Showing posts with label Science camp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Science camp. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Another Opportunity for Students in 7th-9th Grades!

The Sitka Sound Science Center is having a summer day camp called MAKING WAVES from May 31st till June 10th. This camp will allow students to explore marine biology, fisheries, and marine mammal science through fun, hands-on experiences. Campers will participate in marine mammal research, explore the intertidal, learn basic laboratory skills and even get the opportunity to kayak and snorkel. Tuition is $350, 10% discount if registered before May 1st, and scholarships are available. Contact the Sitka Sound Science Center at (907) 747-8878 to register or pick up a form at the Sage Building, 834 Lincoln Street.

Space is limited so Register soon!

Friday, March 25, 2011

AWE Camp for 8th graders!

An awesome, all expenses paid, opportunity for students currently in 8th grade!

AWE Camp is a federally funded science and math camp, which provides upcoming high school students with a unique experience to have fun while strengthening science and math skills related to the study of natural history and daily camp activities. Spend three weeks in Homer, Alaska learning how scientists, researchers, and you use science and math everyday. Build and paddle traditional Umiak and bidarka skin boats, study marine life, explore the coastline by kayak, and go hiking all while making new friends. Participate in a number of activities to learn about the natural history of Kachemak Bay and sharpen your outdoor skills. After the camp, participants will continue to work with a Life Coach for nine months to help each student work towards achieving their goals while linking them into other educational and career opportunities.

Camp 1 will take place from June 9th - July 2nd

Camp 2 will take place July 11th – August 3rd

For more information call (907) 351-0053 or visit www.ageya.org to apply!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

High School Salmon Camp July 29th - August 2nd!

Spend five days in Bristol Bay this summer earning college credit and having fun! Salmon camp is offered for students ages 14-18 and takes place at Wood-Tikchik State Park. This is a great opportunity for students to study salmon biology, learn stream and lake ecology, and even participate in harnessing renewable energy. There are also opportunities to fish, hike, and canoe during this camp. To register and for more information contact: UAF Bristol Bay Campus at 907-842-5109 /
bb-esl-dept@alaska.edu or if in the Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation Service Area call Pearl Strub at 907-842-4370.

Scholarships are Available!!!!

Also check out their video to see what it is like!