Week-long camps June 2nd August 15th, 2014

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1 Week-long camps June 2nd August 15th, 2014 See Inside for information about K-10th Grade Summer Camps

2 It s that time of year again Clearwater Marine Aquarium s award-winning Summer with Winter Camp Program! Get your camper ready to have fun in the sun as they embark on their own coastal learning experience with our all NEW camp selections for Enjoy our half-day or full-day week-long camps featuring Winter and her rescued dolphin, river otter, and sea turtle friends! Our camp options feature snorkeling and even SCUBA diving in sea grass beds and sand flats, kayaking through local estuaries, meeting & greeting our rescued residents, and discovering fascinating marine creatures in their natural habitat. Your summer fun begins at Clearwater Marine Aquarium! 2014 Enrollment Dates Members Only: Online Registration begins Monday, January 13th, 2014 General Public: Online Registration begins Monday, January 20th, 2014 Registration available online only! No phone or reservations accepted. For the 2014 Summer with Winter Camp Program, Clearwater Marine Aquarium has created combination camps that infuse our popular snorkeling adventures with exciting off-site excursions and enriching classroom activities to provide campers with fun and engaging marine life learning! These new camp selections were designed with your camper s ideal educational experience in mind and are listed throughout this brochure. Grade Color Keys K

3 Graduates of Kindergarten 1st Grade K-1 Crawling Critters The perfect camp for your little snorkeler! Dive in to educational fun as campers learn about the crawling critters of our local estuary. Campers will work together to assemble a classroom touch tank and collect critters each day on their snorkeling excursions! Your camper will even learn what it takes to care for these animals by participating in feedings and by creating their own exhibit signs. This camp involves lots of outdoor activities and time on the water for hands-on learning! Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 1 (PM), Week 2 (AM), Week 3 (PM), Week 5 (AM), Week 8 (AM), Week 9 (PM), Week 11 (AM) FUR & FINS What sets mammals apart from other underwater animals? Find out as campers create toys for our resident otters, interact with our dolphins through their underwater windows, and learn all about their wild cousins as we embark on three snorkeling excursions. Compare whales and dolphins with river otters and sea otters, and learn the many similarities and differences. Campers will also enjoy a private Clearwater Marine Aquarium dolphin presentation, put on just for our summer camps! Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 1 (AM), Week 4 (AM), Week 7 (AM), Week 10 (AM) Scales & Slime Why do fish swim together in schools? How do sea turtles find their way? Explore these questions and more as we focus on the scaly and slimy Clearwater Marine Aquarium residents. Campers will participate in a fish feeding, learn the differences between sharks and other fish, and see where our sea turtles food is prepared each day. Campers will get splashed at our stingray tank and be transformed into sea turtles using real shells! Campers will enjoy three snorkeling trips combined with indoor educational activities for a full week of fun! Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 4 (PM), Week 6 (PM), Week 7 (PM), Week 10 (PM) Stories of the Sea Campers will learn about the myths and legends, from around the world, about the ocean and the sea creatures in it. We ll explore the sunken continent of Atlantis; learn about sea monsters, mermaids, and the Kraken; and learn how these mythical creatures relate to modern sea animals. We ll also learn about ocean Olympians as we discuss remarkable sea creatures and their incredible athletic skills. We ll play our own Olympic games inspired by the ocean and its inhabitants. Campers will also enjoy two days of snorkeling during this camp. Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 3 (AM), Week 6 (AM), Week 9 (AM) Ocean Art The ocean is full of colors, patterns, sounds, and different textures! We ll discover how sea creatures use color and different visual displays to survive. Learn about the sounds sea creatures make as they create their own music. Create artwork inspired by the ocean and its creatures. Campers enjoy two days of snorkeling in this camp to see the wonderful colors and patterns of nature. Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 2 (PM), Week 5 (PM), Week 8 (PM), Week 11 (PM) In a Snorkeling Camp? You will need to bring to camp each day: A Bathing Suit Water Shoes Mask Snorkel Towel Sunscreen

