportation will be provided by the Burton bus to the marsh ecology class only. Counties will provide transportation to and from the beach and into Savannah for local trips.

River Street and the River Boat Cruise: This is often the highlight of the camper’s time at the Burton 4-H Center.

  • We park and unload the buses at the far end of River St. near the Waving Girl.
  • We walk down River Street in our color groups.
  • Along the way we point out which shops are okay for campers to go into and which are not.
  • Campers are reminded not to buy anything inappropriate.
  • The pay phones along River Street are off limits to campers.


   
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