Outdoor Encounters at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center

Early Bird Walks 

  • June 27 August 8 
  • July 11 August 22 
  • July 25 

Rise and Shine! Enjoy an early morning bird walk through the diverse habitats of a hidden treasure on Seabrook Island. Camp in search of warblers, buntings, herons and other waterfowl. Join us and learn bird watching techniques and identification skills as we search for warblers, buntings, herons and anhinga. For the beginner and amateur. Hikes will take you into the maritime forest of live oaks and magnolias, our slough, along the beach and salt marsh. 

  • Fee: $10/person 
  • Time: 8 am – 10 am 
  • Meet: Porch of Susanna’s House 
  • Bring: binoculars; mosquito spray; water bottle; We do have binoculars that you can borrow 

Deveaux Bank Kayak and Birding Tour 

  •  July 31  (Let us know if you want to go on a different date)

Paddle to one of the largest sea bird nesting sanctuaries in the southeast to identify and observe terns, pelican, black skimmers and other shorebirds. Come and explore the island and other marine life together at this amazing place. 

  • Fee: $50/person (kayak, paddle, and life jacket is included in price) 
  • Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm 
  • Meet: Porch of Susanna’s House 
  • Bring: water, lunch or snacks; binoculars (camp has some to borrow) 

Night Hikes & Star-Gazing 

2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month 

  • June 27
  • July 11
  • July 25 
  • August 8 
  • August 22 

Learn to identify constellations. Hear the call of the barred owl or chuck-wills-widow. Heighten your senses through sensory activities. Search for spider eyes. Join us for a nocturnal experience that starts on a forested path in the maritime forest and ends on the beach. 

  • Fee: $20/person 
  • Time: 8 pm – 10 pm 
  • Meet: Porch of Susanna’s House 
  • Bring: mosquito spray; flashlight 

 Pre-registration is Required for all Classes 

843-768-1337 
outdoorencounters@stchristopher.org 

St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center 
2810 Seabrook Island Road 
John’s Island, SC 29455 

Vehicle pass is called-in to access Seabrook Island and Camp property 

Author: sibirders

SEABROOK ISLAND BIRDERS / “watching, learning, protecting” Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) are residents, renters and guests of Seabrook Island, SC who have an interest in learning, protecting and providing for the well-being of the incredible variety of birds that inhabit Seabrook Island throughout the year.

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