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Summer – it’s a time when kids explore the outdoors, local beaches and all the coastline has to offer. Children from kindergarten through eighth grade can channel their innate curiosity to beat those lazy days of summer at Camp SoundWaters in Stamford. Families can attend a free Open House for the camp on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at SoundWaters’ Coastal Center in Stamford ’s Cove Island Park. At the Open House, parents can learn about the variety of fun camp programs designed to support and amplify school curriculum for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. These include: · Nature Discovery (Sea Stars & Bluefish) grades K – 4 Habitat investigation, species (crabs, snails, etc.) population studies, optional swim lessons, and hands-on experience with sea life. · Small Boat Sailing grades 4 – 6 8’ Optimist sailing on Holly Pond for beginners, and Pixel sailing on Long Island Sound for advanced sailors wishing to challenge their skills. · Tall Ship Sailing Adventures grades 6 – 8 One-week sessions of sail handling and Long Island Sound exploration with sessions including a camp-out on a local island. If registered before March 15, each child merits a $50 Early Registration discount for each session. For more information about the Open House or to register your child for Camp SoundWaters , call (203) 323-1978 or log on to www.soundwaters.org/camp. Camp SoundWaters is licensed by the State of Connecticut . About SoundWaters Founded in 1989, SoundWaters is the leading environmental educational organization on Long Island Sound. Its mission is to educate children and adults about the wonders and beauty of Long Island Sound and its watershed. Through education, SoundWaters provides people with an understanding and awareness of the changes they can make in their lives and communities to restore, protect, and preserve Long Island Sound and the environment. Programs take place at the Coastal Education Center in Cove Island Park in Stamford , Connecticut ; on SoundWaters, an 80’ three-masted schooner; at schools, community centers and field sites throughout the region. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: SoundWaters seeking volunteers to help with annual horseshoe crab census - May 9, 2008 - 1:56:00 PM Sail, shop and travel courtesy of “ Derby Night” at SoundWaters 13th annual Tall Ships Ball - Mar 27, 2008 - 7:39:01 AM SoundWaters’ Cove Rangers honored by Stamford Board of Education - Mar 3, 2008 - 8:39:20 PM SoundWaters presents a “Roast & Toast” to honor Mofflys - Dec 17, 2007 - 11:43:27 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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