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CAMPS FOR CHILDREN ( see also Child Care Centers, Schools, Recreation, and Environment )
Information on summer recreation and camps is scattered, limited and seems available only in bits and pieces. The information below has been gleaned from internet sites, flyers, newspapers, and park bulletin boards . As new information is collected we update prior information. If the item shows the year 2005 it has been updated. Information for 2003 and 2004 remains because many programs from prior years remain in existence and the contact information will be of help for 2005.
2005 - Art Camp - Summer - Key West - The Key West Art and Historical Society offers ArtCamp 2005 for a fee. Open to grades 1 to 6. Students can sign up for one of eight weekly sessions, starts June 6, call 305-295-6616 ext. 27
2005 - Dance School Camp - Summer - Key Largo - The Joyce Bennett School of Dance and Performing Arts has scheduled two summer camps. Tues. during June and July. call 305-852-5395
Weeks scheduled for June 7 &endash; 11th, or June 14 - 18 and June 21 - 25. June 28 - July 2, July 5 - 9, and July 12 - 16. July 19 - 23, July 26 - 30 There are limited openings, call Suzanne Pereira at 305-295-6616 Extension 10 for registration.
2004 Pigeon Key - Pigeon Key Overnight Marine Biology Science Camp - August 2-6, 2004, Program Director 305-289-7178
www.pigeonkey.org
http://www.pigeonkey.org/Education/new_summer_camps.htmA fun-filled week of marine science exploration both in and out of the water! Discover the diversity of life that is found in the grasses, mangroves and reefs that make up the unique tropical setting of the Florida Keys. Students are housed in historic buildings that once served the railroad from Miami to Key West. All the buildings have been restored to their original beauty and have been modernized with air-conditioning and indoor plumbing! All meals supplied during the program.
During the week, students will have the opportunity to snorkel on two of the Florida Keys most beautiful coral reefs, Sombrero Reef and Looe Reef. Additionally, students will have the chance to explore the seagrass beds, tidepools, and hardbottom habitats on and around Pigeon Key. Within each habitat there is ample opportunity to see the fascinating critters, like sea stars, tropical fish, eagle rays and sometimes turtles! From the smallest plankton to the largest fish, we'll discover the biological diversity that the Keys have to offer and what makes this an amazing and special place.
Requirements - 12 -14 years old (older students please call for alternate camp options, swimmer that is comfortable in the water, keen interest in the ocean, marine science and exploring the beautiful and fragile habitat of the Coral Reefs, mature and responsible and will enjoy living on a rustic island without the modern amenities of Television and the Internet.
2005 - Crane Point Hammock in Marathon - Tropical Trailblazer Program - Two sessions in June with a kayaking program in July. - Ages 6 to 12. - Limited enrollment per week. Call 305-743-7124, weekly fee, . Session I June 6-10 focuses on pirates, pow wows, and pioneers. Session Two for June 20 - 24 explores nature. Both sessions to be held from 9 AM to 1 PM. For children attending both sessions plans call for learning about density by having the children building their own pirates ships, sailing constructed boats in the salt water lagoon , using a compass to locate hidden treasure, digging for artifacts, scavenger hunts, conch shell blowing, and all sorts of science activities.
Kayaking will be run by Bill Keogh of Big Pine Kayak Adventures, sessions June 27-July 1, and July 11-15 on Big Pine Key, hours 8AM to 2 PM, transportation provided from Crane Hammock. Kayaking, snorkeling, setting fish and crab traps, tidepooling, exploring backcountry waters, mastering paddling skills
Outdoor Explorers Summer Camp - children 10 to 15, 9 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, starts June 2, 2003 sponsored by Conch Republic Kayak Company - kayaking, water safety, marine Sanctuary Information, marine science,and environmental education, field trips - location of camp is Geiger Key Marina, 5 Geiger Road, Big Coppitt, Fee - call 305-294-7550
2005 - Turtle Krawls Museum - 200 Margaret Street, Key West - weekly program JUne 6 to July 29 - ages 6 to 11, Children will complete a project on local marine education, sea turtles, and other marine life. - Fee - 305-294-0209
Camp Cheeca - MM 82 - Islamorada - Cheeca Lodge and Spa - 664-4651 or visit http://www.cheeca.com
An expanded education/envioronmental awareness program is offered to kids and families by Cheeca Lodge. Open to four and five year olds from 9 AM to 12 noon daily during summer except Sundays. A program is also offered to age 6 through 12 campers from 1 PM to 4 PM.
Parents may enroll children for hourly activities rather than entire morning or afternoon.
Islamorada Parks and Recreation Founders Park Camp - Islamorada - mm 87 -
87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 - fees vary with activity and residencePool hours: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM.
Skate Park Hours: Monday, Tuesday., Thursday 2:30-8 p.m.. - Friday, 2:30 PM to 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM
Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM
Open 10 AM on non-school days and holidaysBMX hours: - Wednesday - 2:30 to 8 PM, Saturday 7 PM to 10 PM, Sunday 4 PM to 8 PM
Islamorada Spring Camp - March 31 to April 4, 2003 during County school break -
2004 - Islamorada Summer Recreation Camp - 87000 Overseas Highway - sports, swimming, arts and craft, games, Red Cross Swim lessons, special events, field trips, tennisskate park, 8 AM to 5 PM, June 1 to July 23, 2004, Cost $100 weekly fee for park members, ages 6 to 13, $30 daily fee/ members.
Monroe County 4 - H Program: Projects include horticulture, sewing, marine science, sport fishing and food nuitritionRegistration limited. Register at Founders park Aquatic Center, 853-1685.
2004 - Islamorada Summer Diving at the Founders Park Aquatic Center - Founders Park is offering a one-week dive camp and an eight-week summer camp. The dive camp will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday - Friday, June 7-11, for ages 6-12. Cost is $150 and includes mandatory membership to U.S. Diving. Coaches will be Ed Goodman and Marianne Kruk.
2004 - Islamorada - Eight week Summer camp runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 1 through Friday, July 23, for ages 6-13. Cost is $100 weekly or $30 daily for park members. Space is limited for both camps. Call 853-1685 for information.
Islamorada Summer Aquatics Camp - June 9 - 20, 2003, 9 AM to 4 PM, ages 5 and up, $150 members, $ 187.50 non-members, swimming instruction, diving instruction,, arts and crafts, dry land activities, fun-station, tampoline instruction 305-853-1685
Islamorada Swim Lessons - Pre-school, beginner, intermediate, advanced, adult and special need lessons -
Group: 5 lessons - $50 member, non-member $62.50, 10 lessons $90, non-member - 4112.50
Private: 5 lessons - $90 member, non-member $112.50, 10 lessons $90, non-member $200.Times: Monday through Friday 9 AM to 12 noon, and 4 PM to 7 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 12 noon, 305-853-1685
Islamorada Swim Lessons and water conditioning for the Developmently Disabled - Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:15 to 10:15 AM, member $4 per lesson, non-member $5 per lesson
Islamorada Diving program - various levels, several hours per week - coach Ed Goodman
Islamorada Swim Teams - Fees vary with group and residence
Junior group - Monday - Friday 4 PM - 5 PM,
Senior - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 5 PM - 7 PM, Wed. 4 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 12 noon
Masters Monday - friday 8 AM and 12 noon, Sat. 8 AM - 10 AM
Girls Recreational Swim team - ages 13 to 18, 4 - 5 PM, Monday, Wed., Friday.ADULT EXPANDED WATER AEROBICS program, Islamorada Aquatic Center. Founders Park
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 AM Patty Schmidt,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6-7 PM ,Elizabeth Sassine.
members pay $5 per lesson, non-members pay $6.25. 853-1685.
