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July & August 2010
Children ages 6 to 11
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPENED
Welcome!!
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 enrolment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please check availability before you register!
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Week |
Theme |
Number
of
spots available |
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Week 1 |
Fish Week - HOOK LINE AND SINKER (June 28 - July 2) 4 day week |
Full |
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Week 2 |
Science Week - SUPER SCIENTISTS(July
5 – 9)
|
Full |
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Week 3 |
Invasive Species - ALIEN ATTACK
(July 12 – 16)
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1 |
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Week 4 |
Bug Week - BUG MANIA!(July
19 - 23)
|
Full |
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Week 5 |
Reptiles and amphibians Week - SCALES SKIN AND SLIME
(July 26 – 30) |
Full |
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Week 6 |
Earth
Week - PLANET PALS(August
3 – 6) 4 day week |
7 |
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Week 7 |
Marsh Week - WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE(August
9 - 13) |
Full |
REGISTRATION is now opened
Since there is limited spots
left, PLEASE CALL 613 936-6620
to confirm a spot is available.
A form will be sent to you.
Eco-Friends Summer Camp 2010
Note: that all weeks will include some pond dipping, frog
catching, science experiments, nature walks games, arts and
crafts and so much more!!!
Fish Week - HOOK LINE AND SINKER (June 28 - July 2)
Come and learn all about our scaly friends and other aquatic
life this week. From fish to frogs and turtles to toad, you'll
get to learn and see it all at Cooper Marsh. Be ready for a wet
and wild week!
Science Week - SUPER
SCIENTISTS (July 5 – 9)
Come and learn how everyday environmental problems can be solved
by hanging out with some real professional scientists this week.
We will also be doing tons of super cool experiments while we
explore all the different fields of science!
Invasive Species -
ALIEN ATTACK (July 12 – 16)
The invaders are coming and we need your help! This week we are
on a quest to stop the invaders. Come jump in the marsh and
find out everything you need to know about those alien
creatures.
Bug Week - BUGMANIA!
(July 19 - 23)
It’s all about the creepy crawly critters this week! Let’s
discover the crazy wonderful ways insects have become the most
fascinating creatures on Earth. Get ready to get your hands
dirty while we go searching for our six legged friends!
Reptiles and amphibians Week - SCALES SKIN AND SLIME (July 26 – 30)
Turtles, frogs, salamanders, and alligators alike it’s your week
to shine! We are going to have tons of fun this week learning
all about reptiles and amphibians while playing games, doing
crafts and discovering the marsh! Ribbit - Ribbit!
Earth
Week - PLANET PALS (August 3 – 6)
Calling all friends of the environment! This week we will take a
look at how our animal friends have adapted in order to survive
in all sorts of ecosystems. We will also learn why they are so
important and how to keep them healthy.
Marsh Week - WHERE THE
WILD THINGS ARE (August 9 - 13)
From hissing snakes to hooting owls, discover the wild things at
the marsh this week! Special guests and awesome activities are
going to keep us busy from sun up to sun down
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
 
Eco-Friends Summer Camp is presented in Cooperation with the
Cooper Marsh Conservators and the
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