SCAMP: Session 1.5 - Oceanographers Ahoy

Scamp at Joppa Flats is the perfect summer camp for children ages 6 to 9 (entering grades 1 to 4) with an interest in and curiosity about the world around them. Your child will learn why local coastal habitats, backyard critters, and even invasive species are important as we study them via hands-on science, live animals, fun games, and craft projects. Each four-day session is a fun-filled learning adventure created to increase awareness and inspire stewardship of the natural world. A theme-based… Show more field trip is included in each session. There is a 10% discount for additional siblings attending same sessions. For more information on Scamp and Young Scientists (for ages 10 to 12), please go to www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats and click on Summer Camp. Scamp 2012 Session 1: June 26-29/ Salt Marsh Scientists Registration deadline: June 12 Campers will explore the salt marsh and mudflats to learn about the animals and plants that call this amazing place home! It'll be a magical and mucky week as we look for animals, keep an eye out for egrets and herons, and discover the importance of the marsh. Session 1.5 - New - Not In Catalog: July 3-6/ Oceanographers Ahoy Registration deadline: June 22 From the deep sea to tropical coral reefs, campers will dive into studying the life of the ocean from the shore and on the water. Nothing is off-limits as we learn about fish of all sizes, marine mammals, and careers that let you immerse yourself in ocean science every day! Session 2: July 10-13/ Rocky Shore Explorers Registration deadline: June 26 Attention children who love searching for sea life under rocks: this session is for you! Campers will examine rocky shore creatures and habitats up close, learning as they explore different zones. Plus, there will be opportunities to visit two different beaches in our area. Session 3: July 24-27/ Oceanographers Ahoy Registration deadline: July 10 From the deep sea to tropical coral reefs, campers will dive into studying the life of the ocean from the shore and on the water. Nothing is off-limits as we learn about fish of all sizes, marine mammals, and careers that let you immerse yourself in ocean science every day! Session 4: July 31-August 3/ Insect Investigators Registration deadline: July 17 Come one, come all, whether you've got two legs or 100! Unearth bugs in our backyard, seek out butterflies in our garden, and search for ground species in a meadow. Campers will discover insects, create maps, and learn how to identify everything we find. Session 5: August 14-17/ Become a "Birdologist" Registration deadline: July 31 It's all about birds as we watch the edges of beaches, marshes, and fields to spot a variety of winged wonders. Campers will develop their birding skills using binoculars, field guides, and their own ears. We'll test those skills with a mini birding contest for most species spotted! Registration is required. Call (978) 462-9998 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.php?program_code=747-JF12SU5 for more information.

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