Saddleback Valley Magazine Spring 2015 | Page 39

Neptune’s Mysteries Camp Ages 6–7 Become detectives and investigate mysteries from our ecosystems right here in Dana Point! Using scientific tools and techniques, you will solve a new case each day in one of our marine ecosystems: tide pools, kelp forest, the open ocean and deep sea. Explore the Dana Point Marine Conversation Area and a cruise onboard the R/V Sea Explorer! Join us for a fun-filled week of learning about marine plants and animals. Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Hours: 7 hours/day for 5 consecutive days Dates: June 22, 29* July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17 Price: $288 (4-day camp $232) Members: $258 (4-day camp $206) Proof of age required the first day (must be age 6 by Sept. 1, 2015) *Four-day camp: June 29 – July 2; call for information Buccaneer Adventure Camp Ages 7–8 Set a course for adventure through exploring the seas, encountering the unknown, and learning to sail! Learn about the life of a pirate at sea and experience the lost arts of the mariners. Each day is filled with hands-on activities including fun crafts, sail handling, rowing, storytelling, treasure hunts, encountering historic characters (perhaps a pirate or two!) and voyaging to sea aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Hours: 7 hours/day for 5 consecutive days Dates: June 22, 29* July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17 Price: $288 (4-day camp $232) Members: $258 (4-day camp $206) Proof of age required the first day (must be age 7 by Sept. 1, 2015) *Four-day camp: June 29 – July 2; call for information WWW.OCEAN-INSTITUTE.ORG Ocean Discovery Camp Ages 8–9 Immerse yourself in the fun and fascinating world of a marine biologist. Explore the world the animals live in by bringing samples up from the ocean floor, using microscopes to study some of the ocean’s smallest inhabitants, dissecting a squid and using other scientific equipment to reveal the mysteries of the ocean. Camp highlights include a variety of challenges with underwater robots, a two-hour adventure cruise aboard the R/V Sea Explorer, and a field trip to the SEA LIFE Aquarium next door to LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad. Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Hours: 7 hours/day for 5 consecutive days Dates: June 22, 29* July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 10, 17 Price: $299 (4-day camp $242) Members: $268 (4-day camp $216) Proof of age required the first day (must be age 8 by Sept. 1, 2015) *Four-day camp: June 29 – July 2; call for information Seafarer’s Odyssey Camp Ages 9–10 Our odyssey begins with exploration and discovery of human powered vessels as our adventurers learn to row a traditional longboat. From there we travel on through the Golden Age of Sail aboard a traditional tallship and continue through time, culminating ® onboard our modern research vessel. Adventurers will have the opportunity to crew and set sail aboard the Spirit of Dana Point (including working the helm!), row traditional longboats, work traditional maritime equipment and investigate the harbor floor with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Hours: 7 hours/day for 5 consecutive days Dates: June 29*, July 13, 27, August 10 Price: $299 (4-day camp $242) Members: $268 (4-day camp $216) Proof of age required the first day (must be age 9 by Sept. 1, 2015) *Four-day camp: June 29 – July 2; call for information volleyball starts here! 8-Week Youth Volleyball League for Boys and Girls Spring & Fall 2015 Seasons Leagues in Orange County Aliso Viejo Laguna Niguel Lake Forest San Clemente Irvine Huntington Beach Fountain Valley Mission Viejo* ® Flag & Tackle Coastal Explorer Camp Ages 10–12 Explore the beautiful, unique coastline of Dana Point in this activity-packed camp. Throughout the week, you will study the science of the surf zone in our laboratory and out in the field as well as onboard the R/V Sea Explorer. This camp includes a day of cruising along the coastline looking for blue whales, scientific sampling aboard our research vessel, kayaking in Dana Point Harbor, and exploring of the intertidal area. Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Dates: June 22, 29* July 6, 20, 27, August 3, 17 Price: $299 (4-day camp $242) Members: $268 (4-day camp $216) *Four-day camp: June 29 – July 2; call for information Sea Tech Ages 12–14 This camp investigates the technology used by ocean scientists in their research. Activities each day will focus on the principles of constructing a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Campers will work as a team to assemble, wire the controls, and design the tools for their ROV mission. While aboard the R/V Sea Explorer, you will use research equipment to gather information on water chemistry and the sea floor. Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Dates: July 13, August 10 Price: $299 (Members: $268) MORE WEEK-LONG DAY CAMPS FOR KIDS 10+, OVERNIGHT CAMPS, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE! 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629 Tel: 949.496.2274 • Fax: 949.496.4296 www.ocean-institute.org MISSION VIEJO YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER Ages 5-14 Level I, II, III Stunting *restricted to Mission Viejo residents Register today! www.USYVL.org or call (888) 988-7