Agenda- Friday, August 26, 2011

Hi Everyone!

What a fantastic day! We really enjoyed snorkelling with all our enthusiatic campers. :) Tomorrow is our last day, and we will be sad to say goodbye, but we've got a whole lot more in store before then! Take a look:

Indian Point Young Naturalist Club Camp 4: August 22nd- 26th, 2011
Friday, August 26th, 2011

9:00am-9:30am: Arrival and Sea Smoothie Making
Campers arrive and choose their sea-smoothie for the day.

9:30am-10:30am : T-shirt Decorating/Big Dock Walk
Half of campers work on t-shirts with Arielle and Mandai while the other half go on the Big Dock Walk with Scott and Mikaela. Then the groups switch.

10:30am-10:45am: Snack
Campers eat at B.I.O.

10:45am-12:00pm: Snorkelling from Long Beach/ Fishing from Big Dock
Campers can choose to go snorkelling or fishing.

12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch and Bug Bistro
Campers return to the cottage for lunch and a special delicacy.

1:00pm-2:00pm: Croquet
Campers play croquet on the cottage lawn.

2:00pm-2:45pm: Slip-n-Slide/ Water Gun Fight
Campers can enjoy a water battle and some sudsy fun on the cottage lawn.

2:45pm-3:00pm: Return to Cottage and Pick-Up
Campers return to cottage and eat Sea Smoothie Pops. Campers not registered in the after-camp program are picked up.

3:00pm-5:00pm After Camp Program Campers registered in the after camp program return to B.I.O. for various activites.


Also, we'd like to remind campers and their parents that we will be holding an end of camp tubing party after the camp is over at 5:00pm tomorrow. Please see the previous post for details.

Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-The IPYNC Staff

Agenda- Thursday, August 25, 2011

Hi everyone!

Today was a great day and tomorrow is going to be great too. :) We are going on our snorkelling adventure tomorrow, so if you have fins, masks, snorkels, and wet suits at home, please bring them with you tomorrow. Check out our video on safe snorkelling (posted earlier this week) if you are a beginner at snorkelling.

*Another important message: On Friday, after the camp is finished, we would like to invite any campers (and their parents!) who would like to go tubing to join us at B.I.O. :) We must stress that this activity is NOT a part of the camp, nor is it mandatory. It`s just an invitation from us to all our young friends to have some fun on the water.

Ok, so here`s the agenda!

Indian Point Young Naturalist Club Camp 4: August 22nd- 26th, 2011
Thursday, August 25th, 2011 (Sunny)

9:00am-9:30am: Arrival and Sea Smoothie Making
Campers arrive, put away lunches, and choose their sea-smoothie for the day. Camera goes to Alex.

9:30am-10:00am: Telescopes
Campers paint their own telescopes.

10:00am-10:30am : Nature Journals
Campers reflect on what they have done and seen this week.

10:30am-10:45am: Snack
Campers eat at B.I.O.

10:45am-12:00pm: Snorkelling Adventure
Campers snorkel from the Big Dock. They will need fins, wet suits, masks, and snorkels.

12:00pm-12:30pm : Lunch
Campers eat at the cottage.

12:30pm-2:30pm: Micou’s Island
Go Fly a Kite! Campers walk to Micou’s Island. Campers get a chance to fly their kites on the beach.

2:30pm-3:00pm: Return to Cottage and Pick-Up
Campers return to cottage and eat Sea Smoothie Pops. Campers not registered in the after-camp program are picked up.

3:00pm-5:00pm: After Camp Program
Campers registered in the after camp program return to B.I.O. for various activities.


Sorry about the formatting- we still haven`t figured out our problem.
See you all tomorrow!

Peace, Love, and Jellies
-The IPYNC Staff

Agenda- Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Hello everyone!