Islamorada Children's Tennis at Founders Park - 5:30 - 6:30 PM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,
Islamorada Adult Beginner's Tennis - Tuesday and Thursday - 4:30-5:30 PM, Intermediate Tennis - Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Islamorada THREE-ON-THREE BASKETBALL at Founders Park - Age 18 and over - starts Thursday, May 23. Regular games will be 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. 12 game season - Anyone interested in joining call Islamorada's Parks and Recreation Department at 853-1685.
Islamorada TEE HILL BASEBALL ACADEMY at Founders Park, open year round Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday for ages 5-16. Instruction includes pitching, hitting, fielding, base running and fundamentals. Location Founders Park Multi Purpose Field.Call 853-1685 or 942-9607 for information. Fees $75 per child/member per month. $90 non-member, $25 per sibling/member, $30 per sibling Non-member
Tournament Travel teams:5-6 years T-ball,
7-8 yrs. Coach Pitch,
9-10 years Major
11-12 years Major
13-14 years Major
16-16 years Major
MARC - Monroe County Association for Retarded Citizens - 305-852-3282 tavernier, 305-294-9526 Key West
Summer 2003 MARC vacation camp in Islamorada for special needs people
Summer Sailing Adventure Camp - hosted by Florida Keys Sailing for children 10 or older. Located at Keys Fisheries and Marina, 35th Street, Bayside in Marathon. Instruction in boat safety, navigation, reading charts, knot tieing - Weekly programs , Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, - Sailing lessons, sailboatt racing and cruising, first weekly session begins June 9, 2003 with program running through August 9. Cost : $199 per student for one week, two weeks $375, 4 weeks $600, Call 289-9519 or 305-731-8105 to register.
Optimist Sailing Program -at the Key West sailing Club, 705 Palm Ave. and end of sailboat Lane, Key West - Summer Camp starts in June, AM for beginners, PM for advanced sailors, children ages 7 to 17, call 305-292-5993
Seacamp is a non-profit, marine science education facility located on Big Pine Key in the tropical Florida Keys adjacent to Looe Key and Florida's fragile coral reefs. Founded in 1966, Seacamp offers marine science education and summer camp experiences including SCUBA, sailing, board sailing, and arts & crafts to students from 12-17 years of age. Please the navigation buttons at the top or the links below and be a part of the Adventure!2004 - Seacamp Association Summer Camp on Big Pine Key - MM 30 - Newfound Harbor - Big Pine, 305-872-2331, Residential coed camp - three 18 day sessions held June through August, - marine sciences camp for ages 12 through 17, marine science classes, plus scuba, diving, snorkeling, wind surfing, sailing and sailboarding, photography, fee required
Camp Season: 2004-06-24 to 2004-08-20
Sessions: The camp sessions are June 24th through July 11th, July 14th through July 31st, and August 3rd through August 20th.
All camps are 18-days in length.
Beautiful location at Newfound Harbor on Big Pine Key, SEACAMP offers teenage boys and girls an opportunity to explore some of the most exciting waters in the Florida Keys Camp facilities include a dining and recreation hall, science laboratory, deep water harbor, arts and crafts building, infirmary, sailing shelter, teaching shelter, commercial kitchen, business office, staff lounge, and administration offices. Campers and staff are housed in four dormitories, 16 cabins have tiled baths, nine have an adjacent showerhouse. Price for residentiaol camp $2,650. plus $375 for scuba diving option
Campers experience the tropical undersea world and observe many mysterious and interesting organisms while exploring marine habitats of the Florida Keys, including the living coral reef. Up to 24 different Marine Science courses each session (introductory through advanced levels).
NAUI Basic Scuba certification course and advanced levels of Scuba diving available. Other courses offered are sailing, windsurfing, photography, arts & crafts, and journalism. For teens 12-17.
E-mail: info@seacamp.org, Website: www.seacamp.org, Call 305-872-2331, Toll-Free: 877-SEACAMP or Write: Seacamp, 1300 Big Pine Avenue, Big Pine Key, FL 33043-3336
2005 - Seacamp Association Day Camp on Big Pine Key - MM 30 - Newfound Harbor - Big Pine, 305-872-2331, June 20 through August 5, available to resident children ages 10 through 13, a series of one-week long marine science day camps where children, learn about the environment, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, arts and crafts, games - fee required, Call 305-872-2331, Toll-Free: 877-SEACAMP or Write: Seacamp, 1300 Big Pine Avenue, Big Pine Key, FL 33043-3336, Hours 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM
UPPER KEYS FAMILY YMCA - P.O. Box 2831, Key Largo, Florida 33037, 1-877-WOW-YMCA, (305) 451-3122, fax Located at the Monroe County - Key Largo Community Park, MM 100 (behind the Key Largo Shopper.) (305) 451-9647 - E-Mail: UpperKeysYMCA@aol.com
http://www.ymcamiami.com/upkeys/camps.htm, http://www.ymcamiami.com/upkeys/adsport.htmThe YMCA contract with Monroe County was extended in April 2003. Schedules and fees are available by calling Upper Keys family WMCA 451-3122. A list of programs available in 2002 and 2003 is provided below:
2004 -Upper Keys YMCA Summer Camp 2004 - 305-453-3422. Key Largo Community Park, Mile Marker 100 Program for children ages 5 to 12 years of age.
registration ends by May 24, 2004 with program starting on June 3
Cheer Leading ages 6 -, 10
Soccer ages 4 - 12
Tennis ages 6 to adult
Description of 2002 Camp - The program is located at the Key Largo Community Park, mm 99.5 behind Key Largo Shopper. Children are bused to the pool at the Italian Fisherman via Monroe County School Buses. Expect some changes as the pool closes May 15, 2002 Enrollment limited - June to Aug. - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Extended camp hours (add $5 per week): 7:30 - 9:00 am & 5:00 - 6:00pm (late charges will start at 6:01pm, at $1 per minute) Cost: $100 per week, $620 for all 9 weeks, or $20 per dayarts and crafts, weekly field trips, theme weeks , Keys-related projects. Camp will not accept children after 9:30 am. Children rotate through a number of age-appropriate fun activities including swim lessons, playing ball, arts & crafts, drama, theme weeks, trips and much more. All children will swim during the day. Swim Lessons are included in camp. Child work on basic skills through advanced skills based on ability. The day starts winding down at 4:00 pm. Children can stay no later than 6:00 pm with our extended care for an additional fee. Children bring a sack lunch,. Children need to wear tennis shoes.
