NC Maritime Museum
. . . Summer Science School 2010

- is sponsored by the North Carolina Maritime Museum

- is made possible in part through a partnership with the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve

REGISTRATION

Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Select the course(s) from the schedule below. Fees must be included with the application form in order to complete enrollment. You may request information by e-mail, but registration is only accepted by phone, U.S. mail, or hand delivered to the museum.

SUMMER SCIENCE 2010

Download the 2010 Summer Science School brochure

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BEGINNING COASTAL PHOTOGRAPHY
An introduction to nature photography. Students learn perspective, subjects, lighting and framing techniques through field work, editing, and photo projects. Cameras, prints, and developing included.

BOATS AND MODELS
Build a model of a fishing boat or a tug boat at the museum's Watercraft Center. Use museum exhibits and take field trips to learn about coastal waterways, local boats and the skills needed to work on and around the water.

COASTAL ADVENTURES
Coastal Adventures is a two week course filled with daily field explorations and activities at local area museums, coastal trails, shores and beaches. This course may enable students participating in designated afternoon Junior Sailing sessions to enjoy a full day of museum programs, from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM daily (including supervised lunch break). Students who register for Coastal Adventures are NOT required to enroll in the Junior Sailing Program (and vice versa). Students may also enroll for a one-week-only session at half the price. For "full-day" students, applications must be completed for both the Summer Science School class and the Junior Sailing Program session.

FISH AND FISHING
An introduction to coastal fish and fishing methods. Cane poles, bait, and tackle are provided for dock fishing. Students then board a research vessel to trawl and dredge and identify more types of marine life.

PIRATES I & II
Explore the life of pirates at work, play, and in battle through hands-on activities suitable for the age group.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME & CRAFTS
Includes a story, estuarine critter observation, and a related craft. Registration required, free of charge.

SALTWATER SCIENCE
Students investigate wildlife and water quality while exploring coastal waters and ecosystems of the Rachel Carson Reserve.

SEA STEWARDS NEW
Field course designed for students seeking to volunteer with local marine conservation efforts. Participants will learn to use kayaks for shoreline cleanups, recycle monofilament fishing line, and create improved coastal habitats.

SEARCHING FOR BLACKBEARD NEW
This field course investigates historic and geographic aspects of Blackbeard's piracy legends in NC. Visit important sites and learn professional field techniques from staff archaeologist David Moore.

SEASHORE LIFE I & II
Investigate coastal marine life with an emphasis on adaptations and food chains of the tidal flats, salt marshes and sounds on local islands. Field based classes include ferry ride, barrier island hiking, and animal identification.

SCHEDULE 2010

Entering Preschool:
Preschool Story Time and Crafts (no cost, registration required):
Monday, June 14, 9 -10 AM
Monday, July 12, 9 -10 AM
Monday, August 2, 9 -10 AM

Entering Grades 1 & 2:
Seashore Life I ($50)
Tuesday & Thursday, June 22 & 24, 9 AM -12 PM
Tuesday & Thursday, July 6 & 8, 9 AM -12 PM
Tuesday & Thursday, July 20 & 22, 9 AM -12 PM

Pirates I ($50)
Monday & Tuesday, June 14 -15, 9 AM -12 PM
Wednesday & Friday, July 21 & 23, 9 AM -12 PM

Special Offer: Seashore Life I & Pirates I, Tuesday - Friday, July 20 -23, 9 AM - 12 PM daily ($80)

Entering Grades 3 & 4:

Seashore Life II ($65)
Wednesday & Thursday, June 23 -24, 9 AM - 1 PM
Thursday & Friday, August 5 - 6, 9 AM - 1 PM

Pirates II ($50)
Thursday & Friday, June 17 - 18, 9 AM -12 PM
Monday & Tuesday, August 2 - 3, 9 AM - 12 PM

Fish & Fishing ($65)
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 29 - 30, 9 AM -12:30 PM
Monday & Tuesday, July 12 - 13, 9 AM - 12:30 PM

Boats & Models ($85)
Wednesday - Friday, July 14 -16, 9 AM - 12 PM (Trawler boat)
Tuesday - Thursday, July 27 - 29, 9 AM - 12 PM (Tug boat)

Entering Grades 5 & 6:

Beginning Coastal Photography ($65)
Wednesday & Thursday, June 16 -17, 9 AM -12 PM
Monday & Tuesday July 19 -20, 9 AM -12 PM

Saltwater Science ($75)
Mon., Weds., & Fri., June 21 - 23 - 25, 9 AM - 12 PM
Mon., Weds., & Fri., July 26 - 28 - 30, 9 AM - 12 PM

Entering Grades 7 & 8:

Searching for Blackbeard ($85) NEW
Wednesday & Thursday, Aug 4 - 5 , 9 AM - 4 PM

Sea Stewards ($20) NEW
Wednesday - Friday, July 7 - 9, 9 AM - 2 PM

Entering Grades 3 - 6:

Coastal Adventures ($225; $200 Museum Friends members rate)
Session II - June 21 thru July 2, 8:30 AM - 1 PM
Session III - July 5 thru July 16, 8:30 AM - 1 PM
Session IV - July 19 thru July 30, 8:30 AM - 1 PM

A schedule with details about class meeting and field sites, equipment and supply needs, and a permission slip/photo release are sent to each registered student at least two weeks prior to class. All participants must return a signed permission slip/photo release.

Health or special needs issues must be discussed with the museum staff at least two weeks prior to the start of class.

The museum reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet the minimum participation requirement up to one week before the class is scheduled. In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, participants who have submitted a fee will receive a full refund.

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Museum Calendars are mailed four times a year. It is museum policy to register participants for programs after the calendars are in the mail. Paid trip fees confirm reservations and are not refundable later than five days before the program, unless the museum cancels. Please call between 8 AM and 5 PM weekdays for reservations for cancellations. No reservations can be taken via e-mail.

Members receive quarterly mailings of the Calendar and the Waterline newsletter and discounts on some programs and in the Museum Store. FOM denotes a discount for Friends of the Museum. Contact the Friends of the Museum to join.