Science Eye Safari Camp

Ages 7-12 years

The goal of the Science Eye Safari Camp is to instill science and environmental stewardship into our campers. Having a positive relationship with the environment will lead to an understanding of science and our natural resources which will ultimately lead to conserving what we enjoy. Each day is themed with science exploration activities. The week begins with a general introduction into environmental awareness and includes conservation and stewardship activities. Campers will enjoy experimenting with physics as they learn how Einstein's and other physicists theories apply to our everyday lives. As Rocket Engineers, campers will enjoy a day traveling into outer space learning about the solar system and the history of getting there by creating model comets, engines and rockets. As Aquatic Biologists, campers will swim in the "fins" of Jacques Cousteau and Sylvia Earle analyzing fresh-, salt- and brackish-water habitats – understanding what it takes to be caretakers of the aquatic ecosystems. As Wildlife Conservationists, campers go beyond being biologists and step into the world of management learning what it takes to observe, record and analyze flora and fauna in order to protect various ecosystems for the future. Geologists, Gemologists, Miners, Paleontologists and Jewelers will be rocking when they learn about earth sciences by participating in actual simulated gem digs and fossil excavations. The days are filled with interactive-learning simulations, games, animal encounters and nature crafts.

Field Trip Fridays

Discover Our Wetlands - (June 21) Step into Florida’s unique natural treasure and the only ecosystem of its kind on the planet! The survival of the Earth depends, in part, on the level of environmental awareness we develop in our children and maintain in ourselves. Takes place at the Science Eye Lab Shack in Everglades Holiday Park. See our Everglades Excursion for more information.

Discover Our Coast - (July 19) Shuffle through the sand and search for what has helped make South Florida a visitor’s hot spot. Observe what so many who visit the beach miss…from sand fleas to gumbo limbo trees! Takes place at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park. See our Coastal Excursion for more information.

Flamingo Gardens - (August 2) Flamingo Gardens is one of the oldest botanical gardens in South Florida and is home to the largest collection of Florida native wildlife in the state. Campers take an educational walk/talk through the botanical gardens as well as a tour of the "free-flight" Aviary. Then they take a narrated tram ride through the wetlands, rainforest and native hammock habitats along with a stop at the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary to observe the Alligator, Flamingo, Otter, Bobcat and Panther exhibits.

International Game Fish Association - (July 12) IGFA is a not-for-profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping. Campers will be visiting the museum and participating in a fish dissection lab.

Discover Our Uplands - The pre-settlement upland eco-system occupied approximately 87% of Florida's land area – due to urban development, agriculture and disturbed lands we have lost 77% of our total natural lands - 55% of uplands alone! Campers will visit parks in Broward county observing the diversity of plant and animal life that are part of the remaining 62% upland land mass - a very important and unique ecosystem of Florida.

Trips are not listed in order. Dates are listed below.

Lunch Provided

The lunch being provide is optional. If your child does not like what is on the menu for that day, please feel free to provide lunch.

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Camp Details

Camp Dates, Times & Registration Deadlines

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Dates

June 17-21
9am to 4pm

June 24-28
9am to 4pm

July 8-12
9am to 4pm

July 15-19
9am to 4pm

July 29-August 2
9am to 4pm

Registration
Deadline

June 7

June 14

June 28

July 5

July 19

Field Trip Friday

Wetlands

Uplands

IGFA

Coast

Flamingo Gardens

Note to parents: This year we will be doing field trips on Fridays. One of the weeks (Date: TBD) we will be making rockets, however we are not allowed to launch rockets in the nature center. If your rocketeer would like to launch his/her rocket we will be at Vista View Park on Saturday (Date: TBD) between 9-11am to launch the rockets.

Location

Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center

Registration Cost, Discounts

Field trips, lunch and transportation are included in the price of the camp.
Busing is provided by Ace Tours & Transportation

Multi-Week Discount (per child)	1 Week	2 Weeks	3 Weeks	4 Weeks	5 Weeks
Multi-Week Discount (per child)	$300	$575	$850	$1100	$1350
Multi-Child Discount	$25 off for multiple child (one per family)
Early Registration Discount	$20 off for early registration (Deadline May 3, 2013, One per family)
* On-line registration closes at the end of the business day. If you wish to register after the deadline, please call, as space might still be available.