Offering both variety and FUN through three basic camp programs:
Dolphin Campers: ages 5 - 7
Turtle Campers: ages 8 & 9
Barracuda Campers: ages 10 - 12
2003 - - offering soccer program for ages 4 - 14, basketball for ages 5 - 8 and tennis for all ages. registration May 24, 2003 Community Park, 453-3422
Music Camp - Offered for an additional charge by Susan Bazin
Upper Keys YMCA Summer Sports Program - 305-453-3422 , Key Largo Community Park - June to Sept - Four to 16 - program will include basketball, lacrosse, softball, T-ball, and tennis leagues, fees for members and non-members.
Call 453-3422.
HOLIDAY CAMP - Key Largo Community Park, Age: 5-12 years old
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Before Care Hours: 7:30 am - 9:00 am (add $10)
After Care Hours: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (add $10)Cost: YMCA Member $110.00 , Program Member $140.00 (plus a $15 program membership) Contact YMCA Upper Keys for particulars
KEY LARGO YMCA DAY CAMPS
A place for your child to go when school is not in session? If so the YMCA is the answer. Ages 5 to 12 years of age to participate in fun activities. The program is at the new park, mm 99.5 behind Key Largo Shopper.
Youth Sports - 2003Spring Season 2003 - March 10 - June 1, Registration Deadline: February 16, First Practice: The week of March 10, Last Game: The week of May 26
Soccer - Boys and girls ages 4-16 can come and learn the rules and practice the skills in games. Practices: Wednesday Evenings , Games: Sunday Evenings
Tennis - Boys and girls ages 4-15 - From beginners to advanced players - 8 sessions - Tuesday and Thursday - 3:30-4:30 8 and under, 4:30-5:30 15 and under - Saturdays 11:00-12:00, 8 and under, 10:00 -11:00 15 and under
Adult Sports - 2003
SAND VOLLEYBALL: at Key Largo Community Park - Players meet Sunday evenings.
TENNIS: Tennis instruction for beginning, intermediate, or advanced players on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Fees are for 8 sessions
YOGA: Join Dr. Erica Garrett in strengthening muscles to better deal with the demands of modern living. A.M. Yoga meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 7:45-9:00 AM - P.M. Yoga meets: Fridays, 5:30-6:45 PM
ROLLER HOCKEY, BASKETBALL & SOCCER , BACKGAMMON and SELF DEFENSE: Time and cost to be advised; call for more information.
Summer and Fall Seasons - 2003
BASKETBALL - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm Adult , Saturdays 4:00-6:00pm Adult , Mon/Sat 3:00-4:00pm Senior
FITNESS WALKING - Monday - Wednesday Sat 8:00-8:45am
ROLLER HOCKEY (Adult leagues) - Thursdays 6-8pm
SAND VOLLEYBALL (Adult leagues) - Sundays 6-8pm
SOCCER (Adult leagues)- Saturdays 6:00-8:00pm
TENNIS - Adults - 8 sessions - Tuesday and Thursday - 5:30-6:30 ; Saturdays 9:00-10:00 Adults - Instruction for beginning, intermediate, or advanced players will be available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Theater Camp for Teens -Two Week Workshop - June 16 - 27, 2003 Mondays - Fridays, sponsored by Playful productions and directed by Coral Shores High School teacher Deanna Healy, room for ten to twelve students - tuition fee and application - call Sugrue at 852-1864 or e-mail fairyair@playful.com
2004 Jacob Aquatic Center 2004 - Key Largo - next to Key Largo Community Park - MM 99.6 - 453-swim
Jacobs Aquatic Center, P.O. Box 1994, Key largo Fl. 33037, (305) 453 - SWIM
http://www.jacobsaquaticcenter.org/Three pools ( Junior Olympic size, small children's pirate play pool and multi-use teaching pool for water aerobics, water geriatrics, theraputic activities. Day passes, three month passes, and term passes with varying prices for families and individuals , youth passes multi-purpose building. Pool hours 10 AM to 7 PM
Lap Swim/Open swim - Therapy swim - Children's Interactive water park
Programs include
Jacob's Aquatic Club - Blue Group: Practices: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 11-12pm; Cost is $55/month, Red Group: Practices: Mon - Fri 8:15-9:45am, Sat 9:30-11am Cost is $65/month.
Master's swim Club age 20 and up - Wed. 6 - 7:30 PM and Saturday - 8 AM to 9:30 AMLearn to swim groups
Diving lessons - Monday and thursday 6:30 - 7;30 PM
Life Guard training
Water Aerobics - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 AM to 10 AM,
Massage Therapy
In-Water massage
Therapy Swim
Shallow & Deep water classes are available. - Mon - Fri: 10 - 11 AM
2004 Jacob Aquatic Center
Summer swim and gymnastics skills camp - three two-0week work sessions june through July 9, 9 AM to 5 PM
2004 - Big Pine Athletic Association - This organization runs a swim program from April to August. Swimmers train at the Sunshine Key pool and participate at meets throughout the Keys. For more information contact Liz Madisetti, Director of Blue Heron Park - Email:BPKPark@aol.com - Office:872-0292 - Fax:872-7049 .
The Big Pine Athletic Association is a non-profit organization that provides organized sports as well as other activities for youth. Serves the Lower Keys Community by organizing, promoting and providing the facilities, insurance and equipment for sport teams.
On Big Pine there is also an after-school program at the Blue Heron Park which is free and open to children in grades 1 to 8. Hours are 3 to 6 PM. 305-872-0292
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/bpaa
Blue Heron ParkBPAA operates the Blue Heron Park Youth Center on Big Pine Key. The four acre center includes a lighted basketball court, picnic pavilions, a volley ball court, a clubhouse and an under the house game area. The Blue Heron Youth center is open Monday - Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. It is possible to reserve Blue Heron Park for birthday parties or other events by calling 872-0292.
Sports Teams
Little League T-Ball, Baseball and Softball - over 220 players, ages 4 through 18, play at Watson Field from February to June each year.
Swim Team - over 50 young swimmers train and compete from April to August.
Sailing Club - A newly formed group that is always on the lookout for new members
Summer Program - field trips, arts and crafts and even learn new things. Times and price of the Summer Program will be announced in April.
Natural and Cultural History Museum - This newly formed program is an effort to save some samples of Lower Keys history and expose our residents to samples of natural history. Among our exhibits are old bottle collections , insect collections, fossils, mineral collections, mammal and reptile bones and a herbarium of native plants.
