Camp ASCCA Journal - Therapeutic Recreation

Today marks day two of the St. James’ students’ visit to Camp ASCCA.

Last night at the St. James Science Camp, students ended an education-filled day with a little bit of fun, competitive games at the Camp ASCCA ballfied.

Today, the students woke up “bright eyed and bushy tailed” ready for a full day of more environmental education activities.

Camp ASCCA Environmental Education Director, Josh Rhodes, along with volunteer staff member, Kelly Mesicak, conducted a few activities at the Oscar C. Dunn Rotary Environmental Center.

Students participated in the “Web of Life” which is a great introduction to environmental education programs. During this activity, students learn how all nature is interrelated – for example, how the sun, trees, animals, and water are all interdependent. Can you imagine what would happen to our forest life if we had toxic water running through our land?

Also at the Environmental Center, students went on an “Enviroquest” – looking for answers to a list of questions that are only found by visiting the exhibits about land, water and sky.

To learn more about the Oscar C. Dunn Rotary Environmental Center and the programs offered, visit The Environmental Center’s blog.

Chris Erwin, from the Alabama Forestry Association, is also here conducting “Project Learning Tree”. Students here were able to make journals about items in nature they have discovered and made, like parts of a tree and leaf etchings.

Lynn Garris has also returned this year from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to conduct “Project Wild”. In this outdoor classroom setting, students learn about making decisions that may affect their environment, home and our earth.

AND, also from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Forrest Bailey is here teaching an “Outdoor Resources” class. He speaks about land management (how sometimes man has to step in to keep our environment in balance) and information on predator/prey relationships.

By the way, we had a couple of visitors today touring-around with Tom Collier. Two 3rd and 4th grade teachers from Dadeville Elementary stopped by to observe the science camp and to talk with St. James’ 5th grade science teachers and school counselor. We are so pleased that other schools are visiting, and maybe bring other students to Camp ASCCA for science camps!

The weather today was very warm and sunny again! It does cool off a little in the evening still, so tonight everyone will enjoy a warm campfire and a very interested astronomy program!

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