• Students create, test, and visualize how various factors within the watershed can impact storm water runoff and flooding.

• Students explore the value of retention ponds and wetlands in flood management.

• Students construct their own levees and witness how stream flow is affected during times of high runoff.

• Students work as a team to find and test solutions to a variety of floodplain problems.

• The “Original Tribes of the Southeast” integrates students’ local culture and history with their current classroom curriculum and Sunshine State Standards

• True Native American Indians and educational personnel cultivate learning during their interactive presentations.

• Students will have an opportunity to engage in extensions by creating a project-based product associated with the presentation.

• Examine history of original tribes dating back 450 years to present day and investigate their relationship with one another

• Explore cultural contribution of tribes to the southeast region, particularly Florida

• Recognize similarities and differences in artifacts of various tribes

• Identify and analyze different economic systems, including trade among original tribes

• Utilize geographic tools to solve day to day problems among various tribes

• Students will receive an ID card with information on the treasures they discover

• Over 30 students at one time can sift in our 70ft mining slough

• Search for rare gems such as garnets, topaz, amethyst, emeralds and more

• Discover sharks teeth, crinoids, amber, shells and so much more

• Is your group seeking adventure and wanting to see the Central Florida Everglades in a new way? Our airboat tours offer a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s most incredible wildlife in their natural habitat.

• Captains are selected for their unrivaled safety skills and ability to encourage visitors to understand and respect the environment.

• We are dedicated to educating about Florida’s natural resources through interactive exhibits & live presentations.

• Select from a box lunch, seated or buffet style meal or bring your own.

• We custom design an itinerary for every group to the size, age, educational level and budget.

• We have many affordable packages and something to suit everyone.

• Sport equipment: Volleyballs, tetherballs, sack race bags, horse shoes etc…

• Science supplies: Binoculars, compasses, magnifying glasses, microscopes & slides, minnow nets

• Bike rentals: off road quad or singles

• Friendship circle and fire pit areas

• Photo Swamp Shack: making great memories of your experience with your group

Tours of educational spaces can be arranged by contacting Kathleen.

For reservations & information, please contact

Kathleen Blanco, Kathleen@BCairboats.com and 407-818-1957