Discovery Club

Inspiring kids to protect our natural resources
Lucayan NP - Gold Rock Creek (5) (1)

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

Join A Discovery Club Near You.

Join a discovery club near you or start your own.