Accelerated Reader Library - a parents favorite, this library is a collection of sometimes hard to find books that are used to aquire AR points at the Sugarloaf School
Big Pine Athletic Association Summer Day Camp - Starting June 2, 2003 for nine weeks, 8 AM to 5:30 PM, for kids that have finished kindergaten through age 12. Daily and weekly fee, call 872-0292 or register at Blue Heron Park 3 PM to 6 PM weekdays
Blue Heron Park on Big Pine Key - Grade one through six ages - early June to early Aug. , 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Limited enrollment - call Liz Madisetti 305-872-0292 or register at Blue Heron Park Cost: varies with breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks provided. Program uses themes of Science Olympiad and Wet n‚ Wild Days, and offers arts and crafts, pottery projects, recreational games and field trips . On site group science projects and Wet n‚ Wild Days water balloons and water activities.
2005 -Soccer Camp on Big Pine - held at St. Peter's - July 18 - July 22, Open to boys and girls ages 5 through 16, registration at St. Peters Church Field, www.aysosoccercamps.org, or contact coordinators Mike Hartley 305-872-0664 or Rob Dinnie at 1-800-589-5984 - Hours 9 AM to Noon, and from 5 PM to 8 PM. Mini-camp for aGES 5-6 YEARS
2004 - Fall Big Pine Soccer - Big Pine and the Lower Keys 872-1190
2004 - Dolphins Plus Summer Camp - a two day camp designed for kids ages 7-12. 8 AM to 1 PM. Cost per camper is $395.00. Each camp must have a minimum of four campers to be held and no more than eight campers. All campers should be good swimmers and understand English. Parents will sign releases for campers at the start of the program, along with a medical consent form. A decision whether to hold the camp or not due to enrollment will be made one month in advance. Sessions are from 8 AM until 1 PM each day for two days. The camp is five adventurous hours each day filled with dolphin swims, craft activities, classroom learning, snacks and lunch. Parents can either stay to observe or go and do their own thing while the kids have fun. What more could you ask for!
Dolphins Plus is an education and research facility located in Key Largo, Florida. On site are 10 Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins and 2 California Sea Lions. There goal is to educate the public about dolphins and their environment. Swimmers can go in the water and interact with our dolphins "up close and personal."
Contact theDolphins Plus Education Department or email Education@DolphinsPlus.com.
Dolphins Plus Dolphin Camp 2004 Course Dates
June 8 - 9, 2004
July 6 - 7, 2004
August 10 - 11, 2004
September 7- 8, 2004
2004 - Dolphins Plus Teen Marine Mammalogy Course - open to teens 13 to 16, taught at a highschool level.
Courses scheduled throughout the year with availbility is dependant on enrollment. If the minimum number of students is not met, Dolphin Plus will cancel the course one month before the course date.3 and 4-day Marine Mammalogy courses - classes are spread out and more swims have been added, along with a special staff discussion on careers in the marine mammal field! Marine Mammalogy courses for ages 17 and up.) The course includes classroom instruction, snorkel trips out to the coral reefs, backcountry environmental trips, and of course, swims with the dolphins.
Dolphins Plus 2004 Teen Marine Mammalogy Course DatesFeb 29 - Mar 3, 2004
Mar 28 - 30, 2004
April 18 - 20, 2004
June 20 - 22, 2004
Aug 15 - 17, 2004
2004 - Dolphin Plus Marine Mammalogy courses - ages 17 and older
Offers 3 and 5-day Dolphin Marine Mammalogy courses for those persons wanting to spend more time learning about the dolphins. These courses are open to persons 17 and older. We have tried to make this a fun and informative course for everyone. This year they have added more dolphin swims and more class hours. The course includes classroom instruction, snorkel trips out to the coral reefs, backcountry environmental trips, and of course, swimming with the dolphins.
Schedules may vary from the enclosed sample due to availability and weather conditions. We must have a minimum of four students enrolled for the course in order for it to be held. Courses will be cancelled one month prior to the start date if minimum enrollment is not met. The cost for the course is $550.00 for the 3-day course and $850.00 for the 5-day course. There are 3 dolphin swims / 1 trip in the 3-day course and 5 dolphin swims / 2 trips in the 5-day course.
Dolphins Plus 2004 Marine Mammalogy Course DatesJanuary 24 - 26, 2004
April 3 - 5, 2004
July 25 - 27, 2004
October 16 - 18, 2004
If you have any further questions, please call theDolphins Plus Education Department at (305) 451-1993 or email us at Education@DolphinsPlus.com. We look forward to seeing you!
2004 - Dolphin Research Center - Dolphins Org. - Dolphin Lab - http://www.dolphins.org/dlab/drc-dlab.htm
Although there are no prerequisites for attending Basic DolphinLab, applicants should have a strong desire to experience and learn about dolphins and the marine world. The Adult Basic DolphinLab program is open to students ages 18 and over. Younger students can enroll in specially-designed classes. Teen classes (ages 15-17) are offered throughout the summer to enable highly motivated young people to participate in this intensive learning experience. Teens may also apply for college credit. We also offer two summer Dolphin Camps, one adapted for ages 10-11 and another adapted for ages 12-14.
Basic DolphinLab, a seven-day program offered throughout the year, surveys a wide range of knowledge, theories and ongoing research concerning dolphins, the marine environment and related issues. Students are introduced to DRC and its resident dolphin population, and they learn to respect each dolphin as an individual through observation of their unique behavioral and physical characteristics.
2004 Public DolphinLab Schedule - Open Enrollment for Individuals. (If you are interested in bringing a group to DRC for DolphinLab, February through April or September through December, please contact the Education Department at education@dolphins.org or 305-289-1121, ext. 225.)
DATES DESCRIPTION
May 29 - June 4 Adult Basic
June 19 - 25 Teen Basic
June 26 - July 2 Teen Basic
July 3 - July 9 Dolphin Camp (ages 10 - 11)
July 10 - 16 Dolphin Camp (ages 12 - 14)
July 17 - 23 Dolphin Camp (ages 12 - 14)
July 24 - 30 Teen Basic
July 31 - August 6 Teen Intermediate
August 7 - 13 Teen Advanced Training
August 14 - 20 Adult Basic
August 21 - 27 Adult Advanced Training I: designed for non-career focused individuals interested in animal training
October 23 - 29 Adult Basic
2004 - Island Dolphin Care
http://www.islanddolphincare.org/
http://www.islanddolphincare.org/nonflash/camps.htm
Day Dolphin Camps
In the summer months, Island Dolphin Care provides one day camps for small groups from Hospitals and Rehabilitation/Therapy Centers in South Florida. This program is for children with critical/terminal illness, emotional, and/or physical challenges. Campers spend an exciting day meeting with our staff, learning about and swimming with dolphins! Participants also visit the marine science education program, Fonzie's Backyard. At Fonzie's Backyard, children are provided a hands on experience with some of the interesting, smaller creatures that inhabit the beautiful waters of South Florida. Campers enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking our dolphin lagoons and have fun creating an art project to take home.
