OCEAN
ADVENTURE CAMP 2012 Summer Day Camp Program - AGES 5-12
Looking for a fun, exciting
AND educational camp for summer? Sign up for
our Ocean Adventure Camp this summer and experience
a unique hands-on approach to marine science.
Each week has a different ocean related theme
and is filled with projects, crafts and aquatic
fun designed to promote ocean sciences and
conservation. Campers will enjoy weekly field
trips, kayaking, an expedition
on our research vessel The Challenger and much, much more!
Ocean Adventure Camp runs for
nine weeks from June 18th to August 17th.
Tuition is $192 per week The day starts at 9:00am
and ends at 3:00pm. We offer extended care
for an extra charge of $5.00 per session (we
offer two sessions per day, morning from 7:30am-9:00am
and afternoon from 3:15pm-5:00pm). This camp
is open to kids ages 5-12. For your teens,
try our Volunteer Program. It is a great experience that teaches reponsiblity in a fun enviornment.
Week 1 &
6
Session I: June 18 – 22, Session
II: July 23 –July 27
LIQUID JUNGLES OF THE SEA
Travel through the amazing liquid jungles
found just below the surface of our
oceans! The world of fish and their
habitats is vast and diverse. This week
will cover many different ocean environments
such as kelp forests and coral reefs,
and illustrate why each habitat is unique
not only in structure but in resources
for inhabitant survival as well. Campers
will learn about the fastest growing
forest in the world and realize that
coral reefs are complex aggressive predators.
Most of all, the campers will understand
how important these habitats really
are, not only to the ocean but to humans
as well.
Week 2 & 7
Session I: June 25- June 29, Session II: July 30- Aug. 3
SQUIRMY,SLIMY & SPINELESS!
Venture into the land of invertebrates, no backbone required! These amazing animals include more the 98% of all animal species! See first hand how an octopus changes color and texture to avoid predators while exploring local tidepools. Discover how sea urchins and sea anemones live in a constantly changing habitat, with dangers lurking around every corner! This week is filled with exciting crafts, activites and field trips to keep campers excited and engaged.
Week 3
Session I: July 2 –6 (closed 4th of July)
MYSTERIES
OF THE DEEP
Ever wonder what lives in the darkest
depths of the sea? Campers will explore
the mysteries of the deep and discover
the secrets of the ocean! They will
learn about the amazing adaptations
and abilities of the strange creatures
that live in this unfamiliar habitat.
Campers will partake in hands-on activities
and experimentsto demonstrate the harshness
of this environment.
Week 4 &
8
Session I: July 9 – 13, Session
II: August 6 – 10
WHALE TALES AND MAMMAL FRIENDS
Journey with a gray whale as it travels 10,000 miles along the coast! This week will focus on some of the most magnificent animals that live in our oceans: marine mammals and marine plankton. Campers will learn all about plankton, whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions. In each session, campers will get a hands-on look at marine invertebrates collected on our excursion aboard the R/V CHALLENGER. We will also be on the lookout for local marine mammals that may be hanging out in the Long Beach Harbor.
Week 5 & 9
Session I: July 18 – 22. Session
II: August 15 –19
SHARK
DAYS Come explore the extraordinary world
of sharks and their relatives the “bony
fish”! Did you know that a shark
is a special type of fish? During this
week, campers will learn what makes
a shark unique and dispel some of the
myths that have given sharks such a
bad reputation. Campers will also discover
the many incredible adaptations that
fish have to help them survive in their
ocean habitats. Day campers will participate
in ocean themed crafts and activities
to help them better understand the concepts
being taught.
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