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| UGA Marine Extension Service |
| UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium |
| UGA Shellfish Research Laboratory |
| UGA Marine Advisory Services |
| UGA Seafood Education & Marketing |
Aquarium
hours of operation:
- Aquarium: 9 AM - 4 PM weekdays
- Aquarium: noon until 5 PM Saturday
- Call (912) 598-FISH
Admission:
- Ages 13 to adult is $4
- Seniors and ages 3 to 12 is $2
- Children under 3 are free
Mailing Address:
The Marine
Education Center & Aquarium
30 Ocean Science Circle /
Savannah, Georgia 31411
Directions:
From I-16: Exit onto
Lynes Parkway East (516) to Savannah (this becomes DeRenne
Ave.). Continue on DeRenne and turn right onto Truman
Parkway heading South. Follow Truman to Whitfield Avenue
exit and turn left at ramp traffic light. Whitfield will
become Diamond Causeway. Cross the drawbridge over the
Skidaway River, go past Skidaway Island State Park (on
your left), and go through the traffic light. At the
four-way stop, turn left onto McWhorter Drive. Continue until
you reach the Skidaway Marine Science Center. The UGA
Aquarium will be to your left. Parking is free. Handicapped
spaces are available in front of the building.
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Summer Marine Science Camp Scholarship
Program
If you have questions
about the scholarship opportunities, please contact Anne
Lindsay Frick at 912-598-2355 or lindsaya@uga.edu.
Grants from
private, state, and federal funds as well as private
donations support the Summer Marine Science Camp Scholarship
Program. UGA MECA would like to acknowledge and thank the
following for their generous support of the Scholarship
Program:
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The Jolly Foundation
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The Rotary Club (Skidaway Island)
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The Canaday Fund
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Coastal Conservation Association
Skidaway Island Chapter
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The Partners for Community Health
(Memorial Health Trust
Inc.)
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The Sapelo Foundation
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The Savannah Presbytery MK Pentecost Ecology Fund
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The Skidaway Marine Science Foundation
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The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service
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The University of Georgia Foundation
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United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development
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Allen Smith
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Anonymous donations
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Summer Marine
Science Camps 2010
The
University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium
(MECA) serves as the education unit of the Marine Extension
Service and is part of the Public Service and Outreach Division
of the University of Georgia. Established in 1972, MECA is
supported by state B-budget funds, program fees, grants,
and donations. MECA has been providing kids with hands-on,
feet-in marine science experiences since 1993. The demand
for these popular and high-quality summer programs grows
each year.
The Summer Marine Science Camp (SMSC) program allows kids
to grow up learning about the Georgia coast. Camps for kids
aged 4-15 provide a range of age and academically appropriate
science opportunities. All SMSC sessions emphasize “doing
science, not viewing science” in marine science and
coastal ecology. All sessions are designed to offer a continuum of experiences
together over a series of summers. Staff includes UGA marine
education faculty, public school teachers, and Georgia Sea
Grant marine education interns.
Do sessions change from one year to the next?
One exploration of the Georgia coast is only the beginning of a lifetime of learning! Although we swap new activities for old ones each year, the backbone of each session of Summer Marine Science Camp is a collection of hands-on feet-in experiences in the coastal outdoors. Field and lab activities vary slightly each year. We tailor key concepts in marine science and coastal ecology to camper academic level and attention spans. If you have any questions about session content, please contact Anne Lindsay Frick @ 912-598-2355 or lindsaya@uga.edu
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| 2010 Sessions will be posted in January 2010 |
If you would like more information about 2010 sessions or the registration process please email Anne Frick at lindsaya@uga.edu. |
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Fish Fry: Age 4 |
Session 1 (AM)
TBA Session 2 (PM)
TBA
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Here’s a program
that nurtures the very beginnings of marine science interest in children.
Developed for shorter attention spans and excitement about animals
from the ocean, FISH FRY will keep even the busiest of 4 year
olds engaged. Three half-days of live animals, nature exploration,
games, and ocean art projects for little hands. Activities are inspired
by well known picture books about ocean animals including the works
of Eric Carle and Leo Lionni.
Morning session runs Tuesday – Thursday, 8:30-11:30. Afternoon session runs Tuesday – Thursday 1:00 - 4:00. Snacks,
t-shirt, arts/crafts materials, and lots of individual attention included.
5:1 instructional ratio. 16 participants per session.
