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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: 10AM 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.
Click "here" to
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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
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 4-15.
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?
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 explorations 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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SEA
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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 |
1 (PM) Session
June 29 - July 1
Time: 1 - 4 PM
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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 – Thursday, 1:00-4:00 PM. Snacks,
t-shirt, arts/crafts materials, and lots of individual attention included.
5:1 instructional ratio. 10 participants per session.
$75 per camper / $25 deposit with registration
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Sea Sprites : Age 5 |
1 (AM) Session
June 28 - July 2
Time: 9 AM - 12 noon
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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.
Session runs Monday – Friday, 9 AM - 12 noon. Snacks,
t-shirt, arts/crafts materials, and lots of individual attention included.
5:1 instructional ratio. 30 participants per session.
$135 per camper / $25 deposit with registration
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Sea Squirts: Age 6 |
| 1 (AM) Session
June 14 - 18
Time: 9 AM - 2 PM |
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. SEA SQUIRTS runs Monday - Friday, 9:00-2:00.
Snacks, lunch, water bottle, t-shirt and field trip transportation
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 1
June 7 - 11
Time: 9 AM - 2 PM
Session 2
July 12 - 16
Time: 9 AM - 2 PM
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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. 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 camper / $50 deposit with registration |
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Salty Dawgs : Ages 9 & 10 |
1 Session
July 19 - 23
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
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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. 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.
$285 per camper / $50 deposit with registration
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Estuary Explorers: Ages 11 & 12 |
1 Session
July 26 - 30
Time: 9 AM - 2 PM |
In this session, campers will 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.
$285 per camper / $50 deposit with registration
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Island Scientist: Ages 13 - 15 |
1 Session
June 21 - 25
Times vary (see description).
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Our most academically
advanced and field intensive program. We encourage students who have a serious interest
in marine and field science 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 week session including trawling aboard the R/V Sea Dawg, a day long paddling trip on the Ogeechee River, a day long exploration of Wassaw Island, and a nightime exploration of Williamson Island to look for nesting sea turtles.
Due to the variety and length of activities planned, Island Scientists runs Monday, 9 am - 4 pm; Tuesday, 7 am - 5 pm; Wednesday, 9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, 4 pm - 12 midnight, and Friday, 11 am - 4 pm. Lab fees, lunch, t-shirt, and field
transportation included. 4:1 instructional ratio. 20 participants
per session.
$370 per session / $100 deposit with registration
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How to register:
Registration forms for 2010 will be available on this site on March 1, 2010. The annual enrollment lottery will take place April 1, 2010. For questions, email Anne Frick at lindsaya@uga.edu.
Enrollments for all sessions except "Women in Science" are determined by lottery. To be included in the lottery, registration
forms with non-refundable deposit must be delivered by mail or in person
to the UGA Marine Extension Service Aquarium on Skidaway island before April 1, 2010.
Faxed and email 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 May 1st.
For more information about "Women in Science" (June 28 - July 2) registration requirements, email Mare Timmons at mare@uga.edu.
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