Note that Dolphin Camps are scheduled as groups only. Island Dolphin Care can accommodate a maximum of 24 campers. If you have a group that would be interested in a Dolphin Camp, please contact Island Dolphin Care to see if your population would be suitable for this program
2005 - Key West YMCA Summer Day Camp - May 28 to Aug 2, - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ages kindergarten through 5th, $138 per week, $128 for members, multiple-child discount, Call 305- 295-9622. Location Y Kids Place, Virginia Street
Deep Blues, a maritime program is offered to grades 6 through 8.
In 2003 the Key West YMCA offered four summer day camp options for different age groups and students entering grades K through 8. The nature of the 2004 program is not available as of this date of posting.
Program offerings for 2003 included:
... Adventure Camp - grades kindergarten and one - activities include swim lessons, sports, arts and crafts, songs, group activities, weekly field trip , trips to the Water Park.
... Explorer Camp - grades two and three - aactivities include swim lessons, sports, arts and crafts, songs, group activities, weekly field trip , trips to the Water Park.
... Voyager Camp - grades four and five - activities include swim lessons, sports, arts and crafts, songs, group activities, weekly field trip , trips to the Water Park.
... Odyssey Camp - grades six to eight - visits to Keys landmarks, competitive swim lessons, visit a water park and weekly community service project.
Programs Available 2004 :
Y Kids Place - After School Program - 2 - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday - 1011 Virginia Street * 305-292-0062 * - The Corner of Virginia & Watson
J-World Performance Sailing School - Key West
Key West, Florida, USA Phone: 401-849-5492
2004 - Summer Skate Camp at Blake's Daily Grind Skate Park - 3145 Flagler, Key West - ages 7 and up with field trips to Marathon Skate Park - four weeks, June 9 to July 3, 2003, 9 AM to 1 PM, FEE, Call 305-295-WMCA -
2004 Summer - Blake's Daily Grind Skate Park FREE - Open Daily from noon to 7 PM
2004 - Key West YMCA Skating -During the school year 2004 The Daily Grind Skate Park - Ramps and grind rails for all ages. Pads required! Wednesday - Friday, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Sat. & Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
YMCA Family Skate Night - Skate in circles and join r limbo contest at the hockey rink on Bertha St., Fridays from 7 - 9:45 p.m.
2004 - Mote Science Summer Programs Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, Attn: Summer Program Registration, Telephone: (941) 388-4441, Email: educate@mote.org, Website: www.mote.org
Program Offered: Summer Only - Research oriented marine science summer programs, grades 1-12, in Sarasota. Programs also offered in the Florida Keys. SEE ENVIRONMENT
Mote Explorers - Marine Ecology of the Florida Keys - Students Entering Grades 7-8
Ecology of the Florida Keys while living at Mote's Tropical Research Laboratory on Summerland Key, Florida Keys. Field explorations, laboratory sessions, and classroom activities on topics such as mangrove ecology, coral reef habitats, and dolphin research and behavior. Students will enjoy snorkel trips to a coral reef as well as kayak trips in nearshore shallows. Round-trip ground transportation is provided from Mote in Sarasota, Florida to Summerland Key, as well as loding and food during the program.Dates: ALL CAMPS ARE FULL June 14-18, June 28-July 2, July 19-23
Times: Monday morning to Friday evening
Cost: $575/Mote Member / $595/Non-Member ($200.00 deposit)
Marine Ecology, History and Cultural Heritage of the Florida Keys
Mote will be offering a waiting list for each program as it becomes full. From past years experience, we call quite a number of applicants from the waiting list. To be put on a waiting list, please complete a registration form, have it notarized and send it in with a deposit. The deposit will be refunded if your child does not get into a camp.Come explore the ecology, history and cultural heritage of the Florida Keys while living at Mote's Tropical Research Laboratory on Summerland Key, Florida! This program includes field explorations, laboratory sessions, and classroom activities on topics such as mangrove ecology, coral reef habitats, and dolphin research and behavior. SCUBA dive (if certified) or snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary, one of the finest reefs in North America. Kayak in the shallow marine communities inshore. Learn the history of the railroad that went to sea back in the time that trains ran to Key West. Tour the Pigeon Key National Historic District, Key West Aquarium, Fort Zachary Taylor, and other Key West cultural and historic sites. Round-trip ground transportation is provided from Mote in Sarasota, Florida to Summerland Key, as well as lodging and food during the program.
Dates: ALL CAMPS ARE FULL June 7-11, June 21-25, July 5-9
Times: Monday morning to Friday evening
Cost: Snorkeling Program - $575/Mote Member, $595/Non-Member
Diving Program - $675/Mote Member, $695/Non-Member ($200.00 deposit)
(Copy of dive certification required with registration)
2005 - Fisher Museum Maritime Museum Summer Camp, Mer Academy daily at the Fort Zachrery Taylor State Park, four weeks duration, June 6 to 10, June 143 to 17, June 20 to 24, and July 18 to 22. Arts and crafts, exp-loring area parks, maritime history, archaeology and conservation. Available to student grades 4 through 6. 294-2622, Ext. 20 for registration, There is a fee.
Also a Family boat building program is scheduled for July 23 and July 24
Swimming at the Community Pool - - 300 Catherine St., Key West - open swim from 1 PM to 5:45 PM daily, Monday through Thursday. Friday thru Sunday 11 AM to 5:45 PM, Red Cross Swim lessons starting June 2, 2003 10 AM for school age, 11 AM for pre-school.
Summer Offering - Swim Club open in June daily 11 AM to noon - Free , Fee - advance swim lessons, basics, and pre-life guard training 305-292- 8284
2005 - Summer dance : 916 Pohalski Street, Key West - children and teens, classes and workshops in dance, music and more, call Coffee Mill and Yoga Studio, 296-9982, for times and dates.
2005 - Dance Factory : 906 Kennedy drive, Key West - dance classes for children and adults, call 296-5015, for schedule.
Police Athletic Summer League and Frederick Douglas Community Center - 111 Olivia Streetages 6 and up, Basketball, computer lab, field trips, safety coursesCall Officer Frank Lalama, 305-293-8305. NO fee, donations accepted.
Summer Tennis Offering - Classes for children are available at 1800 Atlantic, Key West call 305-292-1215. There is a fee
3-Legged Dog Art Academy at the Robert Frost Cottage, Key West - 410 Caroline Street - available for the serious child artist - starting June 19,2003 for four weeks, five days a week,, Beginners -9 AM to 11 AM, Advanced 1 PM to 3 PM, call 294-3559 FEE
2004 - Camp Sawyer - Camp Sawyer is located 35 miles north of Key West on Summerland Key at mile marker 34.5 on the south side of US1, about 4 miles south of the entrance to Bahia Honda State park. - e-mail: reservations@sfcbsa.org , http://www.sfcbsa.org/Camps/Sawyer.html
A ten acre site located deep in the Florida Keys with the Atlantic Ocean on the east shore and the Gulf of Mexico directly to the west. A tropical aquatic wonderland: swimming, snorkeling, fishing and boating are many of the favorite adventures.
