Reservations Required: Call (772) 589-5050 or email Reservations@DiscoverELC.org
Canoe Excursion
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013 · Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join our experienced Canoe Guides while you paddle a canoe on the Indian River Lagoon. We'll be exploring "off the beaten path" canoe trails. Water birds and mangrove tree crabs abound. Perhaps we'll even spot a dolphin or manatee. Canoe rental & gear included in fee. This is a group tour. You will be paddling a canoe. The fee includes canoe rental and gear. Call (772) 589-5050 or email
Reservations@DiscoverELC.org to make a reservation. $15/adult $7/child ($3 discount for ELC members - consider becoming a member of the ELC to benefit from the discount.)
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Stop by our Entry Pavilion anytime between 10a - 12p. A trained Master Gardener will answer your gardening questions. This FREE service is provided by the Indian River County Cooperative Extension Service.
Plant Clinics are held the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month except during the summer.
Cost: Free, no reservations required
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, May 26, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, June 9, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Summer Ecology Adventures - 4th & 5th Graders
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
WEEK ON THE WATER - a NEW adventure this year.
5 days, Full days.
Session A: June 10 - 14
8:30am - 5:00pm
$200/Student ($10 discount for ELC Members)
To Register, call (772) 589-5050
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Five full days for the action oriented and inquisitive student.
Day 1: We’ll explore the ELC’s freshwater pond and the Indian River lagoon for animal specimens by dip netting, seine netting and benthic tools.
After lunch we’ll create oyster mats for an important habitat restoration project in the Indian River Lagoon.
Afterwards team building games on ELC’s campus and learning the basics of geocaching by using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.
Day 2: We’ll board the bus to travel to the North County Aquatics Center for water safety.
In the afternoon we will head by bus to Vero Bowl to spend a couple of hours cooling off and having fun.
Day 3: A cruise on ELC’s 30 foot Coast Guard certified pontoon boat with a stop to go seine netting on some of the best seagrass flats around. While off of the boat, we will also explore one of the many islands in the lagoon.
Day 4: Spend the morning at local beach learning about our local treasures. Then take the bus to visit to the Barrier Island Sanctuary in Brevard County.
Then back to the ELC for movies, popcorn and games!
Day 5: Start with a scavenger hunt canoe excursion, then learn the impacts of stormwater runoff. The latter part of the day will be spent participating in field games, such as bocce, horseshoes, and races.
An ice cream social finale with family at 4:30pm.
Fee includes bus, canoe and pontoon boat excursions,
seine net equipment, benthic equipment, water safety class fee, bowling and bowling shoe fee, ice cream social.
Program led by ELC Naturalist and two volunteer camp counselors.
This camp is energy intensive; please pack a substantial lunch and an extra snack. Water and snack provided.
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Summer Ecology Adventures - 6th & 7th Graders
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
WEEK ON THE WATER - a NEW program this year.
5 days, full days.
Session A: June 10 - 14
8:30am - 5:00pm
$200/student ($10 discount for ELC Members)
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Five full days for the action oriented and inquisitive student.
Day 1: We’ll board the bus to travel to the North County Aquatics Center for water safety and snorkeling practice. After returning to the ELC we’ll create oyster mats for an important habitat restoration project in the Indian River Lagoon.
Afterwards team building games on ELC’s campus and learning the basics of geocaching by using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.
Day 2: A cruise on ELC’s 30 foot Coast Guard certified pontoon boat with a stop to go seine netting on some of the best seagrass flats around. While off of the boat, we will also explore one of the many islands in the lagoon. Once back on land we will head by bus to Vero Bowl to spend a couple of hours cooling off and having fun.
Day 3: Start with a scavenger hunt canoe excursion. The afternoon will involve ethical fishing activities.
Day 4: Spend the morning at local beach learning about our local treasures. Then take the bus to visit to the Barrier Island Sanctuary in Brevard County.
Then back to the ELC for movies, popcorn and nature themed games!
Day 5: Kayak the Indian River Lagoon in the morning. After lunch learn the impacts of stormwater runoff. The latter part of the day will be spent participating in field games, such as bocce, horseshoes, and races.
An ice cream social finale with family at 4:30pm.
Fee includes bus, canoe, kayak and pontoon boat excursions, snorkel gear, seine net equipment, water safety class fee, bowling and bowling shoe fee, ice cream social.
Program led by ELC Education Director and two volunteer camp counselors.
