Pecos River Kids Day Camps

Location
Pecos River Kids Day Camps are conducted in a wide range of locations. Some programs' activities are held on the SHUMLA campus, which is situated along the Pecos River approximately 50 miles west of Del Rio, Texas. Other activities are conducted at Seminole Canyon State Historical Park, Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center, Amistad National Recreation Area, canoe and boat trips on local waterways, and visits to archeological sites in the area are also included.

Duration
Pecos River Kids Day Camps are full day programs.

Instructors
SHUMLA instructors include archeologists, botanists, biologists, geologists, astronomers, artists, and historians, as well as experts in a wide range of other areas, such as Native American lifeways and adventure challenge activities.

Activities
Students from local schools spend a full day at SHUMLA engaging in activities similar to those included in Pecos Adventure Camps. Working in conjunction with local teachers, SHUMLA will also develop and offer programs that address specific topics of study or interest. A low student-to-teacher ratio — usually 5 to 1 — is maintained in order to ensure that students get the most out of their experiences and to foster the student-teacher bond.
A hands-on, learning-by-doing approach to teaching is used throughout all of our programs.

Cost
Pecos River Kids Day Camp programs and activities are underwritten by gifts to SHUMLA. Other than transportation to and from the site, when funding is available, there is no cost to the student or to the school or youth organization. Donations are encouraged so that we can continue to provide this service to the schools and children of our state.

Registration
Contact Valerie Varner at varner@shumla.org or call the SHUMLA office at 432-292-4848.

Schedule of Upcoming Programs
Check the Calendar for upcoming programs.

Schools interested in having students attend a Pecos River Kids Day Camp should contact the SHUMLA office at info@shumla.org or 432-292-4848.