Educational

Scholarship Program

A young boy with blonde hair wearing a white shirt, standing on a wooden bridge and looking at a calm, narrow river surrounded by lush green trees and vegetation.

Do you know a child who would thrive exploring nature, exercising creativity, and learning to care for the environment? 

The Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve offers full summer camp scholarships for families who need financial assistance. Any parent or guardian can nominate a child, and scholarships cover the entire cost of camp.

Apply for Scholarship
Eligibility for a Full Scholarship
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To Apply For Scholarship

To be considered for a full camp scholarship, nominees must meet the following criteria:

Ages 3–13

Demonstrate financial need                                                     

How to Apply:

Complete the St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Fee Assistance Application.

Need help or more information?

Call the Boyd Hill Nature Center at
(727) 893-7326.

These scholarships are made possible by the Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Inc., with generous support from local businesses, organizations, and individual donors. Donations to support camp scholarships are still welcome and can be made online at:

www.friendsofboydhill.org/donate.

Checks should be made payable to Friends of Boyd Hill and can be dropped of at the:

Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center
1101 Country Club Way South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Sponsor a Scholarship

Friends of Boyd Hill members (who are not applying for a scholarship) can enjoy a $20 discount on each ranger-led camp. 

Fee-based instructor camps are not eligible for this discount.

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