There are four tropical campsites right on the Atlantic Ocean. An open covered shelter, a group campfire area, an activity shelter, and a latrine with shower facilities are available for you and your family or your Scouting unit. If you have a boat, deep sea and reef fishing are big attractions. If you do not have a boat, many charter boats are available on nearby islands. Fishing is also permitted off a nearby fishing pier located just outside the camp.
Reservations for Camp Sawyer should be completed at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled dated of attendance. Upon submitting a Local Tour Permit, a $50.00 non-refundable camp fee per site is due with your reservation (25 people maximum). This $50 deposit will apply to your overall fees.
2004 - Mid-Keys Summer Swim team - 743-4443 - age 5 and older - call for registration information - free evaluations Monday and Wednesdfay evenings - Cabana Club pool Key Colony Beach swim lessons also avaialable
2004 - Marathon Summer Academic Workshop - 2000 62 Street- Oceanside Marathon - a 4 week workshop equaling 8 classes - skill retention. and prep for next grade level - June 21 - July 16, Levels K - 5 - www.keys2success.cc - Phone 305- 743-6997
2004 - Marathon Summer Fun Artshops - 2000 62 Street- Oceanside Marathon - Two three week sessions for a total of 6 classes per session, Session 1 - June 7 - 25, Session 2 - June 28 - July 16 Ages 4 - 13 - www.keys2success.cc - Phone 305- 743-6997
2004 - Marathon Summer Adventure Camp - Marathon Parks and Recreation sponsors this Summer Day Camp 8:30 AM to 5 PM June 7 through July 23 - ages 6 to 13, weekly themes plus field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, games, songs - www.marathonflorida.org - registration forms at City hall or Community Park call Jimmy Schmidt with parks and recreation 743-6598 - Themes include: "Fin'tantic Ocean Jamboree", Rootin' Tootin' Rodeo Round-up", " Hip, Hip, Hooray! Happy Birthday, USA!", Enchanted Emerald City of Oz", "Slam Jammin' Sport Celebration", "Incredible Interstellar Mars Space Race", "Outrageous Olympic Odyssey"
2004 - Marathon Soccer - ages 4.5 to 18 - Register at Marathon Youth Club AYSO soccer season - applications and registration information available at Marathon Community Park Pavillion. info at AYSO Hotline 743-0683 or talk to League Commisssioner Chris Bull at USP Store in the Publix Shopping Center MM 50 Marathon. Fee includes uniform, practice starts in August, email soccer@marathonfl.us
Major League Soccer Camp - June 1 to 5 Switlik Elementary
Marathon Soccer also holding a summer areana socccer program June 11 through August 5.2005 - Marathon Basketball - sponsored by Marathon Parks and Recreation department - June 25 - 29, ages 8 to 14, adult volunteers to instruct call 743-6598
Marathon Youth Football 2004 - sponsored by Florida Keys Electric Coperative and the Marathon Youth Club - June 10 to 12, ages 7 to 14, Registration May 14 and 15 6 to 8 PM at the marathon Community Park - registration also available for fall football league at same time.
CAMP - Community Arts Music Program - 2004 information - 743-6215, camp and band open to countywide participation - two sessions, June 7 - 18, and June 21 through July 3, cost $100, both sessions $150. Day session 9 AM to 3 PM at Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School - evening sessions at Marathon High School transportation available to Big Pine day session.
2004 - Camp Peace - Free Summer program - July 5 to 9, - ages 6 to 10, per location. Content designed to focus on positive growth experience, healthy relationships, conflict-resolution skills. Activities include nature experiences such as swimming with dolphins, and hiking at Craine Point Hammock. Hosted by the Domestic Abuse Shelter, funding Sheriff's Office and offered at three locations within Monroe County
Registration: Domestic Abuse Shelter 305-743-5452
NOT CONFIRMED for 2004 AS YET
Guild Hall Gallery Art Camp - 614 Duval, Key West - First session June 9 to 26, 2003, Second July 7 to 24, ages 10 to 14, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - Fee - projects planned are designing and making a bead watch, decoupage treasure chest, and embellishing an art doll. 295-9026 or 296-6076
Music Workshop - SolFest 2003 - Key West - for student elementary to high school grouped accordingly by age and skill level, includes vocals, Broadway favorites, ear training, rhythm and keyboarding. four one week sessions registration 305-293-1609 Ext. 6 or 305-509-1370 - FEE
Caribbean Music Camp - Key West - Four camps beginnming June 2, 2003 call 305-509-1370 - steel drum for ages 5 to 12. all music levels with no experience required
Sea King's Summer Fishing Day Camp - 305-289-0827 - Marathon - Five days a week for children 8 - 15 who live in Monroe County - fishing intensive, knot tying, rig making, tackler maintenance, net throwing, environmental awareness/responsibilities and preservation of fish, hands-on learning, dockside instruction followed by daily fishing - 8:30 - pick up time 3:30 to 4:30, cost $185 for week
Island Gymnastics - 600 White Street, Key West - Summer camp starts June 2nd and runs Monday thru Friday 8 AM am-5 PM pm until Aug. 8th. Activities will include huge inflatable slip and slid, Gymnastics, Relay races, Arts/Crafts, Fun playtime, Carnival & More. Inquire 295-0101 or stop by. Fee per week
Planet Gymnastics - Key West - Toppino drive off of Northside Drive - 305-293-6977 - Gymnastics plus games, movies and other activities - Monday through Friday 7:20 to 2:30 June 2 through August 4, 2003
Soccer Camp - Key Largo Park - AYSO - Major League Soccer affiliated youth camp - Registration May 17, 2002 at Key Largo Park, June 10-14, ages 6 and under, 9 to 10;30 AM - Cost $58; 8-10 9 to Noon Cost $94; and 11 and over 5-8 PM Cost $94. Registration for soccer through AYSO, region 864, PO Box 1286, Tavernier Florida, Soccer Hotline - 453-4950
Challenger Sports - Soccer Camp - July 22-27 Morning and Afternoon sessions
Florida Keys 2003 Summer Nursing and Health Careers Camp - call Janet Cauble -305-289-2480 in Marathon, Barbara Ott in Coral Shores 305-853-3222, Alice Calleja in Key West 305-293-1549
Free camp for high school age residents in Monroe County going into 10th, 11th, and 12th grades and interested in a career in nursing or health care. Camping geared for students interested in a career in nursing or health care. duration of one week. Applications available through CAPPS Counselors at each high school.
Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp - Upper Keys - Applications will be accepted through July. Past participants include Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan and Vince Carter. Open to ages 10-19. For information and brochure call (704) 568-6801
Boys and Girls Club of Key West - Summer programs for children ages 5 &endash; 12. Activities include dance, music, sports, swimming and crafts. Camps run from 7:45 a.m. &endash; 5:45 p.m., from June 11 to August 7th, at May Sands School on United Street, Key West. The weekly fee includes lunch, field trips and T-shirt. Call 305-296-2258.
