Discovery Club

Inspiring kids to protect our natural resources

Discovery begins here!

A PROGRESSIVE, BADGE-BASED PROGRAM FOR KIDS AGES 7-18

25 Kids per club
20 Weeks of environmental education
2 Dedicated volunteer teachers

Who We Are

Started in 1995, the Discovery Club Program has evolved from weekend field trips for small groups, to a network of over 50 clubs that engage 1,300 young people between the ages of 5 and 18. Operating on 9 islands, the program is dedicated to inspiring and educating young Bahamians to become knowledgeable environmental stewards through fun, conservation-based classroom lessons, hands on activities and field trips.

Kids will

Snorkel
Kayak
Learn to swim
Go camping Go birdwatching
Learn about pllants and create community gardens
Engage with the community
Learn about marine life
Volunteer
Inspire those around them to care for our natural resources

-select a program-

Adventurers

for children ages 5-6 years old

Explorers

for children ages 7-9 years old

Guardians

for children ages 10-12 years old

Navigators

for persons ages 13-18 years old

Discovery Club's

Symposium

where teachers become the students

Every summer, teachers from all over The Bahamas gather for a symposium held for Discovery Club leaders. For the entire week, teachers are immersed in activities, lectures and field trips that simulate the Discovery Club experience.

Network with fellow Discovery Club leaders
Learn to lead environmental lessons and discussions
Kayak + snorkel + bird watch
Overnight camping with storytelling around the campfire
All lodging + travel + food expenses paid for by the BNT
Mandatory for explorer/guardian/navigator club leaders joining the following academic year

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