Camp Green Meadows inviting community to a ‘Family Day’ to celebrate 60th anniversary [Video]

MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — For nearly 60 years, students have been visiting Camp Green Meadows in Fish Camp.

The sixth-grade science camp gets students out of the classroom and gives them a hands-on approach to learning.

“We do everything from learning about the aquatic critters in the creeks to what’s in the trees and decomposition,” Camp Green Meadows Principal Bob Bassett said.

Bassett has been leading the way for more than a decade, hosting students from across the Valley and beyond.

That includes thousands of students every year from Merced County.

“I can’t tell you how many kids get off the bus and go ‘When did you plant all these trees?'” Bassett said.

The students stay for four or five nights and, in addition to the academics, they learn life skills through family-style meals, cleaning up after themselves and games.

High school students serve as camp counselors and leadership during the visit.

“As a …