Fun, Standards-based
Nature Education
Teaching KATE gives students a unique opportunity to explore nature through hands-on learning.
Key Topics
Forest Ecology
Scientific study of interrelated patterns and processes in the forest, explore plant and animal interactions within the forest, answer questions about forest management using scientific investigations and models, tree identification and forest floor exploration, forest mapping.
Water Ecology
Become a chemist and test the pH and dissolved oxygen levels of Lake Marion, analyze chemical and biological pollution levels, discover the macro organisms that are bio indicators, collect and analyze macro-invertebrates from the lake.
Wildlife
Analyze population dynamics, build your own food web, learn how energy flows through food chains and webs, discover the structures, processes, behaviors and adaptations allow critters to survive.
Soil
Determine what abiotic and biotic factors affect the pH of soil, pH testing, discover the importance of wetlands, observe soil layers and analyze different soil types
Summerton, SC
Camp Bob Cooper
Located on the picturesque shores of Lake Marion, Camp Bob Cooper has proven to be one of South Carolina's favorite retreat locations for almost 70 years.
Every summer, we host two summer camps and thousands of visitors from rental groups. As a result, our facility offers a great mix of hands-on educational opportunities and fun activities.
We have additional activities available
Canoeing
Hiking
Fishing
Archery
Climbing
High Ropes
*Adventure activities may have . Please ask about additional details and pricing.
Three wonderful days
Program Details
Our typical program runs from Monday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Friday. We also offer one- and two-day programs depending on your priorities.
We have a full-service kitchen, gym, swimming area, and sleeping capacity for 200 students.
I love Camp Bob Cooper. I don’t want to leave.”
Sections
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Address
Camp Bob Cooper 8001 MW Rickenbaker Road Summerton, SC 29148}
Contact
(803) 574-6066
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