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Description
Seaside Safari & Treks for Tots
December Vacation Camp
December 28, 29, 30, and 31
9am-3pm, Half day option for Treks only: 9am-12pm
Daily Cost: $58 members, $64 non-members Four Day Cost: $232 members, $256 non-members
After-care:$12 per day
(Safari only; no after-care on 12/31)
Seaside Safari and Treks 4 Tots is an environmental day camp program. Campers may enroll in December Vacation Camp by the day or for all four days. Sessions run from 9am-3 pm. There is also a half-day option for Treks 4 Tots only: 9am-12pm. After-care is available until 5:30pm for Safari campers only.
Daily Themes
Monday, December 28: Sharks and other Ocean Predators
Did you know there are around 440 different types of sharks in the ocean? We’ll hone our math skills during fun shark length activities and learn about the cool adaptations these predators use to find their meals. We’ll get a chance to touch our live chain catsharks and make some discoveries about other ocean predators as well.
Tuesday, December 29: Whales, Seals and Porpoises, Oh My!
Learn about the wonderful world of marine mammals and what SSC is doing to protect them. We’ll go on a walk along the shore to look for seals and get hands-on with real bones as we re-construct a marine mammal skeleton. Have you ever worn a blubber glove?
Wednesday, December 30: Science Experiments meet Creatures of the Deep!
How are animals able to survive at the bottom of the ocean where the water pressure is crushing? How can they see anything down there if there is no sunlight? Through fun experiments, we will learn the answer to these questions, and more. This is a day for all you curious ocean scientists out there!
Thursday, December 31: Outdoor EDventuring
Come explore Odiorne Point State Park with us! Together, using our park map and a compass, we’ll plan a fun route that will take us to some of the coolest spots in the park. Come get hands-on with rocks as we learn some coastal geology and build awesome winter shelters in the woods.
How to Register
Click on the button to the right to register online or print the registration form and fax to 603-433-2235 (call 603-436-8043 to confirm receipt) or mail to Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH 03870.
Registration closes the Thursday before the camp session begins.
After-Care
Camp runs from 9am-3pm; drop off begins at 8:30am. After-care is available for Safari campers only from 3-5:30pm for $12 a day. After-care is supervised free time, not an extension of camp activities. Please sign up when you register for camp.
Become a Member
Members of the Center are entitled to reduced camp prices and early summer camp registration. Join now and receive the member discount right away.Click here to learn more about all the great member benefits.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made prior to one week before the first day of camp will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given once camp is in session.
Camp Fund
The Center has created a Camp Fund to offer financial assistance to those otherwise unable to attend. We encourage your support of this fund; please make a donation on the registration form. Contributions are tax deductible.
