Tybee Island Monday Recap

Our first day at Burton 4-H Camp is coming to a close, and it has been a full and exciting one! The students began stirring a little after 6:00 AM, and by 6:30, they were already outside exploring. Right outside our cabins, we have volleyball and basketball courts, tetherball, gaga ball, and even a giant Jenga game—all of which the students can enjoy during their free time.

Here’s a quick recap of today’s activities:

We kicked off the morning with a class called Cheloniology, where the students learned all about sea turtles. Next, we dove into our first dissection of the trip—squid! The students were fascinated and learned a lot during this hands-on activity.

After lunch, we studied salt marsh ecology and then headed out to the marsh itself to explore it firsthand. The students spent time catching crabs and other small animals, and even treated themselves to a classic mud facial!

From there, we went to the beach for some well-deserved free time. Students enjoyed splashing in the water, building sandcastles, tossing beach balls, and simply relaxing together.

After dinner, we wrapped up the day with a beach ecology class, where students learned about the unique animals and ecosystems found along the shoreline.

Photos from today’s adventures have been uploaded to the school’s Facebook page. Be sure to check them out!