The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center, located at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, anounces that registration is now open for AWESIM KIDS (Animals, Wetlands, Environmental Science, and Incredible Minds) a summer science programs for youth ages 10 to 13.
AWESIM KIDS is a unique combination of fun and summer vacation relaxation at which children ages 10 to 13 will enjoy boating, hiking, learning about local wildlife, meeting nature professionals, and going on interesting day trips.
The sessions focus on the environment and outdoor activities offering hands-on learning and peer leadership opportunities, examining our natural history collection, exploring the 425-acre Lord Stirling Park. Each of the sessions is Naturalist-led and individually themed. Favorite activities like berry picking, canoeing, and swimming repeat throughout the summer.
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AWESIM KIDS offers two-week sessions from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday; post program care availabe from 4:30 P.M. -5:30 P.M. for an additonal fee per session.
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Every living thing on Earth depends upon water. Join the Naturalists to learn about our amazing blue planet, both salt and fresh water habitats will be explored. Plan on getting wet and dirty, paddling on ponds, exploring streams, and spending time in kayaks. Experts will teach strokes and how to stay safe while having a good time with friends. Fee is $720 per person.
Detailed program descriptions mat be found at www.somersetcountyparks.org. Click on the Environmental Education Center link and the Summer Sceince Fun link.
Post-program extended care options are available for all sessions. Registration may be done on-line at www.somersetcountyparks.org, in-person at the Environmental Education Center, via mail, or by telephone (if using a credit card) at 908-766-2489, ext. 0. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, and is nestled within 425 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Passaic River. A swamp vivarium, and an environmentally based library are located within the Center itself.
Information on this event and other Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org.
