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2008 Summer
Day Camp
Coastal Adventures 1
Ages:7-9
Dates:June 23-26, 2008 (Mon-Thu)
Coastal Habitats Hunt
This hands-on day camp will introduce campers to the plants and
animals that live in the marine habitats of the central Oregon
coast. With a different outdoor field adventure each day, campers
will investigate life on the rocky shore, coastal forest, marsh,
mudflat, and sandy beach. Participants will work in teams to collect
live specimens and to build appropriate habitats in HMSC’s
wet labs. Cost: $130.00
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Coastal Adventures 2
Ages: 7-9
Dates: Juy 21-24, 2008 (Mon-Thu)
Crusty Crustaceans
Campers will discover characteristics that help crustaceans survive
by actively exploring tide-pools and mudflats, collecting and observing
plankton, and creating a mini-exhibit about crustaceans. Participants
will work directly with scientists to conduct research on crustaceans
and will take part in one of HMSC’s most popular activities
-- crab races. Cost: $130.00
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Marine Science 1
Campers ages 10-12
July 7-10, 2008 (Mon-Thu)
Coastal Habitats Hunt
Campers will explore the estuary, rocky shore, sandy beach and
the coastal forest. In teams, they will collect animals and build
habitats in HMSC’s wet labs, demonstrating their understanding
of habitat and community. Cost: $130.00
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Marine Science 2
Campers ages 10-12
August 4-7, 2008 (Mon-Thu)
Simply Symbiotic
Our explorations will take us on a hunt for all the organisms that
just can’t live without each other. While exploring
the rocky intertidal, estuary, sandy beach and the coastal forest
of Cape Perpetua, campers will be introduced to the plants and
animals that live in symbiotic relationships. Campers will
also participate in a symbiotic scavenger hunt. Cost: $130.00
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Marine Biology
Ages: 13-17
Dates: July 15-18, 2008 9
(Sorry, this camp is FULL)
Inside, Outside, Upside Down
This camp will focus on dissection. Campers will explore
the sandy beach, estuary and tide pool habitats, looking at animals
to gain a better understanding of form, function and their ability
to survive. A kayaking excursion is included. Cost: $140.00
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Oceanography
Ages 13-17
Dates: July 28-31, 2008 (Mon-Thu)
ROVing Robotics
This camp is designed for campers serious about scientific research
relating to physical oceanography. Each team will construct a remotely
operated vehicle (ROV), develop research projects for the instrument
and conduct bottom trials in the lab and off the dock. This
year’s camp will also include a kayak excursion and a trip
to the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Lab in Corvallis. Cost: $140.00
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Registration and fees
(per session, per child)
Coastal Adventures 1 and 2: $130
Marine Science 1 and 2: $130
Marine Biology: $140
Oceanography: $140
Registration includes all intructional materials, plus a T-shirt designed
by the campers themselves. Lunches are not included.
Preregistration is required; payment must accompany registration
Download and print this registration
form*;
fill it out and mail, along with your payment, to:
Maureen Collson
Hatfield Marine Science Center
2030 SE Marine Science Dr
Newport, OR 97365
e-mail: maureen.collson
at oregonstate.edu (for more information).
Make Checks Payable To: HMSC Sea Grant Extension
Please register your child early - these classes fill fast, and we do
not accept walk-ins. Detailed information about each camp will be sent
upon receipt of registration. Sorry, no refunds.
* The form is in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format and requires
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