4 2-4 Graduates of 2nd 4th Grade All About Winter Have a Winter fan in the family? Come learn all about Clearwater Marine Aquarium s most famous resident and her amazing story of survival! Learn Winter s true story and interact with a rescued dolphin through their underwater windows, visit movie sets from Dolphin Tale as we check out Winter s Dolphin Tale Adventure, and build your own version of Winter s tail. Watch Clearwater Marine Aquarium s residents in action during a private dolphin presentation, just for our summer camps! Campers will enjoy two days of snorkeling combined with traveling fun and educational indoor activities. Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 1 (AM), Week 4 (AM), Week 7 (AM) Eco Engineers What does it mean to be green? Learn about sustainable energy, alternative energy sources, recycling, water conservation and ways to help the environment. Campers will become eco-engineers as they work in teams to build machines powered by alternative energy sources (solar, wind, and water). Campers also enjoy two days of snorkeling with this camp. Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 2 (AM), Week 4 (PM), Week 5 (AM), Week 6 (PM), Week 8 (PM) Full Day Traveling Camp Come along with Clearwater Marine Aquarium as we visit our neighboring animal facilities like Lowry Park Zoo, Florida Aquarium, and others! Campers will travel to Clearwater Marine Aquarium s second facility, Winter s Dolphin Tale Adventure, and trek through our Crystal Beach nature preserve, learning about Florida s many coastal ecosystems. This special camp lasts the entire day to fit in all the fun as campers explore the Tampa Bay region, so pack a lunch and get ready for adventure! Price: $375 members/$455 non-members Offered: Week 3 (AM & PM), Week 6 (AM & PM) Helping Hands Interested in saving marine life? Your camper will learn all about Clearwater Marine Aquarium s stranding team and their work through hands-on lessons. Participate in a mock dolphin stranding, learn how to handle an entangled seabird, and create your own stranding guide with real life-saving information. Go behind-the-scenes with our otters to learn how Clearwater Marine Aquarium cares for resident animals! Campers can even visit one of Clearwater Marine Aquarium s active sea turtle nests at night to learn about our Sea Turtle Nesting Patrol!* Campers will enjoy two days of snorkeling combined with traveling adventures, and indoor activities, to give campers a full experience of Clearwater Marine Aquarium s work! Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 8 (AM), Week 9 (AM), Week 10 (AM), Week 11 (AM) *subject to weather conditions and nest availability In a Snorkeling Camp? You will need to bring to camp each day: A Bathing Suit Water Shoes Mask Snorkel Towel Sunscreen

5 Graduates of 2nd 4th Grade (Continued) 2-4 Jaw-some Predators In this camp we ll explore marine food chains, predatorprey relationships and the fine balance of ecosystems, as we learn about the relationships and interdependency between predators and prey. We ll discover the challenges of being a predator and the risks of being prey. We ll learn all about the strategies hunters big and small use to find their food and explore some of the tricks prey species use to get away; all while playing fun educational interactive games. Campers also enjoy three days of snorkeling in this camp. Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 2 (PM), Week 3 (AM), Week 5 (AM), Week 6 (AM), Week 7 (PM), Week 11 (PM) Jr. Outdoor Adventure Jump onboard with Clearwater Marine Aquarium for an instructional introduction to kayaking! Campers will participate in two kayaking excursions, complete with beginner lessons for the first-time paddler! Then, enjoy three full days of snorkeling experiences as campers travel to different sea grass beds and sand flats aboard Clearwater Marine Aquarium s pontoon boats to explore Clearwater s estuary ecosystems. Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 2 (AM), Week 4 (AM), Week 8 (AM) Meet & Greet Want to learn more about Clearwater Marine Aquarium s rescued residents? Now s your chance to take a picture with a dolphin, create a toy for an otter, and so much more! Discover how our animals live and play each day by building enrichment devices in the classroom, and then sharing them with Clearwater Marine Aquarium s critters! Campers will learn about animal diets by visiting our food preparation facility and participating in a fish feeding! Your camper will even spend some time interacting with a Clearwater Marine Aquarium dolphin in a meet & greet session! This is one camp experience they re sure to remember forever! Interactions subject to change due to animal availability. Price: $249 members/$289 non-members Offered: Week 1 (AM), Week 2 (PM), Week 3 (PM), Week 4 (PM), Week 5 (AM), Week 6 (PM), Week 7 (AM), Week 8 (PM), Week 9 (AM), Week 10 (PM), Week 11 (AM) In a Snorkeling Camp? You will need to bring to camp each day: A Bathing Suit Water Shoes Mask Snorkel Towel Sunscreen

