University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Public Service
& Continuing
   Studies

For more information

Jeremy Burnett , coordinator
MarineQuest
910/962.2640
burnettj@uncw.edu

 

Download the MarineQuest Brochure | pdf

Sea SI: Ages 9-10

Young detectives will be hot on the trail of a master environmental criminal tracking him through our local habitats. Campers will spend the week using their CSI forensic skills to decipher clues and collect evidence to solve crimes against the environment in this ecological mystery!

Activities include:

Highlights include:

Camp Information
Days of Week:
Monday - Friday
 
Time:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. pick-up on Friday is at 1 p.m.
 
Staff/Child Ratio:
1:10
 
Location:
UNCW Campus
 
     
Dates
June 9-13; June 16-20; June 23-27; July 7-11; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28-Aug. 1; Aug. 4-8
 
Cost: $275
 

*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

 
Camp Registration
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

  • Intro to Camp
  • Greenfield Lake
    • Fishing
    • Paddle Boats
    • Ecology
    • Eutrophication
  • Lunch – Greenfield Lake
  • Center for Marine Science
    • Set-up Experiment
    • Touch-Tank
    • Make Traps

Tuesday

  • Fouling Community
  • Coquina Exploration
    • Marine Geology
    • Water Chemistry
    • Coastal Management
  • Lunch – Fort Fisher Rec Area
  • Aquarium

Wednesday

  • Marsh Exploration
    • Zonation
    • Biological Sampling
    • Ecology
  • Lunch – WB State Park
  • Beach Exploration
    • Dunes
    • Turtles
  • Mammal Stranding

Thursday

  • Turtle Hospital/Topsail Beach Exploration
  • Lunch
  • Cape Fear Museum
  • Snorkel – Transect Analysis

Friday

  • Carolina Beach State Park/River Road Park
    • Cougars
    • Gators
    • Carnivorous plants
  • Wildlife Rehab Center (?)
  • Lunch

 


• Note that prices, content, dates, and times are subject to change without notice.
• Questions? Call 910.962.2460 or send an e-mail to marinequest@uncw.edu.

Updated 3/28/2008


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