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At Ruffner Mountain, we pride ourselves in offering fields trips that are fun, hands-on and relevant. Pre-k – 12th grade students learn concepts across all disciplines by exploring the trails found within our 1,000 acre Nature Preserve. Students also have the opportunity to learn from some of our native animal ambassadors that live in our Nature Center. Read more...
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The history of Ruffner Mountain is wild and a little weird, just like the natural world! Learn about both as we explore the mountain together. Read more...
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Located on a quiet and secluded 300 acre site, 5 miles from exit 1 I-459, Camp Fletcher offers outdoor educational experiences for students in public, private and homeschools. Using the outdoor education curriculum created specifically for Camp Fletcher, we encourage students to become ecologically literate, responsible citizens, in an experiential learning environment. The program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to promote Read more...
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Camp Fletcher offers a wide variety of programs for campers in grades 1-12. Our beautiful 300-acre site in McCalla, Alabama features beautiful woodlands, trails and access to shades creek. These outdoor spaces are ideal settings for programs based on the Camp Fire philosophy: an emphasis on the small group, individual attention, acceptance of differences and a loosely-structured child-centered approach. Programs Read more...
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Our staff Riverkeeper (watershed patrolman and spokesman), Nelson Brooke, and executive director, Charles Scribner, give educational presentations to businesses, churches, civic organizations, schools, and other groups of all ages. This presentation — which can be delivered in-person or online — will introduce listeners to Black Warrior Riverkeeper and explain how the organization works hard to protect every citizen’s right to Read more...
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SPARK Elementary is a new twist on summer camping where kids will have a hand in designing what their camp experience will be! Campers will select an affinity for their week of camp (Art Innovations, Camp Splash, Trailblazers, Sports, or Sampler) and will spend a part of every day participating in activities specific to that affinity. The rest of their Read more...
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YMCA Camp Cosby is a week long sleepaway camp experience for boys and girls ages 6 to 16 providing safe adventures on 135 acres nestled in foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in east Alabama. With our first rate staff, activity variety, beautiful landscape and amazing views on the shores of Lake Logan Martin, Camp Cosby is the perfect camp atmosphere Read more...
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YMCA Camp Cosby offers a unique environmental education experience for students during the school year. Our programs allow students to explore relationships in nature and learn about the world around them, while developing problem-solving, critical thinking and leadership skills. Read more...
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Located on the shores of Logan Martin Lake, YMCA Camp Cosby offers a beautiful and peaceful retreat close to home — but feels like it’s a million miles away. Activities can include sports, fishing, canoeing, archery, team building, guided nature hikes, archaeological digs, survival shelters, disc golf, alpine tower, ropes course, giant swing, ziplining, waterpark, and more. Read more...
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6th Day Creatures Animal Adventures is a fully licensed and insured educational outreach organization. We provide educational presentations with live exotic animals for schools, church events, summer camps, community events, birthday parties, and other special occasions. We travel to your location with some of our very special animal ambassadors to teach about wildlife. The animals at 6th Day Creatures Animal Read more...