6 2-4 Graduates of 2nd 4th Grade (Continued) Mythical Manatees This camp introduces future marine biologists to Florida s state marine mammal the Manatee! Learn all about these gentle creatures, their eating habits, environment, and the dangers they face and what we can do to help. Learn about the myths and legends concerning manatees and mermaids, nautical terms, and safe boating practices. Campers will enjoy two days of snorkeling with this camp. Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 1 (PM), Week 3 (AM), Week 5 (PM), Week 6 (AM), Week 8 (AM), Week 9 (PM) Water Works Water, water everywhere! There s so much to learn about the ocean s most basic component. Learn how Clearwater Marine Aquarium collects and tests the water for our animals, experiment with the physical properties of water by creating ice toys for our resident animals, and snorkel for three days in Clearwater Bay as we explore all that H2O has to offer! Campers will also enjoy a swimming trip to one of our famous local beaches. Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 1 (PM), Week 3 (PM), Week 5 (PM), Week 7 (PM), Week 9 (PM), Week 10 (PM), Week 11 (PM) 5-7 Graduates of 5th 7th Grade All About Dolphins This camp introduces future marine mammalogists to the world of caring for and training dolphins! Your camper will learn about dolphin anatomy through a mock dolphin stranding, examine dolphin diets as we explore Clearwater Marine Aquarium s food preparation area, and participate in dolphin enrichment through our underwater viewing windows. Campers will enjoy three days of snorkeling combined with indoor activities, including a private dolphin presentation, just for our summer camps! Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 1 (AM), Week 4 (AM), Week 7 (AM), Week 9 (AM), Week 10 (AM) Jr. Animal Encounter Want to learn more about Clearwater Marine Aquarium s rescued residents? Now s your chance to take a picture with a dolphin, create a toy for an otter, and so much more! Discover how our animals live and play each day by building enrichment devices in the classroom, and then sharing them with Clearwater Marine Aquarium s critters! Campers will learn about animal diets by visiting our food preparation facility and participating in a fish feeding! Your camper will even spend some time interacting with a Clearwater Marine Aquarium dolphin in a meet & greet session! This is one camp experience they re sure to remember forever! Interactions subject to change due to animal availability. Price: $249 members/$289 non-members Offered: Week 1 (PM), Week 2 (AM), Week 3 (AM), Week 6 (AM), Week 9 (PM), Week 10 (AM), Week 11 (PM) In a Snorkeling Camp? You will need to bring to camp each day: A Bathing Suit Water Shoes Mask Snorkel Towel Sunscreen

