June 16-20 in Silver City and June 23-27, 2025 in Bayard
The Silver City Watershed Keepers program is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the fourth-annual Nature Discovery Summer Camp. This free camp is open to rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. We will hold two camps, each running 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday. The first camp session will take place in Silver City from June 16th-20th and the second in Bayard from June 23rd-27th.
Nature Discovery Summer Camp is a week-long outdoor adventure, appropriate for all students who are eager to explore the wonders of the natural world. Whether your child already loves the great outdoors or they are curious to take their first field trip to the Gila, this camp is a fun, safe, and educational place for them to dip their toes in the water, literally! Campers will gain confidence and skills as they spend their days playing outside, exploring nature, and learning from local educators.
This engaging and educational camp offers a broad curriculum of hands-on experiences in nature journaling, wildlife observation, environmental science, and cultural heritage. Campers will investigate local ecosystems, study water, soil, and air quality, and learn about outdoor safety and Leave No Trace principles. Exciting field trips to the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site, Mimbres River, and Gila River will provide insights into stream ecology and watershed health. Campers will also reinforce literacy skills by engaging in short readings and interpreting their findings through journaling and art!
Camp Details:
Session 1: June 16–20, 2025, 9am-3pm, at Big Ditch Park in Silver CitySession 2: June 23–27, 2025, 9am-3pm, at Bayard Public Library in BayardCost: Free (includes registration, transportation to field trip sites, lunches, and snacks)Eligibility: Incoming 4th–6th graders of all backgrounds and abilitiesRegistration Deadline: June 1, 2025
Register Here: https://silvercitywatershedkeepers.org/2025/04/06/nature-discovery-summer-camp-2025/
The camp is designed and delivered by professional educators, ensuring a safe and enriching environment. Campers should bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and water shoes or sneakers that can get wet. Parents or guardians will be notified of any additional items required via email before the camp session begins.
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Lineberry Foundation, the Alex Olsen and Martyn Pearson Memorial Donor Advised Fund from the Gila Community Foundation, and the Bayard Public Library Summer Reading Program and City of Bayard. Transportation and lunches are provided through collaboration with Silver and Cobre Consolidated School Districts.
For more information, please contact the Silver City Watershed Keepers at 575.538.8078 or email