Tomorrow is our very exciting kayak trip, so we hope all you campers are ready to have some fun. :) Here's a look at the agenda (apologies for the formatting; we're having technical difficulties):

Indian Point Young Naturalist Club Camp 4: August 22nd- 26th, 2011
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 (Sunny)

9:00am-9:15am- Arrival and Sea Smoothie Making and GPS Orientation:
Campers arrive, put away lunches, and choose their sea-smoothie for the day.
As the campers arrive, the GPS’s are explained to each person. Camera goes to Jake.

9:15am-9:45am- Meet the Shark Experts:
Our shark experts, Jarrett, Brendal and Aurelie, introduce campers to the problems facing sharks in today’s oceans.

9:45am-10:45am- Sea Sun Kayaking Field Trip!
Campers head to the beach and prepare for kayaking trip. They are outfitted with equipment and given a lesson and a safety briefing. Campers are welcome to bring masks, snorkels, and fins on this trip. They must also be sure to bring their snacks.

10:45am-11:15am- Paddle to Clam Island:
Campers travel to Clam Island in a group.

11:15am-12:15pm- Snack and Scavenger Hunt on Clam Island:
Campers eat their snacks and the granola bars provided by Sea Sun Kayaks. Campers use their GPS devices to discover data points and mystery locations on the island.

12:15pm-12:45pm- Paddle back to B.I.O:
Campers return to camp.

12:45pm-1:00pm- Goodbye to Sea Sun Kayaks:
Campers get out of boats and return equipment.

1:00pm-1:30pm- Lunch:
Campers eat lunch at the cottage. Camera goes to Sophie.

1:30pm-2:00pm- Nature Journaling:
Campers work on their nature journals at B.I.O.

2:00pm-2:45pm- Mini Snorkelling Trip at B.I.O:
Campers try out their gear before the big snorkelling trip.

2:45pm-3:00pm Return to Cottage and Pick-Up :
Campers return to cottage and eat Sea Smoothie Pops. Campers not registered in the after-camp program are picked up.

3:00pm-5:00pm- After Camp Program:
Campers registered in the after-camp program return to B.I.O. for various activities.


Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-The IPYNC Staff

Safe Snorkelling Guide


Hi there everyone!

Since we will be snorkelling later this week, we thought it would be a good idea to share this video on how to snorkel safely and successfully.  we would appreciate it if parents and campers of the August 22- 26 camp could take a look.



Peace, love, and Jellies!
-The IPYNC Staff

Agenda- Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Hey everyone!

Here's a look at tomorrow's agenda:

Indian Point Young Naturalist Club Camp 4: August 22nd- 26th, 2011

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

 Sunny
Time
Activity Name
Activity Description
9:00am-9:30am
Arrival and Sea Smoothie Making
Campers arrive, put away lunches, and choose their sea-smoothie for the day. Camera goes to Luke.
9:30am-10:00am
Scott’s Superb Snorkelling Slide Show
Scott presents a slide show to the campers.
10:00am-10:45am
Kites- Decoration/ Fishing
Half of the campers decorate their kite projects while the other half go fishing at the Big Dock with Scott and Mikaela.  Then the groups switch.
10:45am-11:00am
Snack
Campers eat at B.I.O.
11:00am-11:30am
Beachcombing at B.I.O.
Campers look for something neat to learn about and sketch in their nature journals.
11:30am-12:00pm
Nature Journaling
Campers work on their nature journals at B.I.O.
12:00pm-12:30pm
Lunch
Campers eat at the cottage. Camera goes to Sam.
12:30-1:15pm
Sharkwater viewing
Campers finish watching the movie and discuss the plight of sharks in the modern world.
1:15pm-2:15pm
Croquet
Campers play on the cottage lawn.
2:15pm-2:50pm
Beach time at the long beach
Campers get a chance to swim, explore, and play on the beach.
2:50pm-3:00pm
Pick up
Campers not registered in the after camp program are picked up.
3:00pm-5:00pm
After Camp Program
Campers hang out and watch The Karate Kid
























See you all tomorrow!

