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2009 Summer Day Camps

Animal Adaptations

Campers Ages: 7-9
Dates: June 22-25, 2009 (Mon-Thurs)
Cost: $140.00

Explore marine organisms from plankton to whales and discover the amazing adaptations they have for surviving in their environment. Campers will investigate life in the estuary, on sandy beaches, and rocky shores through fieldtrips and hands-on activities.

Camper and kelp
Tidepooling

From the River to the Sea

Campers Ages: 7-9
Dates: July 20-23, 2009 (Mon-Thurs)
Cost: $140.00

Explore a watershed as we travel from a small creek to the sea. Discover how it is all connected and how organisms depend on the various environments for survival. Campers will visit a local stream, the estuary, and a tidepool area to find out what the inhabitants have in common.

 

Bayfront Quest Camp

Campers Ages: 10-12
Dates: June 29-July 2, 2009 (Mon-Thurs)
Cost: $140.00

Investigate local fisheries as we go on a seafood Quest! Campers will explore the bayfront, interview fisheries experts, and even do some crabbing as they collect information. Participants will then use what they discover to create a clever, clue-directed hunt called a “Quest” to share with the public. Campers will also receive an Oregon Coast Quests Book.

Sea lion
Kids explore the beach

Habitat Hunt

Campers Ages: 10-12
Dates: July 6-9, 2009 (Mon-Thurs)
Cost: $150.00

Discover a variety of local habitats and all the cool creatures that inhabit them. Campers will travel to the estuary, sandy beach, and tidepools, and even go on a Marine Discovery Tours “Sea Life Cruise” in our hunt for marine habitats!

Dive into Fish

Campers Ages: 13-15
Dates: July 13-16, 2009 (Mon-Thurs)
Cost: $150.00

How do fish communicate? What techniques do scientists use to study fish? You will learn the answers to these questions and more as we delve into the incredible world of fish! Campers will learn what fish need to survive and how to set up and take care of an aquarium. We will investigate current fisheries research at Hatfield Marine Science Center and visit the Oregon Hatchery Research Center. Campers will learn how and why researchers collect data and even do some sampling of their own in this fascinating camp!

 

Copper Rockfish
Wave energy exhibit

Ocean Explorations

Campers Ages: 13-17
Dates: July 27-30, 2009 (Mon-Thurs)
Cost: $150.00

Explore the ocean environment from the surface to the deep in this hands-on camp. Campers will learn about technology and techniques used in ocean exploration and have the opportunity to design their own ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) for observation and data collection. Several fieldtrips, including one to the OSU Wave Energy lab will occur.

Registration and fees

(per session, per child)

Animal Adaptations, From the River to the Sea, Bayfront Quest Camp: $140

Habitat Hunt, Dive into Fish, Ocean Explorations: $150

Registration includes all intructional materials and field trips. 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@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 before the camps begin. Sorry, no refunds.

* The form is in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format and requires the free Acrobat Reader to display and print.

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