Children age 7 to 16 will have an opportunity to enjoy an entertaining learning experience this summer at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
The Somerset County Park Commisssion Naturalists are offering one-week and two-week sessions for age groups 7 to 9 (Eco-Explorers) and two-week sessions for age group10 to 12 (AWESIM Kids), focused on science, the environment, and the natural world.
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Eco-Explorers is a full day (8:30 A.M.to 4:30 P.M.) summer discovery program for ages 7 to 9 with each themed session including nature lessons, educational field trips, games, hikes, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, and more.
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Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27 Aquatic Adventures $360
Monday, June 30 to Thursday, July 3 Swamp Scientists $288
Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 18 Animal Safari $720
Monday, July 21 to Friday, August 1 Junior Naturalists $720
Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8 Bugtastic! $360
Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15 Most Extreme Earth $360
AWESIM KIDS (Animals, Wetlands, Environmental Science, and Incredible Minds) is a unique combination of fun, learning, and summer vacation relaxation for ages 10 to 13 with days boating, hiking, learning about local wildlife, meeting interesting professionals, and going on unique day trips from 8:30 A.M.to 4:30 P.M..
Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 18 YUM! $720
A program about wild edibles and growing organic.
Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 15 WOW $720
A program about the World of Wildlife.
Registration on-line, walk-in, and by phone is in progress. A minimum deposit payment of $150 per session is due at registration. A post-program Extended Care Option is available for all sessions.
For more information, please call 908 766-2489 ext. 335 for Eco-Explorers, ext. 330 for AWESIM Kids, or visit www.somersetcountyparks.org to view the brochure.
“Xtreme Adventures” for ages 13 to 16 will entice teens away from video games and computers and have them enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors.
“Xtreme Adventures will take teens on a series of exciting, educational, and enjoyable day trips. Trips may include hiking the Appalachian Trail, swimming in
glacial lakes, splashing around natural waterfalls, rock climbing, kayaking, stand-up paddling and white water rafting.
Day trip dates include Tuesdays July 1, 9, 15, 22, 29, 31 and August 5 and 12 (overnight). Registration is in progress and is accepted for individual dates online, walk-in, and by phone and in person at the Environmental Education Center. Prices will vary from $25 to $200 per person per trip.
For more information on Xtreme Adventures, contact Monica Juhasz at 908-766-2489, ext, 328 or mjuhasz@scparks.org.
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