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Eco-Friends Summer Day Camps

July & August 2008
Since 1997 the St. Lawrence River Institute is pleased to host   Eco-Friend Summer Day Camp @Cooper Marsh Conservation Area.
  These camps challenge participants to learn about science and the natural environment in a hands-on, minds-on manner.  Seven new exciting one-week sessions will be introduced for children aged 6 to 11.  These camps challenge participants to learn about the science underlying their natural environment in a hands-on, minds-on way.

All camp sessions will include activities such as hiking, frog catching, pond dipping, games, crafts, skits, scientific experiments and much, much more!  This summer, seven new and exciting one-week sessions will be run for children ages 6 to 11. The camps will be held ONLY at Cooper Marsh.  Eco-Friends Summer Day Camp is primarily in English; however, some activities will be run in both French and English during each of the seven weeks. View photo gallery from 2007

Space is limited to 20 Eco-Friends per session, and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please check availability before you register! See chart below to ensure there is a spot open for the weeks you interested.

You must read the registration package before registering your child for the camp (This package outlines the details about the camp, code of conduct, what to bring to camp and more)

Registration package with registration form (.pdf 96kb) includes registration form
 

Or download a registration form and fax it to us. (if you are sending your registration via snail mail please call in advance to reserve a spot with your credit card)
Tel: 613-936-6620
 

2008 Weekly Themes (ages 6-11)

Week Theme Number 6of spots available
as of Jun13th
FULL June 30th-4th

Something’s Fishy!

Full
FULL July 7th-11th

Alien Invaders

Full
3 - July 14th-18th

Winged Wonders

2
FULL  July 21-25th

Insect Inspectors

Full
5 - July 28-Aug 1st

Burst into Bloom

3
FULL  August 5th-8th

Wild about Science

Full
FULL August 11-15th

My Mighty Marsh

Full

Eco-Friends Summer Camp 2008 Themes

Note: that all weeks will include some pond dipping, frog catching, science experiments, nature walks, games and arts & crafts…!

Something’s Fishy! (June 30-July 4)

Come learn about our scaly friends and other aquatic life this week. From fish to frogs
and turtles to toads, you’ll get to learn and see it all at Cooper Marsh.
Be ready for a wet and wild week!

Alien Invaders (July 7-11)

Introducing a new species to our area is not always a good idea. This week you’ll be investigating invasive species and how they impact our environment and how we can prevent them from doing more damage in the future.

Winged Wonders (July 14-18)

Come find the ornithologist within you this week. You’ll get to explore Cooper Marsh in the search of magnificent birds. Come learn the many fascinating adaptations which make birds so unique in the animal world. 

Insect Inspectors (July 21-25)

You’ll be a bug expert by the time you leave camp this week! You will discover the crazy, the strange and the wonderful ways insects have come to be some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. 

Burst into Bloom (July 28– August 1)

It’s all about our rooted friends this week. Whether it’s beautiful flowers or tall trees, you will get the chance to explore the wonderful world of plants up close at Cooper Marsh.

Wild about Science (August 5-8)

Are you a budding biologist, chemist, physicist or any kind of scientist? If so, this is your week to shine! Come hang out with professional scientists and perform tons of experiments where you will be the scientist.

My Mighty Marsh (August 11-15)

Come and appreciate the many ways that Cooper Marsh is essential for many animals and plants. You will learn why wetlands are so important and how you can keep them healthy.

 Contact us for more information:
Phone: (613) 936-6620 dial "0"
Fax: (613) 936-1803

Supported by

Thank you for providing snacks and water for the kids!

Eco-Friends Summer Camp is presented in Cooperation with the
Cooper Marsh Conservators
and the


 


 

 

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