Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll Environmental Education

The Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program at Camp Jekyll is administered by UGA Extension on Jekyll Island. All education groups are welcome including public, private, religious, Montessori, homeschool, and scouting groups. Participants report an increase in 1) student relationships with their classmates; 2) student relationships with their teacher; 3) environmental awareness; 4) environmental behavioral intent; and 5) connectedness to nature. Camp Jekyll is located on 10 acres on the south end of Jekyll Island, Georgia between the beach and maritime forest and uses the entire island as an outdoor classroom.  Jekyll Island State Park is operated by the Jekyll Island Authority.