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EDUCATION > Summer Nature Classes 2008

Info | K- Grade 6 | Jr. Naturalist | Intern for a Week | Kayak Kamp

Summer Nature ClassesA fun hands-on way to learn about our natural surroundings at the Jersey Shore. Through discovery, science, games, trips and more we explore a new theme each week, working to promote a desire to preserve the earth's abundant diversity of life.

Kindergarten through Grade 6
Explore the marsh and beach with a special focus on the theme of the week. All classes are offered for the grade level students will complete in June 2008. Kindergarten meets at the beach on Wednesdays. Grades 1-6 meet at the beach on Tuesdays, and have a Thursday field trip, some with additional costs.
printable application form (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)

The Junior Naturalist Experience
A one-week program for students completing grades 7, 8 or 9 by June 2008.
Explore the coastal environment. Meet professionals in the field of science and see what they’re doing to protect the planet. Discover how much you can learn when you get a little muddy. This year the program is sponsored by a generous donation from the James and Barbara Summers Family Foundation, allowing us to offer scholarships. Contact Melissa at (609) 368-1211 for information. Classes are offered in Stone Harbor and Ocean City.
printable application form for Stone Harbor classes (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
printable application form for Ocean City classes (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)

Summer Nature ClassesIntern for a Week
Grades 10, 11 & 12
Join the Wetlands Institute research interns to discover firsthand what they are studying. Participate in actual research projects, then present your findings at the end of the week.
printable application form (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)

Call (609) 368-1211 for more information.


Kayak Kamp

Want to do more than splash around and paddle in circles? Then you need advanced lessons at Kayak Kamp! These three-day camps will take young paddlers through basic paddling up to advanced skills. Learn to paddle in all conditions, from flat water to waves. Practice paddling technique so that you can go farther and faster with less effort. Get into the water to learn how to do wet exits, re-entries, and other rescue skills. And take some longer paddling trips to places that most Wetlands Institute kayak tours never go to. For the young paddler on the go, Kayak Kamp is the place to be.
Ages 12-17
$140 ($125 for members)
Call (609) 368-1211 for reservations.

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