The 2018 Seastar Times

Hi everyone:

We are all super excited to announce that we have published the 15th edition of the camp newsletter, The Seastar Times today.  Here's a look at the fun we will be having for the summer of 2018

There are still have two spots left to fill for camps this summer.  Please contact us for details.

Thank you,
-I.P.Y.N.C Staff

Still Spots left in the 2018 Summer Camp!

Camp Collage from 2015

Hi Everyone:

We just lost two campers due to a family trip to Africa now planned this summer. With these two addition spot available, we now have 5 spots left in camps. Please contact us for enquires on our 15th  summer of camps.

- IPYNC Staff

Update: 5 spots still available for the 2018 Camps!

Sea in Camp 3 has been as warm as 24C - GREAT for swimming!

Hi everyone:

It was a busy March and the beginning of April registering a record breaking 70 campers into camps this summer. 

But wait, we still have room for campers!

There are 5 spots left in Camps this summer.  If you or you know someone who has kids that love being outdoors, exploring , making crafts, swimming and having fun with other kids, let them know about the opeings in camp 3 which, by the way, is traditionally the nicest part of the summer with the warmest temperatures and sunniest days, just sayin' :)

Please contact Scott at the I.P.Y.N.C for more details and if you have any questions.

Peace, love and swimming in The Bay,

- I.P.Y.N.C Staff

2018 Summer Camp Dates announced!

                   

                                                                                          August 2017 Camp 3 where the land meets the sea

Hi Everyone:

Shubie Sam, the ground hog, popped out of hibernation on February 2nd and didn’t see his shadow. This his means that Spring is right around the corner and another exciting Summer for the Indian Point Young Naturalist Club won’t be far behind!

We usually have about an 80% return rate from the previous summer and like to give these returning campers first choice in which camp to sign up for.  In late March we open up to new campers.

Here are the age groups and dates of the 2018 camps:

Camp 1 for 5-12 years of age will run from Monday July 9th to Friday July 13th, 2018

Camp 2 for 5-12 years of age will run from Monday July 23rd to Friday July 27th, 2018

Camp 3 for 5-12 years of age will run from Monday Aug. 6th to Friday Aug. 10th, 2018

Camp 4 for 12-15 years of age will run from Monday Aug. 20th to Friday Aug. 24th, 2018

We do keep a waiting list of budding young naturalists who have not attended camps before or perhaps they haven't in few years. Let us know the name(s) of your children who may like to attend, and I will put them on the waiting list to call in March.

Peace, Love and a early Spring

-IPYNC Staff

                                                                         

Great gift for the young Naturalist on your Christmas List!

Hi everyone:

Ashley Moffat* has been putting out award winning children’s albums about nature for 15 years.  She has just release a new album called Habitat containing a super fun collection of songs from syrup to salamanders.   

To listen to the album, please visit her website at   https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ashleymoffat .  

I am placing an order soon.  If you like, I can order one for you and you can pay me back when you come to my place to pick it up.

Peace, Love and Platypuses,

-I.P.Y.N.C Staff

*Full disclosure, Ashley is a good friend of mine 😊

Over 30, 000 views!

Hi Everyone:

Just discover that in 5 short years having a blog site that we have over 30, 000 views.

Peace, Love, the surfin' the web.

-IPYNC Staff

2017 Green Crab Project

Hi everyone:

All campers in this summer's "Big Kids" camp received permits to trap, collect data and destroy the invasive species, the green crab. Green crabs compete with native crabs and lobster for food and shelter, destroy shell fish and damage eelgrass beds, which are essential habitats for many species.

Campers in teams of four placed 8 traps in the St. Margaret's Bay, just off of the I.P.Y.N.C's Boathouse Institute of Oceanography ( BIO for short :).

In total, 155 green crabs were trapped over two days of camps.  This data has been submitted to Fisheries and Oceans Canada to aid in research.  To learn more about the invasive green crab, please visit http://www.inter.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Maritimes/AIS/European-Green-Crab .

Peace, Love and Permits,

- IPYNC Staff