Bahama Village Music Program & Boys & Girls Club summer music camp. Information for 2001 follows - Monday, July 1 &endash; Saturday, July 20 - Jazz improvisation with Nicole Yarling, final performance at Summer Youth Arts Fiesta July 20. Bandroom, 727 Fort St., Key West. 294-7382. No information for 2002
Marathon High School - UCA Cheerleading Camp August 9-10, 2003
Marathon High School Summer Volleyball Camp at Lakeland, Florida for Girls Volleyball team
Marathon High School - available only to Seniors - June 9 - July 11, 2003
Marathon High School Summer recreation - call Ms. Booker at High School - June 9 to June 30
The following offerings are listed because they take place in the Florida Keys or eminate from the Florida Keys.
FUN Trip through the Florida Keys - August 2003 - keysaug@swfloridabiz.com
August 5-9 Girls ages 9-12 $250.00August 12-16 Boys ages 9-12 $250.00
August 19-23 Girls ages 13-16 $250.00
August 26-30 Boys ages 13-16 $250.00
2005 - SEA BASE High Adventure Camp - FLORIDA SEA BASE, 73800 Overseas Highway, P.O Box 1906,Islamorada FL 33036, (305)664-4173 Telephone 305-664-4173 - FAX 305-664-2039,
http://www.bsaseabase.org
SEA BASE will not accept reservations via E-mail, fax, overnight letters or in person. They have a toll free reservations number with a bank of operators on a rotary system to handle requests.
Florida National High Adventure Sea Base is located in Lower Matecumbe Key and is owned and operated by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Member participants must be 14 years of age by September 1 of the year of participation.
Sea Base offers Scouts aquatic programs and includes a variety of water activities from SCUBA diving to sailing, swimming, snorkeling and fishing among the coral reefs of the Continental United States. In addition to the Islamorada Center, Sea Base uses a facility on Summerland Key near Key West for its Out Island and Keys Adventures program.The Bahamas Sailing Adventure uses as its base Man of War Key and Marsh Harbor in the Abacos. Call (305) 664-4173 for more information.
To find out about available programs for 2005 go to http://www.bsaseabase.org/reservations/open-2005.html
Bahamas Tall Ship Adventrure - Fly directly to the Bahamas! Experience all the Bahamas Adventure has to offer aboard a Tall Ship. This Adventure is for groups of 18-20 people who are willing to explore the Abaco Sea in a vessel equipped with kayaks forreef discovery. This is an active ship and requires everyone to work as a team as you learn and experience the workings of sailing and sea traveling. This is a seven day event.
Coral Reef Sailing - 7 day event - Sailing of 40 -50 foot yacht which is home for the week. Self-contained galley and dining area, participants get instruction in preparing meals from Sea Base food supplies, supplemented by catch of the day. Instruction in navigation, fishing and sailing with snorkeling and abundant fishing. Participants decide on own float plan to explore the Florida Keys.
BAHAMAS ADVENTURE
Fly directly to the Bahamas! The Sea Base is offering an exciting adventure based in Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco Island. Your crew can snorkel the beautiful, pristine reefs surrounding Marsh Harbour, wade ashore on the many small cays ( pronounced keys) in the area, learn their unique history, and fish for the gamefish which are abundant in the Abacos. You'll board traditional Bahamas sailing vessels designed to take you to such exotic places as Green Turtle Cay, Hopetown and Little Harbour. There's plenty of time for fishing, snorkeling and swimming. Steady breezes, the protection of the barrier islands and the reef surrounding Abaco Sound provide perfect sailing getaways. seven day event.
Sea Exploring (Keys Tall Ship)
Designed for larger groups (either a council contingent or a larger troop), offering your crew the opportunity to experience a sailing adventure of yesteryear. The vessel is a 83-foot, gaff-rigged topsail schooner, fully equipped and prepared to provide an unforgettable adventure snorkeling the beautiful Keys' reefs, fishing, and hands-on sailing.
For a hands-on sailing adventure voyage, one that is exciting, ruggedly challenging, and excellent for larger groups, pack your sea bag for the Sea Exploring program. eight day event
Scuba Adventure -
Come dive the coral reefs and wrecks of the Florida Keys. Designed for certified divers, this program offers nine dives (weather permitting). Explore the only living coral reef system in the USA, diving sites like Alligator or Tennessee Reef, exploring uncharted dive sites, up and down the Keys, or adding to Sea Base's own artificial reef.
Your dive itinerary features a night dive, a deep dive (to 60 feet), marine life studies, and other underwater adventures. All food, lodging and equipment is included. You must be a certified diver to participate in this adventure, and crew members must be 14 years of age by date of attendance. This is an eight-day event. Explicit health concerns require a special medical acceptance in this program.
Out Island Adventure
Live like Robinson Crusoe on the Out Island Adventure which combines camping on a remote 100 acre island, snorkeling on pristine coral reefs, trolling for sportfish, kayaking through red mangroves, and exploring the flora and fauna of Big Munson Island.
You will live as Robinson Crusoe on the Out Island Adventure which combines camping on a remote 100 acre island, snorkeling on pristine coral reefs, trolling for sportfish, kayaking through red mangroves, and exploring the flora and fauna of Big Munson Island. You will wade ashore on Big Munson Island carrying all the food, water and equipment used during your adventure in a rugged camping setting. Venture out to snorkel, fish and explore. A program mate will remain with you for the duration of your trip to assist you in appreciating this unique environment. This is a true high-adventure program, one that combines physical challenge with excitement and adventure. If your crew has strong camping skills and enjoys rugged camping, then the Out Island program is for you. seven day event.
Keys Adventure - much excitement and variety of activities as possible within a seven-day period flexible activities that personally interest your crew, such as night trawling to examine marine life, a possible overnight, great boating days visiting fabulous fishing and snorkeling areas. seven day event.
SCUBA CERTIFICATION
Discover the excitement of SCUBA diving in the warm, tropical waters surrounding the Florida Keys. Crews are trained by professional instructors in our specially designed dive tanks. Approximately five open water dives are conducted on reefs just off shore from the Sea Base. Explicit health concerns require a special medical enrollment in this program. Please contact the Sea Base in advance for details. Crew members must be 14 years of age by their date of arrival. This is an eight-day event.
DIVEMASTER TRAINING ACADEMY
The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base is pleased to announce its newest program, the Florida Sea Base Divemaster Training Academy. The Divemaster Training Academy gives Venturers and Boy Scouts the opportunity to further their dive training by becoming a certified PADI Divemaster. Participants must be 18 years of age.
Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure - New for summer of 2005, the Order of the Arrow, in cooperation with the Florida Sea Base, is offering you an opportunity to cheerfully serve the greatest ecosystem on our planet: the ocean. A two week scuba diving adventure exploring the undersea world. The first half of the Ocean Adventure program will be SCUBA training and certification, held at the Florida Sea Base. The second half of the program will focus on rendering cheerful service to the ocean marine life and coral reefs of the Florida Keys.
