A Walk on the Water Side

2011 Summer Camp Schedule

Herring Gut Learning Center's 2011 season of Summer Camps are, as always, action-packed. Our one-day programs provide children, ages 5 to 10, with a field-based marine science education.

Combining just the right amount of facts with fun, the customized programs cover a wide range of oceanic ecosystems. Campers spend time at the HGLC campus and in the field at various liquid locations, up to their elbows in a hands-on learning environment they won't soon forget.

A typical day includes:
•Crafts and activities related to each program topic
•Lunch by the beach, salt marsh, or tidal pool
•Specimen identification, collection and examination
•Awe and respect for our coasts and ocean

Sign up for one day, or many! Herring Gut Learning Center aspires to instill curiosity and good ocean stewardship in the next generations, we love to see returning faces. Come celebrate the sea with us!

CAMP SCHEDULE – Camp runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

AGES 5-7

Tide Pool Treasures (July 22-FULL, August 5)
Discover the magical world between the tides. This amazing habitat changes with each tide, so there's always something new to find!

Mad Marsh Scientist (July 14-FULL, August 11)
Grab your boots and come join us in exploring one of the most important coastal habitats. We'll net fish, watch birds, and identify plants in an outdoor lab fit for a mad scientist!

NEW! No Bones About It! (July 29, August 12)
No bones and lots of wacky behaviors - 95% of the world's animal species are invertebrates! Come and get entranced by echinoderms, mesmerized by mollusks, and even dissect a squid!

Ocean Olympics (July 28, August 15)
Come join us for a day filled with fun and games – all about the ocean! Go for the gold and compete in events ranging from beach scavenger hunts to crab races

Crustacean Nation (July 11, August 1)
Learn about crabs, lobsters, and all of their crazy crustacean cousins in this program.

AGES 8-10

Explore the Shore! (July 25-FULL, August 8)
Discover what creatures are left behind when the tide goes out. Identify and examine all the cool critters that call tidal pools and rocky shores their home!

Mad Marsh Scientist (August 4)
Grab your boots and come join us in exploring one of the most important coastal habitats. We'll net fish, watch birds, and identify plants in an outdoor lab fit for a mad scientist!

NEW! C.S.I. – Coastal Science Investigation (July 21-FULL, August 19)
We will comb the coast looking for some of the most elusive marine critters – invasive species! Solve mysteries including where they came from and how they got here!

A Walk on the Water Side (July 15)
Learn all the amazing things about water! Go on an incredible water journey and explore a local stream.

AGES 11-13

NEW! Come Fly Away (August 4)
Become a better birder in this exciting new camp! Explore the coast, marshes, the St. George River, and Herring Gut's back yard while learning identification basics, field skills, and record keeping.

FAMILY

NEW! Nighttime Beach Walk 8 - 10 p.m. (July 18, August 18)
Herring Gut Learning Center welcomes families and individuals to explore the beach and tidal pools at night. Flashlights in hand, participants will get to see a whole new world of nighttime activity!

THINGS TO BRING TO CAMP...

Foot Wear:
•Sensible shoes - well-fitting & water friendly - NO FLIP FLOPS!
•Rubber Boots for Marsh programs are recommended

Clothing:
•Get Dirty clothes only
•Sweatshirt or light coat to be prepared for wind or rain
•PLEASE pack a FULL extra change of clothes just in case

Food/Drink:
•Brown bag lunch and a snack – food should stand up to summer sun – no fridge at sites
•PLENTY of LIQUIDS!!! Having fun in the sun is hard work.

Other:
•Sunscreen applied before coming to camp
•Backpack for carrying belongings short distances
•Wide-brimmed hat
•Parental Permission & Health Forms REQUIRED! (child may not participate w/out them)
•Emergency Medication (i.e. bee sting kits or inhalers) - with instructions for counselors please!

PROGRAM PRICING

$40 per day. Early Bird Registrations received on or before June 24, 2011
$50 per day after June 24, 2011
Members: HGLC members receive a 10% discount on all programs.
GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for all HGLC camps; please contact the center for details.

CANCELLATION POLICY

To cancel or reschedule, please give us 48 hours notice. There is a $10 cancellation charge.
Cancellations or rescheduling with less than 48 hours notice cannot be refunded.
Thank you for your understanding.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS
•Submit registration data via e-mail HERE (please note some browsers do not support the e-mail submission format)*
•By mail to: Herring Gut Learning Center, P.O. Box 286, Port Clyde, ME 04855*
•By phone (207) 372-8677*
•In person at Herring Gut Learning Center, Factory Road, Port Clyde 8-4 M-F

*Note: An e-mail confirmation will be mailed to you upon receipt of your registration. Placement is not confirmed until payment is received. Thank you!

PARENT INFORMATION FORMS
You may download the forms HERE* to print, complete and mail to: Herring Gut Learning Center, P.O. Box 286, Port Clyde, ME 04855. All completed forms must be received prior to your child attending camp.

PAYMENT OPTIONS
AFTER receiving an e-mail confirmation, you can pay through PayPal using the red button below, or mail a check to: Herring Gut Learning Center, ATTN: Summer Camp Coordinator, PO Box 286, Port Clyde, ME 04855

FURTHER QUESTIONS?

Please call us at 372-8677 or e-mail info@herringgut.org.