7 Graduates of 5th 7th Grade (Continued) 5-7 Jr. Eco Explorers Visit and learn about five of Florida s coastal ecosystems! Explore mangrove and barrier islands by boat and spend three days snorkeling through sea grass beds. Travel to parks and nature preserves to experience freshwater and swamp ecology. Campers will discuss the different plants and animals we find as we discover the water cycle in action and learn about the Florida aquifer! Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 2 (PM), Week 4 (PM), Week 5 (AM), Week 8 (PM), Week 11 (AM) Jr. Scientist Invertebrate anatomy is the name of the game in this camp! Campers will learn by doing as they dissect and discover the body parts of sea stars, sea urchins, clams, and more! Then examine these animals in their underwater habitats as we follow up each dissection with a snorkeling or boating excursion! Campers will search out the spiny, spiky, and spineless in our local estuary as we introduce comparative anatomy in the classroom! Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 3 (PM), Week 7 (PM) Outdoor Adventures Jump onboard with Clearwater Marine Aquarium for an instructional introduction to kayaking! This camp involves an extra day of kayaking for our older campers, with a total of three kayaking excursions! Then, enjoy two full days of snorkeling experiences as we travel to different sea grass beds and sand flats aboard Clearwater Marine Aquarium s pontoon boats to explore Clearwater s estuary ecosystems. Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 2 (AM), Week 4 (AM), Week 8 (AM) Sharks, Rays, and Skates Oh My! Get up-close and personal with everyone s favorite ocean predators! Discover what separates sharks and rays from their bony cousins while performing dissections. Sort fact from fiction and learn why the ocean wouldn t be the same without sharks! Enjoy four days of snorkeling to see their natural habitats. Then, meet their stingray cousins at our touch tank and even participate in a ray feeding session! Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 5 (PM), Week 6 (PM), Week 10 (PM) In a Snorkeling Camp? You will need to bring to camp each day: A Bathing Suit Water Shoes Mask Snorkel Towel Sunscreen

8 8-10 Graduates of 8th 10th Grade Animal Encounter Want to learn more about Clearwater Marine Aquarium s rescued residents? Now s your chance to take a picture with a dolphin, create a toy for an otter, and so much more! Discover how our animals live and play each day by building enrichment devices in the classroom, and then sharing them with Clearwater Marine Aquarium s critters! Campers will learn about animal diets by visiting our food preparation facility and participating in a fish feeding! Your camper will even spend some time interacting with a Clearwater Marine Aquarium dolphin in a meet & greet session! This is one camp experience they re sure to remember forever! Interactions subject to change due to animal availability. Price: $249 members/$289 non-members Offered: Week 4 (AM), Week 5 (PM), Week 7 (PM), Week 8 (AM) Discover SCUBA Love snorkeling? Want to try SCUBA diving? This introduction to SCUBA combines boating and snorkeling camp and focuses on the use of SCUBA in the marine field. For one session during the week, campers get to put on actual SCUBA gear and dive at CMA! SCUBA session supervised by certified SCUBA instructor no previous experience required! Price: $239 members/$279 non-members Offered: Week 6 (AM) Eco Explorers Visit and learn about five of Florida s coastal ecosystems! Explore mangrove and barrier islands by boat and snorkel through sea grass beds. Travel to parks and nature preserves to experience freshwater and swamp ecology. Campers will discuss the different plants and animals we find as we discover the water cycle in action and learn about the Florida aquifer! Price: $205 members/$245 non-members Offered: Week 4 (PM), Week 6 (PM), Week 8 (PM) 4.5-Hour Kayak Camp This camp spotlights our fragile estuary ecosystem and its aquatic inhabitants as we explore springs, mangrove tunnels, and undeveloped islands by kayak. Campers will travel by van to area launch sites and paddle their way to different snorkel spots. This camp does run through Lunch Bunch, so pack a lunch and get ready for fun! No experience necessary; kayaking instructions provided. Price: $205 members/$245 non-members In a Snorkeling Camp? You will need to bring to camp each day: A Bathing Suit Water Shoes Mask Snorkel Towel Sunscreen Offered: Week 5 (AM), Week 7 (AM)

