Description

Safari Stewards Summer Camp 2014

Stewards: For Grades 6-8

Stewardship is the active care and concern for nature. The goal of this program is to teach students how to become responsible stewards of the natural environment through hands-on learning, interesting projects and productive outdoor activities.

Steward sessions A and C are 9am-3pm. Session B begins at 8:30am to accomodate for field trip travel time; end time may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions.

Register for the Day (Session B and C only): $65 members, $70 non-members
Register for the Week: $325 members, $350 non-members
Register for Pre- and After-care: pre-care $10 daily, 7:30am-8:30am, after-care $12 daily, 3pm-5:30pm

Your family membership must be valid through June 2014 to receive the member rate.

Themes

SESSION A July 7-11: Science and Art Institute

Are you a creative thinker? Looking for new ways to explore marine science and express yourself through art? Join us for a week of exploration, investigation, and expression. Science can sometimes be tough to process, and even more difficult to translate into something that has big-picture meaning and relevance in our everyday lives. Prepare to approach ocean and coastal science investigations in a whole new way! We will spend our mornings diving into topics like ocean acidification, marine mammal rescue, and rocky shore ecology, and will learn by doing: meeting scientists, using new equipment, exploring, collecting data, sketching, and learning how to ask questions, follow intuition and tackle big questions. Afternoons will be all about translating our scientific content into art. Paint, draw, create a 3D model, layer materials for a collage, or perhaps make a video, a podcast, or just a compilation of sound bites--you decide. An artist will work with us to brainstorm and develop creative ways to translate our content, so that the art we produce will tell a story about the science that inspired it.

SESSION B July 28-August 1: Eco-Explorers!

Monday, July 28: Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve (FULL)

Come explore the many habitats of this beautiful coastal reserve in Wells, ME. We will receive a private tour of the lab and learn about the marine research taking place on-site.

Tuesday, July 29: Marine Mammals & Whale Watch (8:30am-3pm) (FULL)

Come on a whale watch departing from Rye Harbor and discover which mammals live in the Gulf of Maine.

Wednesday, July 30: New England Aquarium (8:30am-3pm) (FULL)

Join us as we travel to the aquarium in Boston! Our visit will include a behind-the-scenes tour designed just for Stewards.

Thursday, July 31: Ropes Course at the Browne Center in Durham (FULL)

Learn leadership and team-building skills while challenging yourself to overcome obstacles, on the high ropes!

Friday, August 1: Eco-Surf at Jenness Beach, Rye (FULL)
Help clean up our local Jenness Beach and learn about wave physics while receiving a surf lesson from Summer Sessions! Wetsuits and surf gear provided.

SESSION C August 11-15: Kayak Camp

Come paddle Little Harbor, Great Bay and our coastal rivers. Monday and Tuesday are best for paddlers with little or no kayaking experience; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are for experienced paddlers. All equipment is provided.

How to Register

Click on the button to the right to register online or print the registration form and fax to 603-433-2235 (call 603-436-8043 to confirm receipt) or mail to Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH 03870.

Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation packet by email. The confirmation packet contains guidelines, camper information and a medical health form. The health form requires your physician's signature. We must have a current, signed, completed health form two weeks prior to your child's first day of camp or your child cannot attend. Information pages and forms are available on our website. If the session you are requesting is full, you will be contacted by phone or email: you can opt for another session or to be wait-listed.

Become a Member

Members of the Center are entitled to reduced camp prices and early summer camp registration. Join now and receive the member discount right away. Your family membership must be valid through June 2014 to receive camp discounts. Click here to learn more about all the great member benefits, join, or renew your membership.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations that are made prior to two week before the first day of camp will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after that time.

Camp Fund

The Center has created a Camp Fund to offer financial assistance to those otherwise unable to attend. We encourage your support of this fund; please make a donation on the registration form. Contributions are tax deductible.

Questions?

Contact Henry Burke at 603-436-8043, ext. 16 or h.burke@seacentr.org.