PalmettoPride and Camp Leopold Team Up to Teach Kids about Litter
PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, and Camp Leopold, South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s (SCWA) Environmental Education Program, have teamed up to teach children about the effects of litter in our environment.
Camp Leopold engages students grades three through seven in hands-on learning on a 410-acre outdoor classroom adjacent to Lake Marion. Participating schools choose from environmental subjects such as agriculture, ecosystems, STEM education, human impact and team work. The curriculum meets state education standards and is taught by wildlife and biologist specialists.
PalmettoPride has sponsored the Human Impact class for the 2016-2017 school year. This partnership affords PalmettoPride a unique opportunity to teach children via video presentation about the effects of litter in our natural areas as well as encourage children to take their newfound knowledge back into their home communities.
“With schools being more and more challenged to excel at testing, environmental education activities typically come from passionate teachers,” said Sarah Lyles, Executive Director for PalmettoPride. “Having a captive and engaged audience is priceless when it comes to changing mindsets and social habits.”
“We’re excited to partner with PalmettoPride, another South Carolina non-profit, as we help educate the next generation,” said Ed Paul, Director of Education Program Sales & Marketing for SCWA.
Camp Leopold expects to introduce at least 7,000 students to outdoor education and PalmettoPride’s mission this school year during camp orientation.
For more information on Camp Leopold or to book a field trip, contact Camp Leopold Director Joe Gonzalez via email: joe@scwa.org.