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As the waters warm, a local legend returns from the springs—and what better way to welcome them back than by kicking off Summer Camp 2026 in their honor! Manatees, often called sea cows, are large, big-boned marine mammals that spend their days drifting through seagrass beds and grazing on underwater meadows. They munch, crunch, and grind so much seagrass that their teeth wear down over time, only to be replaced by new molars marching right behind them. This week, we’ll cover every inch of the estuary in hopes of spotting a manatee cruising by. Campers will observe manatee bones and teeth, learn the signs to look for when a manatee may be near, and play plenty of games as they explore the challenges these gentle giants face. Just as it’s time for manatees to return to Sanibel, it’s also time for our campers to return for another amazing summer at our sandy bucket school—and we can’t wait to see you both!
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