Summer Learning Adventure Camps
Summer Learning Adventure Camps 2008
Accredited by the American Camp Association
Dear Parents,
We're gearing up for another fun and exciting summer at Birch Aquarium
at Scripps! We take pride in offering high-quality educational programs
for children of all ages and we hope that your kids will join us for
lots of excitement, exploration, and ocean adventures.
This year we have made some important changes to our Summer Learning
Adventure Camps, with the biggest news being that we are now accredited
through the American Camp Association. This nationally recognized
accreditation ensures that our programs meet quality standards and that
we committed ourselves to providing a safe and nurturing environment
for our campers.
Based on parent feedback, this year we are also excited to offer camps
for various age groups on the same days and times so that younger and
older children can attend their respective camps on the same day. We
hope this will create more opportunities for members of your family,
young and old, to attend camp this summer.
The following camps are still available:
Pre-K to Kindergarten
Somewhere in the Ocean 0003- Aug 20th
Exoskallywags 0004C-Tues, Aug 5th
Grades 1-2
Only One Ocean 0007C- Aug 25-29th
Grades 2-3
Ocean Arts Explorers 0013B- Aug 4-8th
Ocean Arts Explorers 0013C- Aug 18-22nd
Grades 4-6
Snorkel Camp 0015D- Mon, Aug 4-8th
Shark Encounters 0016C- Tues, Aug 26th- Thurs, Aug 28th
CSI:Crime Scene Investigators- Turtle Beach 0017C Aug 11-15th
Marine Biologist for a Week 0019B- Aug 4th-8th
Marine Biologist for a Week 0019C- Aug 18th-22nd
So You Want to Be an Oceanographer 0021B- July 28-Aug 1st
Please call us at 858-534-7336 for more information.
Sincerely,
Kristin Evans
Education Manager
Why Is American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation Important?
ACA accreditation means that Birch Aquarium at Scripps underwent a
thorough review of its operation by the American Camp Association for
compliance with up to 300 health, safety, and program quality standards
from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. ACA
collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the
American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that
current practices at our accredited camp reflect the most up-to-date,
research-based standards in camp operation.
By enrolling your child in our ACA-accredited camp, you can be assured that it provides:
- Healthy, developmentally-appropriate activities and learning experiences
- Discovery through experiential education
- Caring, competent role models
- Service to the community and the environment
- Opportunities for leadership and personal growth
For more information about ACA, visit acacamps.org
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