Summer Adventures 2011 Summer Adventures 2011 On the Hudson River at Beczak Environmental Education Center
July Sessions ONLY Session 1: July Session 1: July – 12 year olds 10:00 am – 3:00 pm $350 Session 2: July – 9 year olds 10:00 am – 3:00 pm $350 Session 3: July – 6 year olds 10:00 am – 2:00 pm $250
Session 1: Highlights (ages 10-12) Kayaking! Kayaking! Hiking the Palisades, Alpine NJ! Hiking the Palisades, Alpine NJ! Seining! Seining! Wilderness Survival Wilderness Survival Fishing in Long Island Sound aboard the Island Current II. Fishing in Long Island Sound aboard the Island Current II.
Kayaking Kayaking led by members of the Kayaking led by members of the Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club.
Hiking the Palisades
“Catch of the Day” Seining Put on waders, get in the water, & explore Hudson River fish! Put on waders, get in the water, & explore Hudson River fish!
Wilderness Survival How to build a campfire How to build a campfire Outdoor shelter building Outdoor shelter building Wilderness survival skills Wilderness survival skills
Island Current II Fishing aboard the Island Current II in Long Island Sound with Captain Chris Cullen!
Session 2: Highlights (ages 7-9) Live Animal Presentations Live Animal Presentations Explore Piermont Marsh at low tide Explore Piermont Marsh at low tide “Catch of the Day” Seining “Catch of the Day” Seining The Science Barge The Science Barge Birds of Prey Birds of Prey
Animal Presentations Touch and explore live animals! Touch and explore live animals!
Piermont Marsh Discover crabs, eels, and more beneath the marsh muck at low tide! Discover crabs, eels, and more beneath the marsh muck at low tide!
The Science Barge
Birds of Prey Eagles, hawks, and more! Eagles, hawks, and more!
Session 3: Highlights (ages 5-6) Fish Tales Fish Tales Nature Crafts & artwork Nature Crafts & artwork Live animal presentations Live animal presentations “Catch of the Day” Seining “Catch of the Day” Seining Sid the Science Kid Sid the Science Kid Distance Learning with Video Conferencing Distance Learning with Video Conferencing
Fish Tales Discovering Nature through Books and Beczak’s Backyard Discovering Nature through Books and Beczak’s Backyard Featuring books by Eric Carle and Featuring books by Eric Carle and Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss.
Nature Crafts Coloring Animals Coloring Animals Painting Painting Beach scavenger hunts Beach scavenger hunts
River Games & Puzzles
Sid the Science Kid! Investigate and explore the natural world just like “Sid the Science Kid”. Investigate and explore the natural world just like “Sid the Science Kid”. Make observations and record them in science journals. Make observations and record them in science journals.
Feedback from the parents “He came home with a smile on his face everyday” “He came home with a smile on his face everyday” “Thanks for a fun week- the kids learned so much and they had a wonderful time. What a great program!” “Thanks for a fun week- the kids learned so much and they had a wonderful time. What a great program!” “Once again you provided a great experience for the children” “Once again you provided a great experience for the children”
Meet the Educators Roisin Grzegorzewski, Vicky Garufi, & Jason Muller Roisin Grzegorzewski, Vicky Garufi, & Jason Muller
High School & College Interns They serve as educator assistants and as big buddies to the participants. They serve as educator assistants and as big buddies to the participants. Supervise and reinforce the safety for all children. Supervise and reinforce the safety for all children. Help with parent sign in and out. Help with parent sign in and out.
Registration Information Contact Vicky Garufi, Director of Education Contact Vicky Garufi, Director of Education (914) ext 12 (914) ext 12 Scholarship funding available (must apply and receive approval- competitive) Scholarship funding available (must apply and receive approval- competitive)
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