# Pond Ecology Day Camp (Jax Dragonfly Expeditions)

> Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 13 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Where: William F. Sheffield Regional Park, 3659 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32226
- Ages: This camp is designed for kids ages 6-12.
- Price: $65.00 (+$1.63 ticket service fee); $0 Step Up/PEP option
- Status: Sold out when last checked.
- Organizer: Jax Dragonfly
- Official page: https://www.jaxdragonfly.org/event-details/pond-ecology-expeditions
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A one-day outdoor nature camp run by Jax Dragonfly at William F. Sheffield Regional Park. Guides help kids catch critters at the edge of a freshwater pond (kids do not go into the water) and learn about the plants and animals they find, from frogs and larvae to nymphs, algae and fish, with outdoor games between. Designed for kids ages 6-12; drop-off day camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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