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The Coastal Explorers Seashore Science Course


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Join our experienced educators for a two-day adventure at the renowned Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole. Children ages 4, 5, and 6 are invited to explore, discover, and learn about the seashore habitat around Woods Hole.

Program Description:
The MBL offers two Coastal Explorers classes during the summer:

Sea Urchins will focus on invertebrate life at the seashore, including sea stars, mollusks, and crustaceans.

Bluefish will focus on marine vertebrate life, including fish, whales, and coastal birds.

In both classes, children will learn about native species through visits to the Woods Hole Science Aquarium and the MBL Marine Resources Center, and will participate in related hands-on art projects and musical activities. Classes may be taken in any sequence.

2012 Schedule:
Each class will be held from 10 AM - 2 PM in the MBL Club, 100 Water Street, Woods Hole. Enrollment is limited to 20 children per session.

Sea Urchins:

  • Session I - July 3 & 5
  • Session II - July 17 & 19
  • Session III - July 31 & August 2

Bluefish:

  • Session I - July 10 & 12
  • Session II - July 24 & 26
  • Session III - August 7 & 9

Fees:

  • $85 MBL Club members/MBL Associates/MBL employees
  • $105 Non members, Non Associates

2012 Application Form pdf format
** Please note: applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive confirmation in May.


 
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