This camp is energy intensive; please pack a substantial lunch and an extra snack. Water and snack provided.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for Pre-K & Kindergarten
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LITTLE WONDERS
A 4 day program for children ENTERING Pre-K and Kindergarten
(must be at least 4 years old)
Choose from:
Session A: June 10-13 or
Session B: June 17-20 or
Session C: June 24-27 or
Session E: July 8-11 or
Hours: 8:30am – 12noon
$60/child ~ $55/ELC member
To Register, Call (772) 589-5050
This is where the magic begins!
Our environmental educator introduces campers to nature, outdoors on our campus and indoors in our classroom.
Day 1 – Nature: We’ll learn what might be in our backyards through books, scavenger hunts and a puppet show. We’ll explore campus along with Imagination Station and make a nature bracelet to take home.
Day 2 - Pond: We’ll dip net in our pond, design a turtle and create fish prints using rubber models. Time in our Discovery Station and at our Touch Tank, too.
Day 3 - Treasures: We’ll learn about natural treasures such as those found on local beaches. We’ll learn why this area is called the Treasure Coast and make a treasure chest to take home.
Day 4 - Insects: We’ll go on an insect scavenger hunt, create an insect to take home, and decorate a framed group photo.
Snack and drink provided each day. Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for 1st Graders
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
YOUNG EXPLORERS
A 4 day program for children ENTERING 1st grade
Choose from:
Session A: June 10-13 or
Session B: June 17-20
Hours: 8:30am – 12noon
$60/child ~ $55/ELC member
To Register, call (772) 589-5050
Every day we’ll address a different theme.
Day 1 - Habitats: An exploration of ELC’s island campus is ideal for understanding healthy habitats. We create a habitat box and visit our Touch Tank.
Day 2 - Ants and Antlions: We’ll study both and go on an “unnatural” nature hike on campus.
Day 3 - Pond: We’ll dip net in our pond and create fish prints using rubber models.
Day 4 - Plants and pollinators: An exploration on campus targets pollinators and parts of plants including a nature scavenger hunt.
Snack and drink provided each day. Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, June 16, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for Pre-K & Kindergarten
Date: Monday, June 17, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LITTLE WONDERS
A 4 day program for children ENTERING Pre-K and Kindergarten
(must be at least 4 years old)
Choose from:
Session A: June 10-13 or
Session B: June 17-20 or
Session C: June 24-27 or
Session E: July 8-11 or
Hours: 8:30am – 12noon
$60/child ~ $55/ELC member
To Register, Call (772) 589-5050
This is where the magic begins!
Our environmental educator introduces campers to nature, outdoors on our campus and indoors in our classroom.
Day 1 – Nature: We’ll learn what might be in our backyards through books, scavenger hunts and a puppet show. We’ll explore campus along with Imagination Station and make a nature bracelet to take home.
Day 2 - Pond: We’ll dip net in our pond, design a turtle and create fish prints using rubber models. Time in our Discovery Station and at our Touch Tank, too.
Day 3 - Treasures: We’ll learn about natural treasures such as those found on local beaches. We’ll learn why this area is called the Treasure Coast and make a treasure chest to take home.
Day 4 - Insects: We’ll go on an insect scavenger hunt, create an insect to take home, and decorate a framed group photo.
Snack and drink provided each day. Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for 1st Graders
Date: Monday, June 17, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
YOUNG EXPLORERS
A 4 day program for children ENTERING 1st grade
Choose from:
Session A: June 10-13 or
Session B: June 17-20
Hours: 8:30am – 12noon
$60/child ~ $55/ELC member
To Register, call (772) 589-5050
Every day we’ll address a different theme.
Day 1 - Habitats: An exploration of ELC’s island campus is ideal for understanding healthy habitats. We create a habitat box and visit our Touch Tank.
Day 2 - Ants and Antlions: We’ll study both and go on an “unnatural” nature hike on campus.
Day 3 - Pond: We’ll dip net in our pond and create fish prints using rubber models.
Day 4 - Plants and pollinators: An exploration on campus targets pollinators and parts of plants including a nature scavenger hunt.
Snack and drink provided each day. Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for 8th - 12th Graders
Date: Sunday, June 23, 2013 · Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
WILD WATERS: For students ENTERING 8th
through 12th grade
Session C: Sunday June 23 (drop off at noon) – Thursday June 27 (pick up noon)
Fee: $395/child ~ $385/ELC member
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
To Register, call (772) 589-5050
It’s all about water when we spend 5 days and 4 nights discovering our local wild waters.
