Lyonia Environmental Center to Host “Buggin’ Out” Winter Break Camp for Kids
Posted On: October 31, 2025
Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC) is inviting young nature enthusiasts to explore the wild and fascinating world of bugs at its “Buggin’ Out” Winter Break Camp, offering children ages 7 to 12 a fun and educational way to spend their time while school is out for winter break.
The camp will run Monday through Wednesday over two weeks, Dec. 22, 23, 24 and Dec. 29, 30, 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Campers can register for the full six-day program for $150 or choose individual days for $25 each.
Each day will feature a different bug-inspired theme, along with guided nature hikes, live animal encounters, arts and crafts, games, daily lessons, and snacks.
Daily Themes:
- Monday, Dec. 22 – Powerhouse Pollinators: Butterflies, wasps, mosquitoes, ants, flies, beetles
- Tuesday, Dec. 23 – Amazing Arachnids: All things spiders
- Wednesday, Dec. 24 – Nocturnal Nature: Moths, fireflies, mosquitoes, spiders, crickets
- Monday, Dec. 29 – Defensive Dynamos: Insect defenses like mimicry, camouflage, etc.
- Tuesday, Dec. 30 – The Humble Bumble: The importance of bees and the threats they face
- Wednesday, Dec. 31 – Daring Detritivores: Dung beetles, earthworms, termites, etc.
From bees to spiders, campers will discover how these tiny creatures play a big role in Florida’s ecosystems. To register, contact Shari Smith, education program coordinator, at 386-789-7207, ext. 21026, or ssmith@volusia.org.
