For kids ages 6 - 11

Looking for something fun for kids to do during the March Break?
The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences is proud to present the return of...

Enjoy a fun filled week or just come for a day

Monday March 10th, 2008 - Animal Mania

Learn about cool animal adaptations and how different animals move around. With snowshoes, you will discover and learn how to identify animal tracks in the snow.*
 

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - Hocus Pocus Science

Have you always wanted to be a magician? Come and learn new magic tricks as well as the real science behind them

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 - Migration Mysteries

You will explore the reasons why animals migrate to warmer climates or hibernate. Come see if you have what it takes to hibernate for the winter, by making your own beaver lodge. You will also get the chance to build a camp fire to keep warm.*

Thursday, March 13th, 2008 - Scientist for a day

As a biologist/chemist/physicist, you will get to work alongside other real scientists when using microscopes to dissect fish and to test the quality of the snow from outside.

Friday, March 14th, 2008 - Freeze it!

How do plants and animals survive our harsh winters? Come learn how wildlife adapts to the cold weather and many reasons why snow can help them survive. Please bring your own sled on this day.*

* Please note that some outdoor activities can be subject to change due to adverse weather conditions.

**The language of Cooper Marsh Winter Fun Week is primarily English; however, there will be bilingual counsellors present who will encourage activities in both languages during each of the five days.**

The camp will be held ONLY at Cooper Marsh in South Lancaster.
The camp runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm. 
Drop-off/pickup times are 8:00-9:00am and 4:00-5:00pm.
Space is limited and enrolment is on a first-come, first-served
basis; so register today!

Click to download a copy of the pamphlet and registration form (pdf)
 

For more information contact Julie Street at
the St. Lawrence River Institute:
Phone: (613) 936-6620 ext. 232
Email:jstreet@riverinstitute.ca
www.riverinstitute.ca

Cooper Marsh Winter Fun Week is presented in Cooperation
with the Cooper Marsh Conservators and the