Day 1 Prompt drop off at noon. We launch kayaks from Wabasso Causeway to paddle into our nation’s very first National Wildlife Refuge. A stop on Paul’s Island for exploration and water play, then on to Pelican Island. At our first base camp (a private spoil island) it’s all hands on deck for base camp set up, homemade dinner, night time paddle, and a wild, manhunt!
Day 2 We’ll give the lagoon a hand by working with FL Department of Environmental Protection on an island restoration project.
Take a swim to cool off, and then catch up with sea turtle biologists.
Dinner by campfire with s’mores for dessert.
Day 3 We paddle up the St. Sebastian River to Donald MacDonald campground, our new base camp. Then a passenger van drives us to the Barrier Island Center for a turtle walk. The bioluminescence is usually spectacular.
Day 4 Today we head by van down to Stuart to spend most of the day snorkeling at Bath Tub Beach. Then we’ll visit the FL Oceanographic Coastal Center to feed sting rays and check out popular game fish up close.
Upon our return to camp, we’ll have pizza at Sharky’s Restaurant in Ft. Pierce.
Day 5 Ends our camp with a short morning paddle on the South Prong of the St Sebastian River. Prompt pick up at noon.
Fee includes all gear (except bedding) – kayak, tent, cast net, seine net, mask, snorkel. Plus ground transportation, entrance fees to FL Oceanographic, campground and turtle walk fees. Also all meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Meals are fresh, well balanced, cooked directly at camp site with plenty of fruits, veggies, grains and proteins. We use local and organic where possible.
Program led by ELC Education Director and an adult chaperone.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, June 23, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for Pre-K & Kindergarten
Date: Monday, June 24, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LITTLE WONDERS
A 4 day program for children ENTERING Pre-K and Kindergarten
(must be at least 4 years old)
Choose from:
Session A: June 10-13 or
Session B: June 17-20 or
Session C: June 24-27 or
Session E: July 8-11 or
Hours: 8:30am – 12noon
$60/child ~ $55/ELC member
To Register, Call (772) 589-5050
This is where the magic begins!
Our environmental educator introduces campers to nature, outdoors on our campus and indoors in our classroom.
Day 1 – Nature: We’ll learn what might be in our backyards through books, scavenger hunts and a puppet show. We’ll explore campus along with Imagination Station and make a nature bracelet to take home.
Day 2 - Pond: We’ll dip net in our pond, design a turtle and create fish prints using rubber models. Time in our Discovery Station and at our Touch Tank, too.
Day 3 - Treasures: We’ll learn about natural treasures such as those found on local beaches. We’ll learn why this area is called the Treasure Coast and make a treasure chest to take home.
Day 4 - Insects: We’ll go on an insect scavenger hunt, create an insect to take home, and decorate a framed group photo.
Snack and drink provided each day. Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for 2nd & 3rd Graders
Date: Monday, June 24, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
OUR LIVING WORLD
A 4 day program for children ENTERING 2nd and 3rd grade
Choose from:
Session C: June 24-27 or
Session E: July 8-11 or
Session F: July 15-18 or
Hours: 8:30am – 12noon
$60/child ~ $55/ELC member
To Register, call (772) 589-5050
Campers spend most of their day outdoors on ELC’s campus.
Day 1 - Connections: Play the web of life game. Everything is connected, but what happens if parts disappear? Create a paper mache fish.
Day 2 – Litter bugs and worms: What’s it like to live with litter around? We’ll become environmental stewards and recycle in a timed race. Go on an insect hunt. Discover why worms are so beneficial.
Day 3 - Seining: Today’s study is about the Indian River Lagoon so we’ll go seine netting and identify animals collected from the water.
Day 4 - Animal Day: What animals live at the ELC? How do we find where an animal lives and roams? Look for and identify tracks and scat. We’ll also dip net in our freshwater pond.
Snack and drink provided each day. Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for 4th & 5th Graders
Date: Monday, June 24, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
ISLAND ADVENTURE
A 3 day program for students ENTERING 4th and 5th grade
Choose from:
Session C: June 24- 26 or
Session D: July 1-3 or
Session E: July 10-12
Hours: 8:30am – 4pm
$110/child ~ $100/ELC member
To Register, call (772) 589-5050
This 3 day adventure explorers many islands!
Day 1: Camp starts with a morning at the North County Aquatics Center taking a water safety class. Then by bus we return to ELC for a team building scavenger hunt, followed by a visit to the McLarty Treasure Museum on A-1-A.