$75 per session
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Sea Sprites : Age 5 |
Session 1 (AM)
TBA
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New program description will be posted January 2010
session enrollment limited to 24 campers. Camp wil run M-F 9 AM until noon.
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Sea Squirts: Age 6 |
| TBA |
Find out in this camp
designed to introduce very young scientists to Georgia's coast. With
activities appropriate for this curious and excitable age, SEA SQUIRTS
will discover the wonders of salt marshes, sandy beaches, and the
shady maritime forest. They’ll spend time visiting MECA’S
touch tanks and aquarium. Indoor nature craft activities balance outdoor
games and exploration. SEA SQUIRTS runs Monday - Friday, 9:00-2:00.
Snacks, lunch, water bottle, t-shirt and field trip transportation
included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 32 participants per session.
$205 per session
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Sea Camp: Ages 7 & 8 |
Session 1
TBA
Session 2
TBA
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Just the right mix of
hands-on field experiences, outdoor games, and
introductory labs for this active age. Campers will explore salt marsh,
maritime forest, and sandy beaches on Skidaway and Tybee Islands,
and fish with a cane pole at the DNR Fish Hatchery. SEA CAMP runs
Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 3:00. Snacks, lunch, water bottle, t-shirt and
field trip transportation included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 30 participants
per session.
$230 per session |
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Salty Dawgs : Ages 9 & 10 |
TBA
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New for 2009, Salty Dawgs offers in depth study of coastal waters and includes field, lab, and boat experiences. We’ll study fresh, brackish, and marine water communities in the field using water quality testing and standard sampling equipment. Highlight of the week will include a Tybee Island trip and trawling on the R/V Sea Dawg. SALTY DAWGS runs Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 4:00. Snacks, lunch, water bottle, t-shirt and field trip transportation included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 30 participants per session.
$275 per session
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Estuary Explorers: Ages 11 & 12 |
TBA |
Learn the importance and complexity of estuaries in coastal Georgia through field, lab and boat activities. A half-day aboard the R/V Sea Dawg is included for study of the estuarine ecology and water quality. The week’s highlight is a boat trip to Wassaw Island for seining, cast netting, and beachcombing. ESTUARY EXPLORERS runs Monday - Friday, 9:00-4:00. Snacks, lunch, water bottle, t-shirt and field trip transportation included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 30 participants per session.
$275 per session
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Island Scientist: Ages 13 - 15 |
TBA
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Our most academically
advanced program. We have re-focused and increased the academic expectations
of this session. We encourage students who have a serious interest
in marine science to apply. Entrance essays, letters of recommendation
and previous science camp experience are all required. Complete Application
Packets are available by contacting Anne Lindsay Frick at lindsaya@uga.edu
or 912-598-2355. Please note: Complete Application Packets for Island
Scientists including letters of recommendation are due April 1, 2009.
No exceptions or extensions.
SCIENTISTS will complete a day of “Studies
at Sea” on the R/V Sea Dawg, improve field and laboratory techniques
through hands-on, inquiry based activities, be an Aquarist for the
day, and kayak in local tidal creeks and rivers. ISLAND SCIENTISTS
runs Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:00. Lab fees, lunch, t-shirt, and field
transportation included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 16 participants
per session.
$370 per session
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How to register:
Registration materials for 2010 will be available on this site on March 1, 2010. The annual enrollment lottery will take place April 1, 2010. If you would like to be placed on our mailing list for a reminder postcard please email Anne Frick at lindsaya@uga.edu.
Session enrollments for campers age 4-12 are determined by lottery. To be included in the lottery, registration
forms with accompanying deposit must be delivered by mail or in person
to the UGA Marine Extension Service Aquarium on Skidaway island before April 1, 2009. Faxed and email forms will not be accepted. Forms without deposits will not be accepted. Registration will not be completed by phone. Deposits are non-refundable. Short waiting lists will be held for each session. Waiting list placement requires both registration form and deposit. If applicant is not enrolled due to space limitations, the registration form and deposit will be returned. Enrollment confirmation will be emailed by May 1st.
Island Scientist participants are chosen by a faculty panel that reviews and ranks student applications. Application packets will be available online as of March 1st. Completed applications are due April 1st. Confirmations will be emailed by May 1st.
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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities. The Director of the UGA Equal Opportunity Office at 3 Peabody Hall, Athens, Georgia 30602 (telephone 706-542-7912) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding these non-discrimination policies. |
