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Chesapeake Bay Eco-Challenge

Resource Type

Program

Description

The Chesapeake Bay Eco-Challenge offers children the unique opportunity to discover and study the Chesapeake Bay and its many eco-systems. Each day, children will explore by kayak a different bay eco-system, including wetlands, marshes, water trails and beaches of the upper Chesapeake watershed. Nature is our classroom and campers will experience true hands-on learning while discovering incredible aquatic life, habitats, and food chains. Bald eagles, painted turtles, great blue heron, osprey, clams, and Chesapeake blue crabs are just some of the wildlife to be discovered in this week-long program. Additional topics such as tides, currents, weather and water safety are also covered. Children will swim, kayak, snorkel, seine, and fish while learning about how they can become the next stewards of the Chesapeake Bay. This program is conducted at multiple locations along the Gunpowder River and its estuaries.

Ages

8 years - 12 years.

Web Address

http://www.mcdonogh.org

Languages

English

Services Provided

This camp is designed in weekly sessions and the weekly sessions occur June 21 to July 30. A minimum of 10 students is required to hold this class. All transportation is provided. All kayaks and gear are provided, however, campers must come prepared each day with the following: a healthy lunch, hydration (full water bottle), backpack or gear bag, swim suit, beach towel, windbreaker (shell), sweatshirt or fleece top, dry change of clothes, water sport shoes or sandals, tennis shoes, and sun screen.

Costs

Tuition: $345

Hours

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-F)

Organizations

McDonogh School

Contact Information

Anita Hilson
McDonogh School
8600 McDonogh Road
Owings Mill, MD 21117

http://www.mcdonogh.org
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