Silver City Watershed Keepers is happy to announce our fourth-annual Nature Discovery Summer Camp!
This FREE camp for incoming 4th, 5th and 6th graders teaches kids about the wonders of the natural world. We welcome students of all backgrounds and abilities to investigate the great outdoors of Grant County with us. Together, we will discover the plants, bugs, birds, fish, and mammals that live in our neighborhoods, practice nature journaling, and learn about hiking, outdoor safety, and Leave No Trace principles. Campers will use testing equipment to study water, soil, and air quality for a better understanding of environmental health. During field trips to the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site, the Gila River, and the Mimbres River, students will learn about our cultural heritage, stream ecology, and watershed health.
New this year: campers will earn how to check the weather, fire conditions, and air quality before adventuring outdoors, and reinforce lessons through journaling and art! Students at the Bayard camp will take part in the Library’s summer literacy program, reading fun, nature-themed books to enhance their learning.
Two camp sessions will be held, each running from 9 am – 3 pm Monday through Friday:
- June 16 – 20, 2025 at Big Ditch Park in Silver City
- June 23 – 27, 2025 at Bayard Public Library in Bayard
Nature Discovery Summer Camp is FREE for all campers! Registration, attendance, transportation to field trip sites, lunches, and snacks are all provided free of charge.
This camp is made possible by generous support from the Lineberry Foundation, the Alex Olsen and Martyn Pearson Memorial Donor Advised Fund from the Grant County Community Foundation, and the City of Bayard. Transportation and lunches available through collaboration with Silver and Cobre Consolidated School Districts.
Registration
Registration deadline: June 1st
Register here! This simple registration form takes less than 15 minutes to complete!
Participation is capped at 20 campers per session. This summer camp is designed and delivered by professional educators to provide campers with a connection to nature through discovery and exploration. We will have adult supervision of at least 1 adult per 5 children.
Campers should expect to bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and water shoes or sneakers that can get wet. Parents/guardians will be notified of any additional items required via email before the camp session begins.
Want to learn more? Watch this camp highlight video to see what kids think of the camp! Call the Silver City Watershed Keepers at 575.538.8078 or email silvercitywatershedkeepers@gmail.com with any questions.
