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Rookery Bay Marine Science Summer Camp for Teens

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or students in 7-10 grades with a passion Rookery Bay’s Marine Science Summer Camp
for the ocean and marine life, Rookery June 13, 20 and 27
F Bay Research Reserve’s Marine Science July 11, 18 and 25
Rookery Bay Environmental Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity to Aug 1
dive into the world of marine biology. The camp 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Learning Center
239-530-5972 offers an immersive learning experience where Register at www.rookerybay.org/calendar
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Just 15 minutes from downtown Naples 5 Avenue area students work alongside real scientists, conduct A perfect marine science camp for 7 to 10
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300 Tower Road, Naples, FL 34113 experiments in labs, explore the coastal ecosystem grade students who want to get hands-on with
RookeryBay.org and learn about the waters, wildlife and plants marine life and learn from real scientists. Each
Facebook.com/FriendsofRookeryBay that call Rookery Bay home. camp day will be a different experience, and there’s
Instagram.com/friendsofrookerybay Unlike traditional classroom learning, flexibility to choose one, two or every day of camp.
All Season Long Rookery Bay’s marine science camp allows teens Watercolors & Wildlife: Painting with Jan
RookeryBay.com/events to see science in action. Marine biologists and
RookeryBay.org/calendar environmental researchers guide students through May 13 – Mangroves 12:30 – 3 p.m.
May 15 – Mangroves 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sign Up for the monthly e-newsletter hands-on activities, teach them how to collect
data, analyze results and think critically about June 10 – Fish 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Open environmental issues. This direct mentorship helps July 8 – Fish 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Tuesday - Saturday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. students gain a deeper understanding of marine Lunch & Learn Lecture
science while also introducing them to potential
Tickets careers in the field. May 1 – 12 – 1 p.m. –
$10 for adults At the heart of the camp is lab work, “Preserving Archeological Sites”
$5 for ages 4-12 Includes a buffet lunch from Carrabba’s Italian
Children 3 and under are FREE where students get to study plankton under Grill and complimentary admission to the
microscopes, test water quality and examine fish
Environmental Learning Center.
and invertebrates up close. Teens also learn about
the wide variety of species that inhabit Southwest Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop
Florida’s coastal waters from tiny crabs and
May 17, June 21, July 19, August 23
endangered shorebirds to manatees and sea turtles.
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Attending Rookery Bay’s Marine Science
Summer Camp is an unforgettable experience Art Gallery Receptions
that combines education, adventure and
May 8 – Summer I Art Reception -
discovery. Teens engage with nature, work with
Florida Gulf Coast University Students
real scientists and develop a lifelong passion for August 7 – Summer II Art Reception -
marine conservation. Collective 5: Giampaolo Curreri, Lin Nesdale,
Jody Futteman and Peggy Keigley
5:30 – 7 p.m.

Visit RookeryBay.org
to learn more about upcoming
events and programs at the
Rookery Bay Environmental
Learning Center.
Also, Naturalist-led boat and
kayak eco-tours are available
all summer long!

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