Peace, Love, and Jellies :)
-The IPYNC Staff

Agenda- Monday, August 22. 2011

Hello everyone,
We are all so excited for our last camp of the year, which will also be our first camp exclusively for older young naturalists.  :)  Here is a look at our plan for tomorrow.  We look forward to meeting all our new campers.
Indian Point Young Naturalist Club Camp 4: August 22nd- 26th, 2011

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Rain
Time
Activity Name
Activity Description
9:00am-9:30am
Arrival, Registration, and Sea Smoothie Making
Campers arrive, register, put away lunches, and choose their sea-smoothie for the day.
9:30am-10:00am
Orientation
Campers are introduced to the rules and safety measures of the camp, and head down to B.I.O. for a tour. Underwater camera is explained and given to Kyra.
10:00am-10:45am
Kites- Base Coat/ Fishing
Half of the campers paint the base coats on their kite projects while the other half go fishing at the Big Dock with Scott and Mikaela.  Campers who finish their kites early can prepare their t-shirts for tie-dying.  Then the groups switch.
10:45am-11:00am
Snack
Campers eat at B.I.O.
11:00am-11:30am
T-shirt Prep/ Nature Journals
Campers who have not yet prepped their t-shirts for tie-dying will do so, and then join those who are finished for working on their nature journals.
11:30am-12:15pm
Lunch
Campers return to the cottage for lunch.  Camera goes to Mitchell.
12:15pm-1:45pm
Sharkwater viewing
Campers are given an introduction to sharks, followed by a viewing of the hit movie Sharkwater.
1:45pm-2:45pm
Clay animals
Campers return to B.I.O. to experiment with sculpture.
2:45pm-3:00pm
Return to Cottage and Pick-Up
Campers return to cottage and eat Sea Smoothie Pops.  Campers not registered in the after-camp program are picked up.
3:00pm-5:00pm
After Camp Program
Campers registered in the after camp program return to B.I.O. for various activities.























Thanks! See you all soon.
Peace, love, and Jellyfish
-The IPYNC Staff

Agenda- Friday. August 11, 2011

Hi there everyone!

We have nearly come to the end of another camp, and all of the staff will be sad to say goodbye to this week's group of campers tomorrow.  But we have a lot to do before then, so take a look!

Indian Point Young Naturalist Club Camp 3: August 8th- 12th, 2011

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Mix of sun and cloud, 30% chance of showersÛ
Time
Activity Name
Activity Description
9:00am-9:30am
Arrival and Sea Smoothie Making
Campers arrive and choose their sea-smoothie for the day with Arielle and Mikaela, put their lunches away, and head inside to check on the critters.  Camera goes to Kate.
9:30am-10:00am
Ocean Frames (Step 2)/ Big Dock Walk
Half of Campers paint the ocean frames with the help of Arielle and Mandai while the other group walks to the Big Dock with Scott and Mikaela, then they switch.
10:00am-10:15am
Snack
Campers eat at the cottage.
10:15am-11:00am
Bug Bistro
Campers enjoy an unusual but delicious delicacy. J
11:00am-11:30pm

Nature Journals
Campers return to B.I.O. to work on their nature journals.
11:30pm-12:00pm

Big Dock Walk #2
Campers return to the Big Dock to check the traps one last time.
12:00pm-12:30pm
Lunch
Campers eat at the cottage.
12:00pm-2:30pm
Nature Hike
Campers enjoy nature in a beautiful new setting.
3:00pm-3:15pm
Return to Cottage and Pick Up
Campers not registered in the After Camp Program are picked up with all their camp crafts and their t-shirts.
3:15pm-5:00pm
After Camp Program
Campers registered in the After Camp Program return to BIO for various activities.

























Apologies for the lateness of this post; we were experiencing some technical difficulties!

Peace, love, and jellies
-The IPYNC Staff