Marine Science Day Camp

The New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium's (NJMSC) Marine Science Day Camp is for children interested in learning more about our ocean and coastline. The camp is held at NJMSC's Sandy Hook Headquarters. Choose from the following sessions. Please note grade-level restrictions.

Children can enroll in one or more sessions of this educational and fun-filled day camp that is focused on our local marine ecosystem.

Sessions 3 and 5 are for 3rd-4th graders (as of 9/2008) $190.00 per session Introduce your child to the excitement of the ocean and begin a lifelong interest in science during these sessions developed especially for younger students. Each session will include story readings, arts and crafts, games and laboratory investigations. Campers will get a close-up look at many of Sandy Hook’s exciting marine creatures including horseshoe crabs, fish and turtles. A portion of each day will be spent outdoors exploring Sandy Hook’s bay and beach environments with a special emphasis on safely observing plants and animals and learning how to protect them.

Sessions 1 and 4 are for 5th- 6th graders (as of 9/2008) $245.00 per session During these sessions, campers explore Sandy Hook as scientist, historian, and seashore artist.An exciting week of "hands-on" activities includes seining, sieving, plant and animal identification, microscopic investigations, sand sampling, shell collecting and seashore crafts. Throughout the week, campers discover the secrets of the sea as they explore Sandy Hook's salt marshes and sandy beaches. Tours of Fort Hancock's historic sites are included. As the week progresses, campers will grow as coastal stewards, discovering their connection to the aquatic environment.

Sessions 2 and 6 are for 7th - 8th graders (as of 9/2008) $245.00 per session This session is intended for older campers. The week features an in-depth study of marine science at Sandy Hook. Using the actual tools of the marine scientist, campers assume the role of researchers studying New Jersey's Coastal environment. During this session, campers explore Sandy Hook's barrier beach system and salt marsh. Activities include "hands-on" animal investigations, marine habitat comparisons and water quality monitoring. Microscopes and other scientific equipment will be utilized. Campers will also expand their appreciation of our marine environment and learn new ways to protect it for future generations.

Dates:
Session 1: July 7 - July 11
Session 3: July 21 - July 24
Session 5: August 4 - August 7

Session 2: July 14 - July 18
Session 4: July 28 - August 1
Session 6: August 11 - August 15

Time:
Sessions 1, 2, 4 and 6 meet Monday-Friday 9:00am- 3:00pm each day
Sessions 3 and 5 meet Monday- Thursday 9:00am-1:30pm each day

Cost:
Sessions 1, 2, 4 and 6-$245.00 per session
Sessions 3 and 5 $190.00 per session

Location:
NJMSC, Building #22, Sandy Hook.
NOTE: Campers must be dropped off and picked up at NJMSC.

Click here for Registration! Seats are limited!

If you need any further information, please email Jess Staats in the Education Department.

Don't forget about our FISH (Families Investigate Science Hands-On) program! FISH is NJMSC's marine science field trip program for family groups. FISH offers the opportunity to learn about the science of New Jersey's beaches and bays while spending quality time together.