Day 2: Starts with a 2 hour scavenger hunt canoe excursion, then a hike to learn the basics of geocaching by using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices. By bus we go to the beach for a 2 hour exploration and a visit to the Barrier Island Sanctuary in Brevard County.
Day 3: It’s an entire day on ELC’s 30 foot Coast Guard certified pontoon boat into Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge with a stop to plant mangrove trees. While off of the boat, we will also explore one of the many islands in the lagoon. We finish with water play at the Sebastian Inlet State.
Fee includes bus, canoe and pontoon boat excursions, seine net equipment, GPS use, and water safety class fee.
This camp is energy intensive; please pack a substantial lunch and an extra snack. Water and snack provided.
Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, June 29, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, June 30, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for 4th & 5th Graders
Date: Monday, July 1, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
ISLAND ADVENTURE
A 3 day program for students ENTERING 4th and 5th grade
Choose from:
Session C: June 24- 26 or
Session D: July 1-3 or
Session E: July 10-12
Hours: 8:30am – 4pm
$110/child ~ $100/ELC member
To Register, call (772) 589-5050
This 3 day adventure explorers many islands!
Day 1: Camp starts with a morning at the North County Aquatics Center taking a water safety class. Then by bus we return to ELC for a team building scavenger hunt, followed by a visit to the McLarty Treasure Museum on A-1-A.
Day 2: Starts with a 2 hour scavenger hunt canoe excursion, then a hike to learn the basics of geocaching by using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices. By bus we go to the beach for a 2 hour exploration and a visit to the Barrier Island Sanctuary in Brevard County.
Day 3: It’s an entire day on ELC’s 30 foot Coast Guard certified pontoon boat into Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge with a stop to plant mangrove trees. While off of the boat, we will also explore one of the many islands in the lagoon. We finish with water play at the Sebastian Inlet State.
Fee includes bus, canoe and pontoon boat excursions, seine net equipment, GPS use, and water safety class fee.
This camp is energy intensive; please pack a substantial lunch and an extra snack. Water and snack provided.
Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, July 7, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for Pre-K & Kindergarten
Date: Monday, July 8, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LITTLE WONDERS
A 4 day program for children ENTERING Pre-K and Kindergarten
(must be at least 4 years old)
Choose from:
Session A: June 10-13 or
Session B: June 17-20 or
Session C: June 24-27 or
Session E: July 8-11 or
Hours: 8:30am – 12noon
$60/child ~ $55/ELC member
To Register, Call (772) 589-5050
This is where the magic begins!
Our environmental educator introduces campers to nature, outdoors on our campus and indoors in our classroom.
Day 1 – Nature: We’ll learn what might be in our backyards through books, scavenger hunts and a puppet show. We’ll explore campus along with Imagination Station and make a nature bracelet to take home.
Day 2 - Pond: We’ll dip net in our pond, design a turtle and create fish prints using rubber models. Time in our Discovery Station and at our Touch Tank, too.
Day 3 - Treasures: We’ll learn about natural treasures such as those found on local beaches. We’ll learn why this area is called the Treasure Coast and make a treasure chest to take home.
Day 4 - Insects: We’ll go on an insect scavenger hunt, create an insect to take home, and decorate a framed group photo.
Snack and drink provided each day. Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for 2nd & 3rd Graders
Date: Monday, July 8, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
OUR LIVING WORLD
A 4 day program for children ENTERING 2nd and 3rd grade
Choose from:
Session C: June 24-27 or
Session E: July 8-11 or
Session F: July 15-18 or
Hours: 8:30am – 12noon
$60/child ~ $55/ELC member
To Register, call (772) 589-5050
Campers spend most of their day outdoors on ELC’s campus.
Day 1 - Connections: Play the web of life game. Everything is connected, but what happens if parts disappear? Create a paper mache fish.
Day 2 – Litter bugs and worms: What’s it like to live with litter around? We’ll become environmental stewards and recycle in a timed race. Go on an insect hunt. Discover why worms are so beneficial.
Day 3 - Seining: Today’s study is about the Indian River Lagoon so we’ll go seine netting and identify animals collected from the water.
Day 4 - Animal Day: What animals live at the ELC? How do we find where an animal lives and roams? Look for and identify tracks and scat. We’ll also dip net in our freshwater pond.
