It's every nature lover's dream — the chance to live on an Nonsuch Island, explore national parks and snorkel on reefs.

But one camp, run by Bermuda Zoological Society and Bermuda Audubon Society, is giving teens the chance to do this and much more. Nonsuch Camp being offered this week only will allow ten teenagers, aged 15 to 17, to listen to scientific experts and learn about Bermuda's natural history.

It involves daily fieldwork activities, lab work and lectures aimed at connecting them with Bermuda's natural environment. Participants, from both private and public schools, were chosen based on their written applications describing why they want to take part and teacher recommendations.

Camp director Robert Chandler said: "The goal of the camp is to foster an active and lifelong interest in Bermuda's natural history.

"It provides an opportunity for students to experience advanced-level fieldwork and takes them on the next step in their journey to becoming young stewards of our environment. We hope it's a life-changing experience for them."

Students will spend their days on field trips to Spittal Pond, coastal dunes, Paget Marsh and other national parks.

They will also take snorkelling expeditions to North Rock, marine reserves around Bermuda and go cave spelunking. Their nights will be filled with evening labs and lectures from some of the Island's conservation and research experts. The camp is sponsored by Catlin Insurance, PartnerRe, XL Foundation and Butterfield Bank, and received support from the Department of Conservation Services.

Mr. Chandler thanked the companies for their support and said: "Audubon started this unique camp back in 1972, but due to funding restrictions we haven't been able to hold it the past two years.

"We are very pleased to be able to offer the camp again, and we thank our sponsors for making it possible," he added.