• Purple, yellow, gold and orange sponges and soft corals wave against a turquioise sea.

    Biscayne

    National Park Florida

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Professional Development

OVERNIGHT PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Biscayne Expedition is a standards-based, overnight camping program that is offered December-March. Classes of 25, plus teachers and chaperones, are transported to Elliott Key to take advantage of one of nature's outdoor classrooms. While a National Park Ranger will help to facilitate your class's visit and will present programs, you, the teacher, and your chaperones are the driving force behind Biscayne Expedition. Teachers must register for and attend a MANDATORY, two day teacher's workshop. During this free workshop, teachers will be transported by boat to Elliott Key and will participate in every aspect of camp that your students will encounter. Teachers will participate in the standards based programs that are presented to your students, as well as cook camp food and sleep in tents. (If you have participated in a Biscayne Expedition Teacher's Workshop within the last two years, you do not need to attend another to bring your students out this school year.) The Teacher Workshop will be conducted on November 10-11, 2012.

To help you plan your Biscayne Expedition, follow these steps:

1. View the Overnight Program website for more details about program specifics.

 

2. Register online: Fill out and submit the Teacher Workshop Registration Form.

 

3. Call (305) 230-7275 x 08 or e-mail us if you need further assistance.

Did You Know?

Mangrove Snapper

Mangrove snapper (also known as gray snapper) must be at least 10 inches long to keep. Following fishing regulations will ensure healthy fisheries in and outside of Biscayne National Park for generations to come. More...