Description
Treks for Tots Summer Vacation Camp
For Ages 31/2-5
9am-3pm or 9am-12pm
Through this introductory camp experience, children gain self confidence, social skills and a greater awareness of the world around them. We create a safe learning experience that builds upon a young child's natural curiosity and inspires a life-long stewardship ethic. With a camper to counselor ratio of 4:1, children are assured a safe and rewarding experience that matches their learning styles and developmental stages.
Every session begins with a getting-to-know you activity, followed by an introduction of the days schedule and lessons. Then Trekkers head outside for exploration and discovery. After lunch, quieter activities will include walks, crafts and stories.
Sessions run 5 days a week from 9am-3 pm or children can enroll in a half day option from 9am-12pm.
Full Weekly Cost: $275 members, $300 non-members
Half Day Weekly Cost: $175 members, $200 non-members
Your family membership must be valid through June 2014 to receive the member rate.
Weekly Themes
SESSION 1 June 23-27 Exploring the Ocean Blue
From the shallows to the depths, we’ll discover how scientists uncover the mysteries of the world’s oceans with underwater vehicles and SCUBA diving. Get hands-on experience with some of this cool gear and watch an ROV in action. What was the latest ocean discovery made by scientists? Come find out!
SESSION 2 (4 day week, no camp July 4) June 30-July 3: Kelp! I need some water!
The tide is out and it’s time to head for the tidepools. Try your claw at picking up a juvenile lobster or one of the many crabs that live along our shore. Shake arms with a sea star and tickle a frilled anemone. If knotted wrack looks like green linguine, what kind of pasta would you compare to rock weed?
SESSION 3 July 7-11: Art in Nature
Every day this week will feature hands-on art projects inspired by the natural world around us. We’ll be visited by a number of guest artists who will share their expertise and help us to create some pretty cool works of art to take home. Bring your imagination and get creative!
SESSION 4 July 14-18: Wild and Wonderful Weather Experiments
Do you like seeing things go POP! Do you wonder why it did so? By making discoveries about wind and water, heat and pressure, and even ELECTRICITY, we can learn a lot about how the weather of the earth works, and how it is tied to the ocean. Join us for a week of fun and exciting experiments!
SESSION 5 July 21-25: Ocean Odyssey (FULL)
Our oceans are alive with a wonderful assortment of plants and animals, from giant blue whales to microscopic plankton. With fun games and activities and plenty of tidepool exploration, we’ll discover why it is important for us to learn as much about the ocean as we can.
SESSION 6 July 28-August 1: Walk the Plank! Pirates and Sailors at Sea (FULL)
Join us as we tell stories of legendary swashbucklers and salty dogs who spent their days on the open sea. Hear stories of shipwrecks and perilous ocean crossings. One day this week we’ll all dress up like pirates and play pirate games! Arrrggg!
SESSION 7 August 4-8: Growing up Between the Tides (FULL)
You’d be amazed at what a sea star looks like when it first hatches from an egg. Using magnifying glasses we’ll investigate the life cycle of many of the rocky shore creatures that we find while exploring the intertidal zone.
SESSION 8 August 11-15: Exploring Odiorne's Habitats
This week we will visit many of the unique habitats of Odiorne State Park, from the salt marsh to the rocky shore. With fun games and scavenger hunts, we’ll get to know the plants and animals that live in these special places. Come explore the park with us!
SESSION 9 August 18-22: Seacoast Legends and Lore
Our seacoast has many stories to tell, from the time the first colonists made contact with the Native Americans, through the days when the area was a WWII fort, up until the present day Park and Seacoast Science Center. Travel back in time with us as we look for clues to uncover the past, while exploring landmarks, stone walls, and old foundations.
How to Register
Registration for members opens January 15; non-member registration opens February 1. Join today and take advantage of our valued member benefit, as well as program discounts. Membership must be valid through June, 2014 to take advantage of discounts. First become a member, then return to this page to complete the registration form. Demand for Treks is high. Sessions fill quickly and spaces are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.Become a Member
Cost
The full day weekly price is $275 Member, $300 Non-Member and the half day weekly price is $175 members, $200 non-members. Pre-care and after-care are not available for this program. All session prices are listed on the form.
Camp Hours
Treks meets Monday through Friday, 9am–3pm or 9am-12pm. Drop off begins at 8:30am.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations that are made prior to two weeks before your child’s first day of camp will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after that time.
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. Your contributions are tax deductible.
Confirmation
You will receive a confirmation packet by email. you can also print the confirmation packet here contains guidelines, camper information and a medical health form. The health form requires your physician’s signature. We must have a current, signed, completed health form two weeks prior to your child’s first day of camp or your child cannot attend. Information pages and forms are available on the Programs, Environmental Day Camps page of the Center’s website. If the session you requested is full, you will be contacted and may opt for another session or be wait-listed.
Questions?
Contact Henry Burke at 603-436-8043, ext. 16 or h.burke@seacentr.org.