Description

Safari April Vacation Camp

Grades: K-5
April 21-25 & April 28-May 28; 9am-3pm, with after-care

Each Safari session is based around a different theme that includes outdoor exploration, takes advantage of the season and is full of hands-on activities. Lessons incorporate the rich natures and historical resources of Odiorne Point State Park and the Gulf of Maine, current ocean science, and lots of fun!

Daily Cost: $55 members, $60 non-members
Weekly Cost: $275 members, $300 non-members
After-care: $12 per day

Daily Themes

To the Rescue!: Monday, April 21/28

If a seal, dolphin or porpoise becomes stranded on a NH beach, the Center leads the rescue response. Join us to learn what marine mammals live in our waters, and what to do if you come across one of these animals on the beach. Why is it so important to keep a safe distance? Come find out!

Wild and Wonderful Weather Experiments: Tuesday, April 22/29

Do you like seeing things go POP and 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 day of fun and exciting experiments!

Creatures of the Coral Reef: Wednesday, April 23/30

Coral reefs are home to an amazing variety of interesting sea life, but they need your help! Find out why these fragile undersea habitats are at risk of disappearing and what you can do to help keep them healthy. We’ll take time to observe our aquarium fish and watch them as they are fed a squid lunch.

Habitat Scavenger Hunt: Thursday, April 24/May 1
We’ll form two teams and go on a park-wide scavenger hunt. Each team will search for items that can only be found in a particular habitat. Whichever team finds more items will be declared the winner, but everyone will take home a prize for the effort. Come explore the park with us!

Spring Tidepooling: Friday, April 25/May 2
The tide is out and its time to get our feet wet! Come investigate what creatures are stirring among the rocks and seaweeds. Sea stars, urchins, crabs and more are waiting to be discovered. Why are these critters important to the health of the ocean? We’ll discuss the reasons as we get hands-on in the tidepools.

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.

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. Your contributions are tax deductible.

Children should always come prepared with layers of warm outdoor clothing and boots. We go outdoors rain or shine but focus on indoor activities in inclement weather. Please pack a peanut-free snack that does not require refrigeration.

Questions?

Contact Henry Burke at 603-436-8043, ext. 16 or h.burke@seacentr.org.