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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. UGA MECA would like to acknowledge and thank the following entities for their generous support of the Scholarship Program in the past:
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Summer Marine Science Camps Looking for hands-on, feet-in marine science? The University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium has been providing science day camps every summer since 1993. Our camps allow kids to grow up learning about the Georgia Coast. Our Summer Marine Science Camp (SMSC) sessions emphasize marine science and coastal ecology while nurturing the curiosity and stewardship potential in each child. We offer informal, team oriented, memorable camp experiences that balance detailed study with exploration. Using elements of environmental and experiental education as well as creative arts, each SMSC session is tailored to meet the learning stages and styles of kids aged 2-15. Low student to staff ratios ensure personal attention and mentoring for your camper. Summer camp staff includes UGA marine education faculty and Georgia Sea Grant marine education interns. Camp sessions are high energy, chock full, and lots of fun! Your camper is sure to be hot, tired and dirty at the end of the day! Do sessions change from one year to the next? |
Mommy & Me: Ages 2-3 + 1 Adult |
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June 12-15, 2012 Tuesday - Friday,
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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. Session runs Tuesday – Friday, 10 am - 12 noon. Snacks, arts/crafts materials, and lots of individual attention included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 10 campers + 10 adults. $108 per Mommy & Me pair / $25 deposit with registration
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June 18-22, 2012 Monday - Friday,
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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. Session runs Monday – Friday, 9 am - 12 noon. Snacks, t-shirt, water bottle, arts/crafts materials, and lots of individual attention included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 20 participants. $135 per camper / $25 deposit with registration
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Sea Sprites: Age 5 |
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Session I: Session II: Monday - Friday, |
Looking for a camp that capitalizes on the elfish energy of five year olds? In this 5 day session, campers will focus on the various ways ocean animals make a living through hands-on activities, field explorations, engaging art projects, read-aloud stories and outdoor explorations. Sea Sprites will investigate snails, crabs, bony fish, sharks, shorebirds, sea turtles, dolphins and right whales. They will also think about their own relationships with these animals and with the ocean. Sessions run Monday – Friday, 9 am - 12 noon. Snacks, t-shirt, water bottle, arts/crafts materials, and lots of individual attention included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 24 participants per session. $135 per camper / $25 deposit with registration |
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Sea Squirts: Age 6 |
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| July 23 - 27, 2012 Monday - Friday,
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What is a Sea Squirt? Find out in this camp designed to introduce very young scientists to the animals and habitats of Georgia's coast. With activities appropriate for this curious and excitable age, SEA SQUIRTS will discover the wonders of salt marshes, estuaries, and the maritime forest. They’ll spend time visiting MECA’S touch tanks and aquarium. Indoor nature craft activities balance outdoor games and exploration. Session runs Monday - Friday, 9 am - 2 pm. Lunch, snacks and water bottle included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 30 participants per session. $205 per camper / $50 deposit with registration
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Sea Camp: Ages 7-8 (Session II is FULL) |
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Session I: Session II (FULL): Monday - Friday, |
This session offers 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. Sessions run Monday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm. Lunch, snacks, water bottle, t-shirt and field trip transportation included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 40 participants per session. $230 per camper / $50 deposit with registration |
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Salty Dawgs: Ages 9-10 (Both Sessions FULL) |
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Session I (FULL): Session II (FULL): Monday - Friday,
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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. Sessions run Monday - Friday, 9 am – 4 pm. Lunch, snacks, water bottle, t-shirt and field trip transportation included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 30 participants for Session I; 20 participants for Session II. $285 per camper / $50 deposit with registration
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Fishing For Fun: Ages 11-12 (Session FULL) |
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June 11-15, 2012 Monday - Friday, |
In this session, campers will learn the importance of restoring, protecting, and preserving habitats of coastal Georgia and the important role that they play with regard to local fisheries. Interactive laboratory and field work intertwined with current education, conservation, and research topics on coastal Georgia fisheries will allow the students to learn about commercial and recreational fisheries (shrimp, blue crab, oyster). Students will spend time studying nearby rivers aboard the R/V Sea Dawg, exploring the beaches of Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge, as well as fishing and crabbing in our local waterways. Session runs Monday – Friday, 9 am - 4 pm. Lunch, snacks, water bottle, t-shirt and field transportation included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 30 participants. $285 per camper / $50 deposit with registration
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July 16-20, 2012 Monday - Friday,
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Island Scientists is our most academically advanced and field intensive program. Therefore, students who have a serious interest in marine and field science are encouraged to apply. Be prepared for long, full days in the field and on the water and for the surprises that wilderness explorations bring. Cheerfulness, a positive attitude and a sense of humor are all must haves to enjoy this session that includes trawling aboard the R/V Sea Dawg, a day of exploration on Wassaw Island and a paddling trip on the Skidaway River. Session runs Monday - Friday, 9 am- 4 pm. Lab fees, lunch, t-shirt, and field transportation included. 4:1 instructional ratio. 30 participants. $325 per session / $100 deposit with registration  |
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June 25-29, 2012 Monday - Friday,
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During this adventure filled week, participants will travel via boats through coastal waterways for field work. This year, campers will participante in hands-on activities with a focus on data collection taking place in the field or in labs. This camp emphasizes women and their contributions to science. Guest marine scientists will meet throughout the week with the participants to explain their research and conduct hands-on activities with the campers. Session runs Monday – Friday, 9 am - 4 pm. Lunch, snacks, water bottle, t-shirt and field transportation included. 5:1 instructional ratio. 25 participants. $285 per camper / $50 deposit with registration For more information about "Women in Science", email Mary Sweeney-Reeves at msweeney@uga.edu. To register for this camp, see instructions below.
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Download, print, and fill out one (1) REGISTRATION FORM for each camper. Submit with deposit check to the UGA Marine Extension Service to the attention of Anne Lindsay. The annual enrollment lottery will take place April 1, 2012. For questions, email Anne Lindsay at lindsaya@uga.edu. To be included in the lottery, registration forms with non-refundable deposit must be delivered by mail or in person to the UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium on Skidaway island before April 1, 2012.
Faxed and emailed forms will not be accepted. Forms without deposits will not be accepted. Registration will not be completed by phone. 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 April 13th, 2012.
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