2017 YOCS REUNION: TIME FOR CONSERVATION ACTION

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1 2017 YOCS REUNION: TIME FOR CONSERVATION ACTION Registration for Previous Attendees EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF OCEAN CONSERVATIONISTS YOCS APPLICANTS MUST: Around the world, our global ocean and its inhabitants face many challenges. As human impacts continue to threaten the health of our marine ecosystems, both locally and globally, it is imperative that we YOCS Baltimore summit. engage youth in campaigns aimed at solving these problems. The Youth Ocean Conservation Summit (YOCS) was created by Mote current threats facing marine ecosystems, both locally and globally. Be able to attend the Youth Summit independent of a parent/guardian. Have an interest in conservation, environmental science or general science. In 2014, the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit expanded to include the first satellite summit in Annapolis, MD, in association with the National Be currently enrolled in grades 9 through college. Marine Laboratory s Sean Russell in 2011 to provide youth participants the opportunity to learn from marine scientists and conservationists about Have previously attended the Pay the $7 registration fee Marine Educators Association and the National Aquarium s Aquarium on for the event, Baltimore Wheels program. This satellite summit s success prompted the 2015, 2016 Harbor boat experience with and 2017 Satellite YOCS-Baltimore summits. Chesapeake Bay Foundation, lunch and giveaways. YOCS-Baltimore is hosting its inaugural YOCS-Baltimore Reunion Event, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 11, This event will build on what past participants have already learned by taking their knowledge and exposure to conservation action to the next level. The event will QUESTIONS? Contact the Youth Ocean provide a wonderful opportunity for past participants to reconnect, Conservation Summit Baltimore continue to develop and work on their conservation action projects and Team at YOCShelp@gmail.com. discuss first-hand conservation actions. Past participants will have the special opportunity to work with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) actions taken throughout Baltimore with experts in the field and actively THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS: participate in a conservation action. YOCS creator Sean Russell on a Baltimore Harbor Boat Experience, learn more about conservation YOCS Team mini grant

2 REGISTRATION STEPS 1. Please complete this application in its entirety. 2. Submit your completed application by the October 23 deadline. 3. Please include payment for the $7 registration fee, which includes the summit, Baltimore Harbor boat experience with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, lunch and giveaways. Cash, money order, or check made payable to the National Aquarium are accepted. Participants will receive confirmation of participation by October 27, Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY OCTOBER 23, REGISTRATION FORM PROGRAM NAME: 2017 YOCS Reunion: Time for Conservation Action DATE: November 11, 2017 Name Date of Birth Age Sex Height Weight Address City State ZIP Home Phone Student s Phone Student s School Current Grade Have you participated in the YOCS-Baltimore? (Please circle one.) Yes No What year? (Please circle all that apply.)

3 MEDICAL HEALTH INFORMATION Allergies, medical conditions, physical limitations, current medications, etc.: Please give a brief but accurate description of your general health and weekly activity level: I affirm that my health is good and that the above information is accurate and complete. The undersigned acknowledges that he/she has read and fully agrees to the above. If this registration form is completed for or by a person under age 18, it must also be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Signature of Participant Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Parent/Guardian Name Cell Phone Work Phone Second Contact Person s Name Relationship Cell Phone Work Phone PHOTO RELEASE AUTHORIZATION FORM Participant s Name Photo Release: The National Aquarium and the Youth Ocean Conservation Team are permitted to take photos and videos for future use. Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

4 PLEASE ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY. 1. Why are you interested in participating in the 2017 YOCS Reunion: Time for Conservation Action? Will you be attending as part of a group? (Please circle one.) Yes No Group Name Return completed application and questions to: LUNCH OPTIONS (All include drinks/dessert) Youth Programs YOCS National Aquarium Education Department 501 East Pratt Street Baltimore, Maryland Turkey and cheese sandwich Cheese pizza PAYMENT APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY OCTOBER 23, Total Amount $ Check Cash Money order

5 DIRECTIONS AND PARKING BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: National Aquarium 501 East Pratt Street Baltimore, Maryland aqua.org (410) Metro Subway: Shot Tower/Market Place Metro Station Light Rail: Convention Center and Camden Yards Light Rail MARC Train: Camden Yards and Penn Station MARC stops Bus: Bus Line Nos. 1, 7, 8, 10, 19, 61, 62 and 64 Amtrak Rail: Penn Station: 1500 N. Charles Street only 1.06 miles from the Aquarium. Taxi and bus service are available from the station, as well as the free Charm City Circulator. Charm City Circulator: Fast, free and eco-friendly! The National Aquarium is conveniently located on the Orange Line of the Charm City Circulator. FROM POINTS NORTH VIA I-95: 1. Take I-95 South to Baltimore. Go through the right-hand tube of the Fort McHenry Tunnel (toll). 2. Once through the tunnel, take Exit 53, marked Downtown I-395 N. 3. Take the left fork (downtown) and stay in the center lane (becomes Howard Street). Stay straight. You will pass Camden Yards on your left. 4. Make right onto Pratt Street (third traffic light). The Aquarium is eight blocks on right. 5. Park at convenient facility (see parking garage partner) or turn right into Gunther Circle for bus and motorcoach drop off. FROM POINTS SOUTH VIA I-95: 1. Take I-95 North to Baltimore. 2. Take Exit 53, marked Downtown I-395 N. 3. Take the left fork (downtown) and stay in the center lane (becomes Howard Street). Stay straight. You will pass Camden Yards on your left. 4. Make right onto Pratt Street (third traffic light). The Aquarium is eight blocks on right. 5. Park at convenient facility (see parking garage partner) or turn right into Gunther Circle for bus and motorcoach drop off. FROM FREDERICK/HAGERSTOWN VIA I-70: 1. I-70 East to I-695 South (toward I-95/Glen Burnie). 2. Take I-95 North toward Baltimore. 3. Follow directions above for travel via I-95 North. FROM PENNSYLVANIA VIA I-83: 1. Take I-83 South to Baltimore. Follow I-83 until expressway ends in Baltimore City. 2. Turn right on Lombard Street and stay in the left lane. (To park in Lockwood Place Garage, cross over Market Place and enter the garage on the left.) 3. Turn left at Commerce Street and then turn left onto Pratt Street. The Aquarium is one block on the right. 4. Park at convenient facility (see parking garage partner) or turn right into Gunther Circle for bus and motorcoach drop off.

6 PARKING Lockwood Place Garage 124 Market Place Baltimore, MD If you are traveling east on Pratt Street toward the Aquarium, turn left onto Gay Street and enter Lockwood Place Garage on the right. If you are traveling west on Lombard Street, cross Market Place and enter Lockwood Place Garage on the left. Lockwood Place Garage is only a few steps from the Aquarium and has three convenient entrances on Gay Street, Lombard Street, and Market Place. For more options visit aqua.org/parking. INSPIRING CONSERVATION OF THE WORLD S AQUATIC TREASURES (schedule subject to change) 8:00 am Registration 8:30 am Welcome from the YOCS Team and Keynote Speaker 9:00 am 12:00 pm CBF Boat Trip Group #1 and Conservation Action 12 pm 1 pm Lunch* 1 pm 4 pm CBF Boat Trip Group #2 and Conservation Action 4 4:30 pm Closing 4:30 pm YOCS concludes *Lunch of either cheese pizza or a turkey sandwich, chips, desserts and a beverage (lemonade) will be served. If you have any food allergies or restrictions, please contact YOCShelp@gmail.com.