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About Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp in Silver Springs, FL
, to learn outdoor skills, such as fishing, shooting sports, kayaking, archery, and more. The Ocala Conservation Center is a fantastic place for children to learn about nature and the outdoors. Located on a 57-acre peninsula in Marion County, north Central Florida, the Center is 20 miles east of Ocala and nestled in the heart of the Ocala National Forest. It provides air-conditioned cabins, a dining hall, and various outdoor classrooms, such as fishing piers, shooting ranges, and nature trails. For more than 50 years, the Center has given kids the opportunity to develop essential outdoor skills and firearm safety through their one-week camp sessions. With activities like fishing, shooting sports, kayaking, and archery, campers of all ages, from 8 to 17, will gain a better understanding of wildlife stewardship and an appreciation for the great outdoors.
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- Coed
- Kids
- Tweens
Amenities
- River
- Sleeping cabins
- Infirmary
- Playground
- Sleeping Tents
Programs at Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp in Silver Springs, FL
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Wildlife Adventures
Discover and appreciate Northeast Florida's unique ecosystems! Campers spend action-packed and fun-filled days exploring upland ecosystems. As a scientist, they will discover the hidden mysteries of our natural areas, journeying into these habitats using a variety of scientific tools to identify the different plants and animals. They will discover how adaptations and interrelationships allow organisms to survive in their environment.
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Pathfinders
Become certified in hunter safety! Campers participate in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Hunter Safety Certification program. The program includes learning outdoor ethics, wildlife conservation, habitats, wild game, and hunting skills. Classes are led by a certified hunter safety instructor in a controlled environment. Pathfinders are instructed and supervised in the use of shotgun, muzzleloaders, .22 rifles, and archery. Successful course completion awards campers the FWC Hunter Safety Certification Card.
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Trail Blazers
Experience Florida's wild side! The Trail Blazer program provides campers with an opportunity to explore and participate in an overnight wilderness camping experience. Campers learn and practice a variety of skills such as wildlife viewing, basic knot tying, shelter building, orienteering, equipment preparation, and canoeing. Campers will explore the surrounding forest as well as travel to a local campsite for an overnight adventure. They will set up tents, practice fire safety, and prepare their own meals. As nighttime falls, campers will wrap up the day with wildlife viewing, storytelling, songs, and laughter around the campfire.
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Rangers
Perfect your shooting skills! Campers who have already completed the Hunter Safety Certification can participate in this advanced shooting sports program. Campers will spend their day enhancing their skills with shotguns, .22 rifles, and archery. In addition, they will traverse our 3D archery target course giving them the opportunity to shoot from various positions, heights, and other obstacles using bows.
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Location and contact information
7325 Northeast 170th Avenue, Silver Springs, FL, 34488