Environmentally-friendly may not be the first thing to come to mind when planning your kid’s summer camp schedule, but why not consider some green ideas?  Believe it or not, there are some great summer camps that combine environmental education with fun outdoor activities.  So once you get over the thought of letting them live in the wild for a few weeks, here are a few recommendations:

-IslandWood School in the Woods, Bainbridge Island, Washington – The camp prides itself on being a model of evolving sustainable practices in addition to serving as an outdoor classroom

-Hog Island, Maine’s Audubon Center Summer Camp – Hog Island hosts educational programs focused on ornithology, ecology and conservation

-Tanglewood 4-H Camp, Maine – A nonprofit partnered with the University of Maine. The goal is “to leave no child or adult inside,” and offers a range of opportunities include learning about sea life, forest ecosystems, sustainable living and much more

-Youth Empowered Action Camp, locations in OR, CA and NJ – YEA Camp is for kids who want to make a difference in the world

-Plantation Farm Camp, Cazadero, CA – Campers learn what it’s like to live on a sustainable farm

Now send your kids out to summer camp knowing they are learning how to live green and appreciate our planet