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Eco-Friends Summer Day Camps

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!

Week Theme Number
of spots available
Week 1 Fish Week - HOOK LINE AND SINKER (June 28 - July 2) 4 day week Full
Week 2 Science Week - SUPER SCIENTISTS(July 5 – 9) Full
Week 3 Invasive Species - ALIEN ATTACK (July 12 – 16) 1
Week 4 Bug Week - BUG MANIA!(July 19 - 23) Full
Week 5 Reptiles and amphibians Week - SCALES SKIN AND SLIME (July 26 – 30) Full
Week 6 Earth Week - PLANET PALS(August 3 – 6) 4 day week 7
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
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