Family Ecology learning Camp

• Location Halkidiki – Greece

A summer of Nature, Discovery & Learning!

Join us for a unique 5-day eco-experience by the sea in the heart of Halkidiki. The Ecology Learning Camp blends summer relaxation with meaningful environmental learning in one of Greece’s most beautiful and ecologically significant locations: the Agios Mamas Wetland, part of the Natura 2000 protected network.

Designed for nature lovers of all ages, the camp combines hands-on activities in marine biology, wetland ecology, environmental science, sustainability, physical well-being, and outdoor exploration.

• Why Join

· Led by passionate experts from Viosfera, a team dedicated to environmental education and ecological awareness.

· Explore real ecosystems, conduct field experiments, and create your own scientific journal.

· Snorkel in seagrass meadows and observe marine biodiversity.

· Study birds, insects, and wetland species in their natural habitat.

· Located in a pristine Natura 2000 site in Northern Greece, 40 minutes from Thessaloniki Airport

· Accommodation at Flamingo View Suites & Villas with eco-friendly services and daily breakfast included

· Local Greek kitchen

• Activities Include

· Marine Ecology & Snorkeling

· Explore seagrass meadows and marine ecosystems

· Observe marine biodiversity and human impact

· Learn about marine conservation

· Wetland & Coastal Ecosystem Exploration

· Identify bird, insect, amphibian species, microfauna and microflora

· Observe and record local biodiversity

· Study adaptations and ecological functions of extremophile species

· Conduct field-based ecology experiments

· Swimming & Water Confidence

· Swimming lessons and water safety

· Build trust in water while connecting with marine nature

· Create Your Own Science Project

· Design and run scientific field experiments

· Keep an eco-journal with sketches, notes, and data

· Learn Greek-based scientific terminology

· Environmental Science Workshops

· Chlorophyll extraction, osmosis, filtration, and more

· Team-based nature learning and conservation focus

· Take Real Ecology Action

· Monitor local biodiversity (e.g., flamingos, sea turtle, microflora, microfauna & more)

· Protect unique flora & fauna (e.g., Pancratium maritimum)

· Ecosystem cleanup focused on microplatics (documentation of the types & amounts) • Design and care for a Mediterranean eco-garden

· Olive harvesting (in Autumn) & Management of an Ecological Agriculture

· Team Nature Games & Low Footprint Living

· Natural material crafts & team games

· Zero-waste kitchen & sustainable cooking workshop

· Navigation, trails, and outdoor exploration

· Astrobiology Night

· Stargazing & exploring life beyond Earth

· Learn which environments are habitable

• Who Leads the Program

Your journey is guided by the instructors of Viosfera, a team of professionals passionate about science and the environment:

· Iordanis N. Mavridis, environmental scientist specializing in Mediterranean ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and field-based ecology education.

· Aggeliki Ch. Milioni, graduate of Sports & Physical Education and certified lifeguard, leads physical activity sessions including eco-pilates, swimming, and nature-based fitness.

• Where You’ll Stay

Accommodation is provided at Flamingo View Suites & Villas, a peaceful eco-retreat surrounded by native flora and fauna.

· Flamingo View Suites: 8 elegant loft-style apartments with access to a shared pool (opened July 2022).

· Flamingo Villas: 5 private villas with individual pools and gardens (opened August 2024).

All accommodations feature Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, kitchens, eco-friendly amenities, and breakfast included. Set between Agios Mamas and Nea Potidea, and just 5 minutes from Nea Moudania and 35 minutes from Thessaloniki Airport, this is the perfect base to explore both the 1st and 2nd peninsulas of Halkidiki.

Whether you’re an individual, couple, or group of friends, this camp invites you to reconnect with the natural world, learn through experience, and be inspired by the beauty of Greece’s coastal ecosystems.