CSHFHA - Education Programs

Registration Information:
1. Call the Hatchery to reserve a space for your child at (516) 692-6768.

2. Mail the completed registration form along with a full nonrefundable payment to:
        CSH Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
        1660 Route 25A
        Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
        Attn: Education Director

3. Payment must be received within one week of placing your child's name on the sign-up sheet. After 1 week the Hatchery reserves the right to give that spot to another child.

Summer Enrichment Programs 2009:

Close Encounters of the Natural Kind
Fee: $45 (members); $50 (non-members)

This 4 day program is designed for children who will enter Kindergarten in September 2009. Participants will be introduced to the Hatchery and surrounding natural area. Depending on the weather, sessions will include an outdoor walk, arts & crafts and a tour of the Hatchery.

Session A	July 20-23	1pm-2pm
Session B	August 3-6	10am-11am
Session C	August 10-13	1pm-2pm

Curious Naturalists
Fee: $70 (members); $75 (non-members)

This program is designed for children who will enter grades 1 or 2 in September 2009. Curious Naturalists will view the natural environment in and around the Hatchery. The curiosity of the participants will be encouraged through natural expeditions, games, and crafts. Children may get wet and muddy during hands-on activities.

Session D	July 6-10	10am-11:30am
Session E	July 13-17	1pm-2:30pm
Session F	July 20-24	10am-11:30am
Session G	July 27-31	1pm-2:30pm
Session H	August 3-7	1pm-2:30pm

Field Explorers
Fee: $90 (members); $100(non-members)

Field Explorers have fun learning the facts concerning our environment. This week long program encourages children entering grades 3-6 in September 2009 to become more aware of our delicate environment. We will be exploring the salt-marsh, pond, and woodland habitats. Students will get wet and muddy during hands-on activities.

Session I	July 13-17	10am-12pm
Session J	July 27-31	10am-12pm
Session K	August 10-14	10am-12pm


Nature Photography
Fee: $25 (members); $30 (non-members)

For students entering grades 4-6 in September 2009. This program will introduce students to the wonders of nature photography. Students may bring their own digital camera or use one provided by the Hatchery. Digital photography equipment donated by CANON.

Session P-A

June 30th

10am-12pm

Field Experts
Fee: $100

For students entering grades 6 and up in September 2009 and who have participated in the Field Explorers program for a minimum of 3 years. Students will spend an extra day in the Salt-marsh and Franklin's Pond exploring with fellow Field Experts. They will also be an assistant during one week of the Field Explorers program.

Wed., July 1st 10am-3pm 10am - 3pm *Please pack lunch.

On the registration form, for session, please write 'X' and the Field Explorers session you choose to attend.

Turtle Trackers
Fee:$60; $50 (if also participating in another of our programs)

Turtles have roamed the Earth for millions of years. This three day program will help students learn more about these fascinating reptiles. We will be spending a lot of time outdoors, and hopefully catch a few turtles! For students entering grades 6 and up in September 2009.

Session TT-A

July 7-9

1pm-2:30pm

Ichthyologist for a Day
Fee:$60; $50 (if also participating in another of our programs)

Ichthyology is the study of fish. We will exlpore a variety of fish habitats from fresh to salt water. Learn about fish anatomy, identification, and life cycles. For students entering grades 8 and up in September 2009.

Session ID-A

Thurs., July 2nd

10am-3pm

*Please pack lunch

Click here to download a Summer Enrichment Program registration form.

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