This summer, campers at Camp Chaverim will have an exciting opportunity to engage in meaningful watershed educational experiences (MWEEs) both on land and water as part of a new partnership between the Mariners Museum and the UJCVP. The Mariners’ Lake, which sits within The Mariners’ Park, is a stunning 167-acre freshwater lake that makes the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities!

Starting this year, campers will participate in kayaking and nature-based activities that include an introduction to paddling and water safety, understanding various habitats and biodiversity, and exploring the impacts of human behavior on the health and sustainability of ecological systems. These programs will broaden the campers exposure to outdoor experiences, better understand global maritime culture and history, provide environmental conservation education and recreational opportunities, and empower them to embrace their community as environmental stewards.