Environmental Education
For more than 25 years, our Environmental Education Program has brought innovative, hands-on learning experiences in natural sciences to Harris County Precinct One youth. Our unique programs bring classroom lessons to life through up close field investigations into the ecosystems and wildlife of the Texas Gulf Coast. Our Challenger Seven & Alexander Deussen Learning Centers offer the perfect atmosphere for a variety of educational outdoor programs. Participants are sure to come home with a host of new and exciting experiences to share with their family and friends.
Discovery Camp
A Harris County Precinct One summertime endeavor, Discovery Camp serves youth who participate in recreation centers in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. It’s designed to continue learning experiences during the summer months. Discovery Camp enables youth to participate in activitiessuch as nature hikes, animal programs, crafts and games that develop their natural curiosity and inquiry. They learn to identify and understand wildlife, habitats and conservation ideas. Discovery Camp also helps them to recognize the roles that plants, animals and people play in an ecosystem.
In order to measure the camp’s educational value, each child is given a quiz, both upon arrival and at the day’s end. This allows the naturalists to evaluate how much academic growth the children accomplish throughout the day.
Traveling Naturalists
This year-round program brings nature to life for grade school students by giving them hands-on experience with living creatures. The traveling naturalist program is an Enrichment activity for science and social studies classes. Supported by technological visual aids, and presentations including live animals and natural artifacts. The sessions help children connect with the world around them.
Contact
Monica de la Rosa
Monica.delaRosa@cp1.hctx.net