DS10 is very into birds and has been for about 2 years now. He got me into bird watching too (I was more of a plant person). smile My son and I just finished the Backyard Bird Count and did the Christmas Bird Count with the local youth birding group here. He just started a life list on ebird and keeps track in his Peterson Field Guide. I would recommend the Ranger Rick Naturescope Birds, Birds, Birds book. I found it at our library and it has activities, puzzles, and lots of info. I'd have to ask DS for more books and websites (he always seems to find loads online). smile I know that the BBC did an excellent video series of birds (can't recall the exact title at the moment). As far as birding camps there might be some offered by Audubon (I know there are some on the east coast) and perhaps you could talk to nature societies in your area for ideas. If you'd like to send me a private message we can continue chatting. smile