The UNC Coastal Studies Institute is offering day camp opportunities for 10 to 15-uear-olds this summer.
WANCHESE — Coastal Studies Institute East Carolina University Outer Banks Campus is planning to offer four weeks of camp from July 12 through Aug. 6.
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The summer camps focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math, or STEAM, concepts and uses hands-on experiences and exploration of the great outdoor spaces of the Outer Banks.
There are two two themes being offered on alternating weeks. Camp cost is $285, and up to 13 campers per week will be admitted.
Because of program constraints at this time, campers will only be admitted between 10 and 15 years of age. Contact Parker Kellam, kellama19@ecu.edu, or call 252-475-5452 for questions.
Each day will begin at CSI at 9 a.m. and wrap up at 3 p.m..
The Coastal Marine Biology & Ecology Camp will be the weeks of July 12-16 and July 26-30. During this program, campers will learn about the makeup of coastal habitats and the animals that call them home through hands-on labs and field trips as well as fun sessions with local marine biologists and ecologists. All spots for these sessions are currently full, however, there is a waitlist.
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The Oceanography & Marine Science Technology Camp is the weeks of July 19-23 and Aug. 2-6. Campers will learn about oceanographic and coastal processes through the lens of technology and interact with scientists who use the tools daily during this program. Activities for this program will include remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and renewable energy device building & testing, drone programming & flying, underwater glider contests, investigating diving technology, exploring shipwrecks and more. Register online.
