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Must have completed third grade and be 9 by May 1st
Your young detectives will be hot on the trail of a master environmental criminal tracking him through our local habitats. Sea sleuths 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:
- Field trips to the beach, marsh, fouling station, coquina outcrop, maritime forest, Center for Marine Science, NC Aquarium, Sea Turtle hospital and ranger stations.
Highlights include:
- Learn how to document a crime scene; dissect simulated sea turtle stomachs, analyze water samples; study dolphin fin identification techniques, cast mud prints; enjoy shallow water snorkeling; introduction to kayaking; learn how to use compound microscopes to detect harmful algal blooms; go fishing; meet some Park Rangers and write your own environmental protection laws.
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Days of Week: |
Monday - Friday |
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Time: |
8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. pick-up on Friday is at 12:15 p.m. |
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Staff/Child Ratio: |
1:10 |
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Location: |
UNCW Campus
- drop off at Isaac Bear parking lot
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Summer 2010 Dates June 14 - 18; June 21 - 25; June 28 - July 2; July 5 - 9; July 12 - 16; July 19 - 23; July 26 - 30 * The August 2 - 6 session will be a combined program ages 8 to 10 (Cape Crusaders). See summer programs web page for addtional information. |
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Tuition $280 (must register by May 1st); after May 1st $305 |
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If you would like to pay in installments, please check out our Tuition Payment Schedule. You must call 910.962.3195 to establish an installment plan. |
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| Program Registration | ||
| To REGISTER for Sea SI, please click here | ||
You must register by 5:00pm the Tuesday before your program is to begin. |
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Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page by clicking here. |
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• Note that prices, content, dates, and times are subject to change without notice. Updated 12/04/2009 |
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