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

Shore Shot Residential and Commuter: Ages 12-13

Are you a fan of Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel? If so, our newest camp for aspiring videographers might appeal to you. Document environmental topics related to our marine habitats using hand lenses, viewers, binoculars, telescopes, cameras and digital camcorders to create your own public service announcement.

Activities include:

Highlights include:

Camp Information
Residential: Sunday - Friday see agenda below
Commuter: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. pick-up on Friday is at 1 p.m.
Staff/Child Ratio: 1:10  
Location: UNCW Campus  

Residential campers must arrive on Sunday by 3 p.m. while commuting campers join the camp Monday at 8 a.m.

 

Dates
Commuter: June 16-20; July 21-25

Residential: June 15-20; July 20-25

 

Cost
Residential: $675
Commuter: $400

 
Camp Registration

To register for camp 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
    • Storyboarding Environmental Issues
  • Boogie Board Oceanography
  • Beach Exploration
  • Lunch – WB State Park
  • Wrightsville Beach Marsh

Tuesday

  • Kayak Trip
  • Lunch – FF Rec Area
  • Fort Fisher Marsh
  • Carolina Beach State Park
  • Coquina Outcrop

Wednesday

  • TV Station
  • Snorkeling
  • Lunch – WB State Park
  • Masonboro Island - boat trip

Thursday

  • Turtle Hospital/Topsail Beach
  • Lunch
  • Shoot Video/Edit Video

Friday

  • Wrap-up Shooting/Edit Video
  • Center for Marine Science (pick up location)
    • Parents Arrive at 12:30pm
    • Presentations

 
Residential Information

The MarineQuest staff is more than happy to pick-up and drop-off campers at Wilmington International Airport - click here. If you need this service, be sure to inform us when you register.

• Linens are not provided - bring XL twin sheets, pillows, and blankets. 
• Bring at least four towels for the week. 
• Laundry facilities are available - bring detergent and quarters.
• No electronic equipment (other than cell phones) is allowed.

• 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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