This weeks 10-12 year old camp was called “Destination Conservation.” The main theme for the camp was to be able to better conserve and preserve our environment. One way Camp Zoofari has shown us how to conserve the environment is the compostable cups made from corn that we use all week. We also used the same paper towels all week for our snack.
Destination Conservation camp group
On Monday we took a tour of the zoo and talked about the definition of conservation. Tuesday was the day we were able to take a short trip to Herman Park to observe the objects of nature. Then we got to play on the playground! Truly fun! On Wednesday, half the camp went on a field trip to a Prairie Preserve. The rest walked around through the zoo.
Of course Thursday was the day that everyone was looking forward to, the overnight! Unfortunately, first we actually had to finish a day of camp. First, the other half of the students went to the Texas City Prairie Preserve while the others stayed at the zoo. First thing in the morning, for those reaming, we had an amphibian presentation covering the chytrid fungus epidemic sweeping through the world. We covered the facts on the El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center and also an endangered species of frog called the Houston Toad. The presenter also covered various species of frogs. After the presentation we did various activities with the computer and toured the zoo until the overnight began. The most important aspect of the overnight of course, dinner! PIZZA! Then we took an evening tour of the Children’s Zoo.
By campers Lauren, Emily and Catherine
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