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Going Coastal Spring Break Camp
March 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$100UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, Florida Sea Grant: Going Coastal Spring Break Camp
This is a three-day, marine science-themed camp for students 7 to 11 years of age. Taught by UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Agent Libby Carnahan, the camp offers a fun balance of educational and recreational activities to engage and challenge your student! The camp will run Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00am-4:00pm at Weedon Island Preserve.
Lessons and Activities may include:
- Coastal habitat hike
- Guided canoe paddle
- Saltwater fish seining and invertebrate dip-netting
- Ethical fishing on the Weedon Pier
- Daily art activity
- Teambuilding
Ten Ohio State University students from the OSU Buck-I-SERV program will volunteer as teaching assistants for the camp, creating a 1:2 ratio of instructors to students! UF/IFAS and OSU have a 8-year relationship of working together to provide marine science opportunities for youth. The camp is set up as a 4-H Special Interest, SPIN Club. As such, each parent will fill out a 4-H membership form and liability form for their student. The forms will be emailed out prior to camp.
*Students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch qualify for a UF/IFAS Extension scholarship to attend the Spring Break Camp at a discounted cost. For a scholarship application, please email Libby Carnahan at lcarnahan@pinellascounty.org. You will be asked to provide proof of eligibility prior to the camp.
Questions or Concerns? Contact Libby Carnahan (727) 453-6522, lcarnahan@pinellascounty.org
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