Jupiter Outdoor Center Blog

Our last two interns. As students continue their search for an internship throughout the semester we are looking to continue our history of taking in student interns. With our busy season coming up this winter and spring, along with a packed summer schedule full of camps, tours, and lessons, the Jupiter Outdoor Center are looking for qualified internship candidates pursuing a degree in Recreation, Early Childhood Education, Education and/or Marketing for the Spring 2018 or Summer 2018 session. While working at both our locations student interns will get an opportunity to apply previous knowledge and learn new skills in their pursuit of becoming a future professional in the field of recreation and leisure services, and/or marketing for small business.  Throughout the internship, candidates will acquire skills needed in both outdoor recreation activities along with managerial practices that can be applied to any business.  The relationship…

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By Sawyer Morrow June 21, 2018 We are super excited to announce that we have received new equipment from Ocean Kayak! Ocean Kayak has the highest of quality water equipment that fits the needs of everyone. No one knows kayaks better than Ocean Kayak themselves, that’s why we are thrilled to provide our customers at…

By Sawyer Morrow June 19, 2018 The Jupiter Outdoor Center Summer Camp is an adventure program for kids ages 6 – 14 years old designed to get kids out from behind the glow of television and computer screens and into the outdoors. Adventure awaits!– Kids will learn to appreciate and explore our beautiful natural areas. JOC…

Jupiter Outdoor Center is by far the unadulterated epitome of Jupiter. Our serene yet busy spot boasts many amenities. Jupiter Outdoor Center is located directly in front of the iconic lighthouse, which is the essence of Jupiter for locals and visitors from afar. See the list below to learn just what makes Jupiter Outdoor Center…

With Labor Day Weekend around the corner, many may be looking for some fun activities to celebrate their hard work!! Here are some of the local ways you can spend your holiday weekend: Friday, September 1st- Parents Night Out at the South Florida Science Center: From 6 to 10 p.m., children ages 4 to 12 are invited to the center for a visit to the reptile lab where they will learn all about alligators and other reptiles, participate in a turtle shell craft, and explore the center and its popular current exhbit, “Eww! What’s Eating You?”. Cost is $30 per child, and each additional child is $15. For information, call 561-832-2026. The museum is at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. Kids Free Labor Day Weekend at The Palm Beach Zoo: (Sep. 1st-4th, 2017) To celebrate all of South Florida’s hard-working…

In the 8.5 mile stretch of the Loxahatchee River, the changes in the ecosystems along the way are enough to amaze anyone. In this relatively short distance; one can go from seeing jumping Dolphin and Tarpon, to sun bathing Alligators and Yellow-bellied Turtles. One moment you are riding along million dollar homes on crystal blue water and the…

High tide is when the moon pushes water from the ocean in towards shore. This influx of water rushes into jetty’s and channels along the coasts, causing many fish and other wildlife to come in towards the shore. High tide is the best time to fish, snorkel, and kayak for the most clarity and sightings. This is…

Once proposed for luxury properties, Fullerton Island was 12 acres of prime Jupiter real estate ready to be sold to the highest bidder. Fullerton Island is a piece of land right off Jupiter’s Sawfish Bay Park that remained vacant for many years over legal disputes. Before 2013, the island was infested with invasive species and required…

In honor of Jupiter Outdoor Center’s 20th anniversary, the center will be celebrating this milestone by offering a free 3 month individual membership to the person that submits a story and picture that best illustrates the many reasons why JOC is the ultimate choice for outdoor adventure and fun! Here is our story about why…

Jupiter Outdoor Center has had a few School’s Out Day Camps since my last blog from Camp #2. Most of those camps were a combination of wind and more wind plus the added bonus of one camp on a full moon. Never the less, fun and adventure were had by the kids. Speaking of the…

The Epic V5 surfski opens up a whole new world to performance paddling. Excellent stability makes it easy for anybody to jump in and go. Sleek lines and Epic’s comfortable surfski cockpit make it fun for paddlers of all sizes and skill level. Our proprietary foam core construction creates stiffness unmatched in typical plastic kayaks….