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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)
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Week |
Theme |
Number 6of spots
available
as of Jun13th |
FULL June 30th-4th |
Something’s Fishy! |
Full |
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FULL July
7th-11th |
Alien Invaders |
Full |
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3 - July 14th-18th |
Winged Wonders
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2 |
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FULL July
21-25th |
Insect
Inspectors
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Full |
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5 - July 28-Aug 1st |
Burst into
Bloom
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3 |
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FULL August 5th-8th |
Wild about Science
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Full |
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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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