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The aquarium will show kids the fun side of science inquiry, with lots of hands-on activities and experiments. Single-day and weeklong sessions are available. Each session is different.
One-day programs will be offered during the Fourth of July week. They are for ages 6 to 9 and cost $100 each, or $80 for aquarium members. Dates and topics are: Monday, June 30, “Junior Aquarist for A Day;” Tuesday, July 1, “Go Geo;” Wednesday, July 2, “Bird’s the Word;” and Thursday, July 3, “Adaptation Nation.”
Weeklong programs start June 23 and cost $435, or $350 for aquarium members. Those programs still taking enrollments are:
• June 23-27 – “Movin’ On” (ages 6-10). This program features special workshops led by Play-Well TEKnologies.
• July 7-11 – “Sharks & Fish” (ages 6-8).
• July 14-18 – “Incredible Inverts” (ages 6-8).
• July 21-25 – “Feature Creature” (ages 6-8) and “Waterbotics” (ages 12-15).
• July 28-Aug. 1 – “Wacky Science” (ages 6-8).
• Aug. 4-8 – “Mammal Mania” (ages 6-8).
• Aug. 11-15 – “Ocean Worlds” (ages 6-8).
• Aug. 18-22 – “Sound Art & Science” (ages 6-10).
No matter if it’s a one-day program or part of the weeklong sessions, all “Sound Scientists” programs meet from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pre-care is available beginning at 8:30 a.m., for $20 for the one-day programs and $75 for the weeklong sessions. Extended care runs until 5:30 p.m., for $35 for one-day programs and $145 for weeklong sessions. Maritime Aquarium members get discounts.
Financial aid is available. Call 203-852-0700, ext. 1201, for more information.
As a state-certified camp, health-exam forms are required of every camper.
Get more information about “Sound Scientists,” including descriptions of each program as well as an application that can be downloaded, online at http://www.MaritimeAquarium.org or you can make reservations or get more details by calling 203-852-0700, Ext. 2206.
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