After Care

After care is $10/child/day from 4pm to 5pm. Children must be picked up promptly by 5pm sharp due to park hours.

Payment Options

We can now receive payment by check, echeck or Credit Card/PayPal.

Camp Registration OPEN!
Pre-registration is required! To register, click on "Registration Form" button below and fill out the information requested. Camp will be cancelled if the minimum number of registered campers is not met by the registration deadline.

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For more information, please contact us at camp@ScienceEye.com

Camp Activity Examples

Each day is themed with science exploration activities. Campers are immersed into the roles of real scientists by making observations, conducting experiments, engaging in field studies and more… as they would in real life. By participating in fun, interactive, hands-on projects, campers learn to explore the world around them to gain new insights in becoming better Environmental Stewards.

Parents are welcome to join us for a graduation ceremony on Fridays at 3:30pm for our new Environmental Stewards!

Environmental Awareness & Conservation

Awarness
Campers start the week off making their camp T-shirts while learning about the anatomy of fish and the important role they play in the ocean’s ecosystem as well as in our economy. They will truly understand their environmental impact by constructing a device that will help save birds, fish and other critters. On their way to being Science Eye Stewards, campers analyze water samples, study alternative energies, learn to prevent soil erosion, create and find things hiding in plain sight and learn that wildlife (and their need for protection) is everywhere!

Flora & Fauna of Florida

On their way to becoming “Wildlife Managers” campers get a unique opportunity to observe, classify and analyze endangered ecosystems. They are encouraged to forage through the ecosystems like “Ecologists” searching for critters among the plant habitat. Using their senses as Safari Explorer, "Wildlife Managers" identify skeletons and skins of various animals and learn how they recognize each other and survive in their environments. Campers learn to draw conclusions regarding the health of the ecosystems in Florida and compare them to others around the world. Campers test natural waters for sources of pollution and contamination, reconstruct a fragmented ecosystem and make decisions which may affect life on earth and help them determine their role in the conservation of our ecosystems.

Space Travel

space
For many people space travel has always been fascinating. As an “Astronomer”, campers get a unique opportunity to explore our solar system. Discover the planets, moons, asteroids, and many other exciting objects and how they make up our system. Astronomers learn how comets are formed and what better way to understand comet behavior than a true hands-on experience! They will be amazed as comets begin to appear right before their eyes! After exploring the solar system campers learn how modern rocketry came to be. “Rocket engineers” design, build and launch these early engine rockets only to apply the knowledge they learn to building and launching a model rocket without going to Cape Canaveral!

Note to parents: We are not allowed to launch rockets in the nature center. However, if your rocketeer would like to launch his/her rocket we will be at Vista View Park on Saturday August 11 between 9-11am to launch the rockets.

Astonishing Aquatics

Stepping into the fins of Jacques Cousteau & Silvia Earle, our campers become “Aquatic Biologist” studying the ocean and freshwater ecosystems while learning that anyone and everyone can be a conservationist. There is much to do as a “Aquatic Biologist”: study and analyze the make-up and importance of the water (sense it is our largest habitat) and what lives in it – from big to small. Determine which body of water has what level of salinity, how a fish’s adaptations dictates where it lives, how to use a dichotomous key, what is an otolith and how it helps “Fisheries Managers” – and so much more!

Earth Expeditions

We start off this day taking a mock “road-trip” to the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains to dig into a portion of authentic gem-bearing gravel in search for minerals like rubies, sapphires, turquoise and more! Our young “Geologists” are introduced to an in-depth study of rock and mineral formation and identification testing techniques. As we finish our time in the mountains we head back in time millions of years as our campers transform into “Paleontologists”, where they search through Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras looking for fossils like; shark's teeth, trilobites, dinosaur bone and more! This unique expedition lets our campers experience geology and paleontology all in one trip.