9 2014 Camp Times All camps are half-day sessions unless otherwise noted. To sign your child up for a full day of camp, you will need to register for a morning and afternoon session. Morning Half-Day Camps: 8:30am 11:30am Lunch Bunch: 11:30am 1:00pm (If your camper is signed up for Lunch Bunch, pick up time for the morning session is 1:00pm. Campers must be registered for Lunch Bunch and there is a $50.00 fee for the week. Lunch is not provided. Campers must bring a packed lunch. Lunch Bunch is free for campers who attend a morning and afternoon session for a Full Day Camp). Afternoon Half-Day Camps: 1:00pm 4:00pm Full Day Travel Camp: 8:30am 4:00pm 4.5 Hour Kayak Camp: 8:30am 1:00pm Camps run Monday through Friday we are open on the 4th of July! 2014 Camp Prices Prices vary by camp and can be found under each description. Lunch Bunch (lunch not provided, campers must bring his/her own lunch) $50 per week with half-day camp Free if the camper is staying for the full day (morning and afternoon session), 4.5 Hour Kayak Camp, and/or Full Day Travel Camp. Camp refund, inclement weather, and other policies and procedures can be found at Enrollment Process Space is limited and camps fill up fast. Register for summer camps online at No or phone reservations will be accepted. Electronic enrollment forms are found on the Clearwater Marine Aquarium website and are due upon reservation. A receipt will be ed to you upon completion of your reservation. Please save and print your receipt, and bring it with you on the first day of camp.

10 AM Camps Week 1 Week 5 Grade/ Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Time June 2-6 June 9-13 June June june 30-JulY 4 K-1 Fur & Fins Crawling Stories of Fur & Fins Crawling AM Critters the Sea Critters 2-4 All About Eco Mythical All About Eco AM Winter Engineers Manatees Winter Engineers 2-4 Meet & Jr. Outdoor Jaw-some Jr. Outdoor Jaw-some AM Greet Adventure Predators Adventure Predators 2-4 FULL DAY Meet & AM Travel Camp Greet 5-7 All About Jr. Animal Jr. Animal All About Jr. Eco AM Dolphins Encounter Encounter Dolphins Explorers 5-7 Outdoor Outdoor AM Adventures Adventures 8-10 Animal Kayak AM Encounter Camp Lunch Bunch 11:30am 1:00pm $50 for Half-Day Campers/free for Full-Day Campers PM Camps Week 1 Week 5 Grade/ Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Time June 2-6 June 9-13 June June june 30-JulY K-1 Crawling Ocean Art Crawling Scales & Ocean PM Critters Critters Slime Art 2-4 Mythical Jaw-some Water Eco Mythical PM Manatees Predators Works Engineers Manatees 2-4 Water Meet & Meet & Meet & Water PM Works Greet Greet Greet Works 5-7 Jr. Animal Jr. Eco Jr. Jr. Eco Sharks, Rays PM Encounter Explorers Scientist Explorers and Skates 8-10 Eco Animal PM Explorers Encounter

11 AM Camps Week 6 Week 11 Grade/ Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Time JULY 7-11 JULY JULY JULY 28-AUG. 1 AUG. 4-8 AUG K-1 Stories of Fur & Fins Crawling Stories of Fur & Fins Crawling AM the Sea Critters the Sea Critters 2-4 Mythical All About Helping Helping Helping Helping AM Manatees Winter Hands Hands Hands Hands 2-4 Jaw-some Meet & Mythical Meet & Meet & AM Predators Greet Manatees Greet Greet 2-4 FULL DAY Jr. Outdoor AM Travel Camp Adventure 5-7 Jr. Animal All About Outdoor All About All About Jr. Eco AM Encounter Dolphins Adventures Dolphins Dolphins Explorers 5-7 AM Jr. Animal Encounter 8-10 Discover Kayak Animal AM SCUBA Camp Encounter Lunch Bunch 11:30am 1:00pm $50 for Half-Day Campers/free for Full-Day Campers PM Camps Week 6 Week 11 Grade/ Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Time JULY 7-11 JULY JULY JULY 28-AUG. 1 AUG. 4-8 AUG K-1 Scales & Scales & Ocean Crawling Scales & Ocean PM Slime Slime Art Critters Slime Art 2-4 Eco Jaw-some Eco Mythical Water Jaw-some PM Engineers Predators Engineers Manatees Works Predators 2-4 Meet & Water Meet & Water Meet & Water PM Greet Works Greet Works Greet Works 5-7 Sharks, Rays Jr. Jr. Eco Jr. Animal Sharks, Rays Jr. Animal PM and Skates Scientist Explorers Encounter and Skates Encounter 8-10 Eco Animal Eco PM Explorers Encounter Explorers

