Sea Turtle Camp
A Summer Camp program to inspire youth involvement in sea turtle conservation!
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is proud to present its third annual Sea Turtle Camp program! We invite children ages 6 to 12 to join us for the ultimate camp experience as junior conservationists! Come be apart of this once in a lifetime program with fun-in-the-sun activities, beach adventures and unforgettable sea turtles!
Cost*: $200 (12/1/11 – 4/30/12) $225 (after 4/30/12)
*Price includes 25 hours of structured programming, snack everyday and a unique Sea Turtle Camp T-Shirt! Campers will also have the opportunity to sign up for a night time Turtle Walk at the Member price ($6)!
When: Monday – Friday, 10am – 3pm
Ages 6 – 9 Ages 10 – 12
June 11 – June 15 June 4 – June 8
June 25 – June 29 June 18 – June 22
July 9 – July 13
July 16 – July 20
What:
Wondering what the Campers will do while at Camp? Each day is filled with crafts, games, and educational activities that support the daily theme. Campers also take 2 field trips to the beach to continue to fun. And of course, every day we eat snack and have lunch (Campers must provide their own lunch). Hmmm, are we missing something? Oh yeah, we visit with our sea turtle patients EVERY DAY! Read below for more information on each day’s theme.
Day 1: An Introduction to Sea Turtles
Campers learn the different adaptations of marine versus terrestrial turtles, and the biology of the 5 species of sea turtles found in Georgia. One lucky Camper may even be turned into a sea turtle!
Day 2: Nifty Nesters and Turtle Tracks
Campers learn how sea turtles nest and the details of the hatching process. We then travel to the beach to become beach detectives to find sea turtle tracks and real sea turtle nest.
Day 3: Natural Threats to Sea Turtle Survival
Campers will learn about the many natural predators sea turtles face during different life stages, how weather and erosion can destroy nests, and how natural diseases may affect sea turtle survival. Through role play, Campers learn that sea turtles gain greater protection from predators as they grow larger.
Day 4: Human-Associated Threats to Sea Turtles
Campers learn how humans negatively impact sea turtles on land and at sea. Did you know that a plastic bag takes over 20 years to break down? Well we can’t have garbage on our beach can we – NO! So our Campers help clean Jekyll’s beach.
Day 5: How We Can Help Sea Turtles
Campers learn how they too can participate meaningfully in sea turtle conservation, helping to ensure the survival of these amazing creatures! Parents are invited to Sea Turtle Camp Graduation, where the students present to them all their new knowledge.
Ready to sign up? Download the registration form and send it in. Reservations are required and space fills up fast!
Please contact Lori Hunt at (912) 635-4076 for more information .
**Discounted room rates are now available for Sea Turtle Campers at the Days Inn Jekyll Island! For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Maria Gamble at mgdaysinn@bellsouth.net or visit their website, www.DaysInnJekyll.com.