Summer Camp at The Conservancy 2004 out of Naple Florida is offering a program called Keys-EXTREME which utilizes Pigeon Key - Phone 239-262-0304, 403-4236, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday - Fax 239-262-0672, The Conservancy of Southwest Florida , 1450 Merrihue Drive , Naples, FL 34102
For Graduates of 5th to 6th and 7th to 8th Grade - http://www.conservancy.org/pdf/2004Summ.pdf
June 28 - July 2
July 19 - 23
2004 - SOAR, Inc - Success Oriented Achievement Realized (SOAR) features success-oriented, high adventure programs for LD and ADD preteens, teens and adults.
SOAR - http://www.soarnc.org/index.shtml
Summer Camp programs foster an appreciation for Southwest Florida's unique natural environment through hands-on, and interactive activities. Each five-day camp includes field trips, lessons, games, and arts and crafts that encourage children to experience the world around them and to develop a sense of stewardship for living things and their surroundings.
Adhering to this long-standing tradition, the themes for the 2004 program invite participants to undertake a voyage of exploration "into the wild" and journey to an enchanted realm "under the sea." This summer promises to be a season of both inspiration and adventure.
2004 - Keys program Summer offering - http://www.soarnc.org/dates/html/florida_keys_standard.htmlSOAR offers a ten day tropical adventure in the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas includes swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and marine travel. Tuition is $$1950 for ages 11 to 18
Dates: 6/13 &endash; 6/22, 6/27 &endash; 7/6, 7/11 &endash; 7/20, 7/25 &endash; 8/3, 8/8 &endash; 8/17
Description: This tropical adventure in the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas includes swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and marine travel.
The first week finds us enjoying the middle Keys. Students have an opportunity to snorkel the famous Looe Key Marine Sancturary and visit historic Key West. At the start of the second week, we board the Yankee Freedom and prepare for our voyage to the Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson. Students will spend five days fishing, snorkeling, exploring and sea kayaking this island paradise.
Christmas Adventure in the Keys 2004 - 2005 - http://www.soarnc.org/dates/html/christmas_keys_adventure.html
This six-day tropical adventure in the Florida Keys will include swimming, snorkeling, fishing, jet skiing, sea kayaking and sight-seeing in historic Key West. The expedition begins in Sunshine Key Resort near Big Pine Key. Snorkeling will be taught off the beaches of our campsites, as we prepare for a fantastic dive on the world renown reefs of Looe Key. Students have the option of signing up for SCUBA instruction and certification during this incredible holiday adventure.
While in the Keys, expedition members are based at Sunshine Key Campground on Ohio Key. Students will be sleeping in 3 to 4 person tents. Both bathroom and shower facilities are available at Sunshine Key Campground.
Camp Tecumseh YMCA Outdoor Center 2004 - offers a Florida Keys Sailing based out of Plantation and Key Largo.
This YMCA is located about 20 miles north of Lafayette, Indiana - For more information go to http://www.camptecumseh.org/
Florida Keys Sailing II July 18 - 31, 2004 $1750.00
The Camp Tecumseh Sail Trip will start south of Miami, Florida and take place off the shore of places like Rodriguez Key, Port Largo, and Elliott Key for 5 1/2 days on the boat. The trip is full of swimming, snorkeling, sunning, sailing, and spending time with your new friends on the boat! Camp Tecumsek WMCA has offered this Florida Sailing Trip for over 17 years.
ED-Venture (unique educational adventures) Summer Camps Offer Outdoor Educational Fun - 4-H Extension - University of Florida / Monroe County Cooperative Extension
For more information on these programs and how to sign up go to the State 4-H website at http://4h.ifas.ufl.edu/newsandinfo/County4HSchedule.htm .
http://4h.ifas.ufl.edu/camping/2004camps/edventures2004.htm
http://4h.ifas.ufl.edu/camping/2004camps/ed_ventures.pdf
Additional information is available from the University of Florida/Monroe County Extension Service, 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2-260, Key West, Fl, 292-4501; fax = 292-4415; email - monroe@mail.ifas.ufl.edu or visit our web site http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu
Emphasis on Florida's ecosystems are offered to youth ages 8-18 through the University of Florida Extension Service State 4-H Program.
Five-day programs experiencing Florida's environments first hand through outdoor exploration activities like canoeing, snorkeling and hiking. Activities include informative presentations, campfire discussions, field trips to area sites and recreational activities that will focus on developing environmental awareness.
These marine and environmental ed-ventures are open to all youth ages 8 &endash; 18 and will take place at 3 locations in Florida;
4-H Camp Timpoochee - located near Destin, and offers a look at the beach/dune/bay ecology of the Panhandle region. Marine institutes will take place there July 9 &endash;13 and July 23-27. A specialty camp designed to provide youth with an educational opportunity with an emphasis on Florida's marine ecosystems. participants experience Florida's marine environments first hand through exploration activities such as canoeing, hiking and snorkeling.4-H Camp Cloverleaf - located on the Lake Wales Ridge, north of Lake Placid. A beautiful lake and recently acquired wetland tract provide excellent outdoor study sites for an Environmental Ed-venture camp there from July 21-26.
4-H Camp Ocala - located in the heart of the Ocala National Forest. The Ocala 4-H Center is ideally situated for exploration of the sand pine scrub and big springs ecosystems. Environmental Ed-venture camps will take place there on July 7 &endash; 12 and July 23 &endash; 26. .
4-H Camp Ocala offers a 4-H Sport Fishing Program designed to teach youth life skills through fun, non-competitive activities based on sport fishing. Participants involved in several different tracks, including: angling skills, aquatic ecology, angling ethics and tackle crafting. As with all camp programs, activities such as swimming, canoeing and other traditional camp programs will be offered.
Also offered at Camp Ocala is the Shooting Sports camp. This week is devoted to the skills and safety of the shooting sports. Tracks will involve the use of air rifles, air pistols, shotguns and archery. Participants will receive hunter safety certification. Additional activities in natural resources will also be presented during this action packed week. Camp sessions will also include swimming, canoeing and other recreational activities.
4-H Youth Development Program - contact: Bryant L. Diersing - Monroe County Cooperative Extension Service - 4-H Youth Development Program Damaron Building, 99198 O'Seas Highway, Suite 11A, Key Largo, FL 33037 , Tel: (305) 853-7385 or (305) 292-4501 Lower Keys , Email: bdiersing@mail.ifas.ufl.edu or 1100 Simonton Street, Key West 292-4501, email kgcoldicott@ifas.ufl.edu
The 4-H program provides a unique hands-on learning system for local youth that instills important life skills in leadership, citizenship and development of self esteem. Monroe County 4-H provides opportunities for youth to participate in county, regional, state, and national events. The strength of 4-H is derived from the adult 4-H Leader volunteers that assist with classroom and after school projects.
4-H Clubs - School clubs meet monthly for 30 minutes to one hour during the school year. Community clubs, special interest groups and after school programs meet for an hour or two after school, in the evening or on a Saturday. Some clubs meet once a week, others once or twice a month. It is important to have a regular meeting time; one that members and their families can remember.
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