12 Questions or Concerns Direct any questions or concerns to Anastasia Steinbrunner, Supervisor of Education Programs, at (727) x 270 or camps@cmaquarium.org. Due to the high volume of interest expected, please allow 48 to 72 hours for a response. Also visit for up-to-date schedule, more information, and frequently asked questions. Don t have what you need for your summer adventure? We do! Camp packs are available for purchase at Clearwater Marine Aquarium the day of camp at check-in. Camp Gear Pack Clearwater Marine Aquarium backpack including a mask and snorkel, an underwater camera, a CMA towel, a water bottle, and sunscreen. $49.95 (Campers must provide his/her own water shoes). Camp can get messy, so please ensure your camper wears the proper attire. CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM WINTER S EXPLORER

13 Here is What is Happening the Rest of the Year at CMA! Other seasonal camps and programs offered by Clearwater Marine Aquarium Spring into Science Spring Break Camp Clearwater Marine Aquarium educators will present engaging science curriculum with hands-on experiences. Campers will be immersed in science exploration and experimentation which will excite and inspire as we study Clearwater Bay. Campers will board a Clearwater Marine Aquarium vessel and study the local ecosystem while participating in plankton tows and net pulls. In addition, campers will discover the properties of water, have hands-on practice using the scientific method as we conduct observations of our resident dolphins, access exclusive behind the scenes areas of our working marine animal hospital, and learn about exhibits before we open to the public each day. Offered: March 24 28, 2014 Sea Monster Mash Learn about vampire squid, goblin sharks, ghost shrimp and other deep sea creatures, visit our goo-station and make fish slime, create an icky bioluminescent fish anatomy picture, get entangled in our food web, play ghoulish games, and feed creepy crustaceans. Offered: October 25, 2014 SEA OF THANKS Dive in to the Sea of Thanks as you discover how different ocean animals relate to each other. Create your own signature whistle as we discuss how dolphin families communicate and make a sea turtle family tree as we learn about different animal ancestors. We ll complete our experience with an exploration into ocean communities, creating our own classroom coral reef. In the spirit of family fun, one additional family member is invited to join us for an end-of-camp boat tour of Clearwater s estuary community. Offered: November 24 26, 2014 Holiday Hoopla Spend this holiday break with Winter and all of her friends at Clearwater Marine Aquarium s Holiday Mini-Camps! Celebrate our wonderful animals and seasonal fun with hands-on activities. We will explore the many icons of the season including snowflakes, polar landscapes and icy art. Discover why Florida isn t a frosty place and what happens to our local animals when it gets chilly. Spread some holiday cheer to our resident animals while playing games, making crafts and exploring our facility. Don t miss out on this unique opportunity. After all, it s not winter without Winter! Offered: December 22 23, 2014 or December 29 30, 2014

14 Looking for Fun & Educational Programs for Your Children This Summer? Send Them to Summer with Winter Camp! Notes

15 Testimonials She loved every minute of the experience. Fur and Fins Camp Parent 2013 My child attended Meet and Greet in the afternoon. The camp counselors were super engaging and taught him SO much. He LOVED these camps :) It is so great to see children learn about animal life and how to protect them. Thank you very much for what you do and for doing it so well. Meet and Greet Camp Parent 2013 My daughter has attended your camp every summer for the last 3 years. She loves it! I would highly recommend these camps. Jr. Animal Encounter Parent 2013 Helping Hands Camp Parent 2013 Both my kids loved their experience, & my husband & I appreciated that there was a curriculum & that it was science based. Meet and Greet Camp Parent 2013 I was impressed by the dissections and in-depth study about the animals. It was not dumbed-down. I also appreciated that they kept notebooks to diagram the animals that they dissected. They got to experience the sea-creatures first-hand on the snorkeling excursions. Jr. Scientist Camp Parent I WANT TO GO TO SUMMER CAMP WITH WINTER I LOVE CAMP YOU FISH ARE SO SMART

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