Snack and drink provided each day. Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for 4th & 5th Graders
Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
ISLAND ADVENTURE
A 3 day program for students ENTERING 4th and 5th grade
Choose from:
Session C: June 24- 26 or
Session D: July 1-3 or
Session E: July 10-12
Hours: 8:30am – 4pm
$110/child ~ $100/ELC member
To Register, call (772) 589-5050
This 3 day adventure explorers many islands!
Day 1: Camp starts with a morning at the North County Aquatics Center taking a water safety class. Then by bus we return to ELC for a team building scavenger hunt, followed by a visit to the McLarty Treasure Museum on A-1-A.
Day 2: Starts with a 2 hour scavenger hunt canoe excursion, then a hike to learn the basics of geocaching by using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices. By bus we go to the beach for a 2 hour exploration and a visit to the Barrier Island Sanctuary in Brevard County.
Day 3: It’s an entire day on ELC’s 30 foot Coast Guard certified pontoon boat into Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge with a stop to plant mangrove trees. While off of the boat, we will also explore one of the many islands in the lagoon. We finish with water play at the Sebastian Inlet State.
Fee includes bus, canoe and pontoon boat excursions, seine net equipment, GPS use, and water safety class fee.
This camp is energy intensive; please pack a substantial lunch and an extra snack. Water and snack provided.
Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, July 14, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for 2nd & 3rd Graders
Date: Monday, July 15, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
OUR LIVING WORLD
A 4 day program for children ENTERING 2nd and 3rd grade
Choose from:
Session C: June 24-27 or
Session E: July 8-11 or
Session F: July 15-18 or
Hours: 8:30am – 12noon
$60/child ~ $55/ELC member
To Register, call (772) 589-5050
Campers spend most of their day outdoors on ELC’s campus.
Day 1 - Connections: Play the web of life game. Everything is connected, but what happens if parts disappear? Create a paper mache fish.
Day 2 – Litter bugs and worms: What’s it like to live with litter around? We’ll become environmental stewards and recycle in a timed race. Go on an insect hunt. Discover why worms are so beneficial.
Day 3 - Seining: Today’s study is about the Indian River Lagoon so we’ll go seine netting and identify animals collected from the water.
Day 4 - Animal Day: What animals live at the ELC? How do we find where an animal lives and roams? Look for and identify tracks and scat. We’ll also dip net in our freshwater pond.
Snack and drink provided each day. Program led by ELC Naturalist (environmental educator) and two volunteer camp counselors.
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Summer Ecology Adventures for 6th & 7th Graders
Date: Monday, July 15, 2013 · Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
MARINE SAFARI
A 3 day program for students ENTERING 6th and 7th grade
Session F: July 15-17
Hours: 8:30am – 4pm
Fee: $120/child ~ $110/ELC member
To register, call (772) 589-5050
Three days for the action oriented student.
Day 1: Team building games on ELC’s campus, and then we’ll board the bus to travel to the North County Aquatics Center for water safety and snorkeling practice. Next up, a cruise on ELC’s 30 foot Coast Guard certified pontoon boat with a stop to go seine netting on some of the best seagrass flats around. While off of the boat, we will also explore one of the many islands in the lagoon. We finish with water play at the Sebastian Inlet State.
Day 2: More challenging team building games and a visit to the Discovery Station including a private Touch Tank encounter. Next, a canoe scavenger hunt, then on the bus we go to head to the beach and a tour of the Barrier Island Center in Brevard County.
Day 3: Today we head by bus to Stuart where we spend most of the day snorkeling at Bath Tub Beach. Then we’ll visit the FL Oceanographic Coastal Center to feed sting rays and check out popular game fish up close.
Fee includes bus, canoe and pontoon boat excursions, snorkel gear, seine net equipment, water safety class fee, and admission to FL Oceanographic.
Program led by ELC Education Director and two volunteer camp counselors.
This camp is energy intensive; please pack a substantial lunch and an extra snack. Water and snack provided.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, July 21, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, July 28, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, August 4, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, August 11, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, August 18, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, August 25, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, September 1, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, September 8, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013 · Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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Touch Tank Encounter
Date: Sunday, September 29, 2013 · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A true hands-on experience with the critters occupying our 145 gallon Touch Tank in the Discovery Station. Occupants might be hermit, horseshoe, and spider crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle star, and/or sea urchins. Gently and safely interact with the small animals in the tank. Volunteers are on hand to describe the animals and show you how best to touch them. What an experience!
No Reservations Necessary and it's Free WITH Admission.
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