The entire 6th grade class at Horseshoe Bend School, located in New Site, was treated to a fun filled day at Camp ASCCA, on April 19, called the Tallapoosa County Water Festival. The environmental education program had a water theme and was funded by a grant from the Middle Tallapoosa River Basin Clean Water Partnership.
The students had a great time as they split into 4 groups and began their schedule of activities. The objective of the day was for the children to receive some “hands on” education related to water and its importance to all life. One activity, Edible Aquifers, utilized ice cream, ice, sprite, sprinkles, and chocolate syrup to simulate our soil levels and how water travels and is purified. Needless to say, it was a popular activity!This activity went hand in hand with the material the instructors covered on the hydro-logic cycle.
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Students also took a nature hike along camp’s raised boardwalk that runs adjacent to the shoreline of Lake Martin. As they walked and enjoyed the scenery they were also learning about wetlands. Water testing on the lake, via pontoon boat, and programs in the Oscar C. Dunn Environmental Center completed a comprehensive day of learning and fun.
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Located in Alabama on Lake Martin, Camp ASCCA offers campers a wide variety of traditional recreational and educational activities with a unique design for accessibility.
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