Send your young explorer on a true treasure hunt to discover the riches of our local barrier islands. Follow a secret map through the beach, dunes, maritime forest and marsh to find the true plant and animal treasures that inhabit our marine environment.
Activities include:
- Field trips to the beach, marsh, bird sanctuary, fouling station, carnivorous plant bog, maritime forest, UNCW Center for Marine Science, and NC Aquarium.
Highlights include:
- Learn how to read a map and compass, how to track and cast animal prints, and how to use binoculars; build a spyglass; go shell hunting in the splash zone; go seining and dip netting.
| Camp Information | ||
Days of Week: |
Monday - Friday |
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Time: |
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. pick-up on Friday is at 1 p.m. |
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Staff/Child Ratio: |
1:8 |
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Location: |
UNCW Campus |
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| Dates (Dates that have strikethroughs are filled, however we do keep a waiting list open all summer for all sessions. Please contact the Registration Office for info (910) 962-3195) |
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| Cost: $240 | ||
*NEW for Summer 2008* After Camp Care Optional Commuter After Camp Care (for ages 7-12) From 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 1:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m. Friday. Your campers will have time to chill out after a hot day in our after camp care. Each day we will focus on a different marine topic and provide arts & craft activities, fun educational videos, games, puzzles, books and snacks for tired campers to enjoy. $45 |
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| Camp Registration | ||
| Online | US Mail | Call 910.962.3195 |
| MarineQuest Cancellation & Refund Policy - Click Here | ||
| Tentative Agenda — subject to change due to weather | ||
| This is a sample agenda for the upcoming summer. This agenda is subject to change and we reserve the right to be flexible according to tides, weather, and other programming issues. Monday
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Friday
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• Note that prices, content, dates, and times are subject to change without notice. Updated 6/02/2008 |
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