ADVENTURE SAILING
A SCIENCE AND SAILING EXPERIENCE
Entering GRADES 5-9 Time 9:00am - 3:00pm
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ADVENTURE SAILING NO SAILING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Entering GRADES 5-9 This unique program is based in exploration! It is a fun combination of sailing and science and how discovery in both fields can work together in a STEM based program. These classes are taught in partnership with Iowa Lakeside Laboratories and the Okoboji Sailing Center. Students will discover areas of science that include biology of our lakes, herpetology and water quality monitoring with sailing destinations around West Lake Okoboji. **Lunch Included** June 6-7 What Trees are These? Explore Trees with a focus on the Great Lakes Area native species and the dangers to their survival. Afternoon sailing. June 20-21 Herpetology Explore local reptiles and amphibians of the Iowa Great Lakes. Romp around local wetlands in search of these critters Afternoon sailing. June 27-28 Junior CLAMP-ologist Cooperative Lakes Area Monitoring Project (CLAMP) is a volunteer lake monitoring program started in 1999. Students will collect and study water samples, learning about water quality in the lakes area. Afternoon sailing. July 11-12 Feathers, Tails and Sails. Explore local bird populations, including Eagles, Hawks and Osprey. Learn how 'lift' allows birds to fly and powers sailboats. Afternoon sailing. July 18-19 What's Swimming with US ? Spend time on land and water exploring the biology of the Iowa Great Lakes Afternoon sailing. July 25-26 Bees and the Breeze. "Pollen thief, nectar robber or hero". Join us as we study the world of plant/insect interactions. Afternoon sailing. |
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SESSION |
2024 DATE |
What Trees are These? |
Thursday/Friday June 6-7 |
Herpetology - Reptiles/amphibians. |
Thursday/Friday June 20-21 |
Junior CLAMP-ologist. |
Thursday/Friday June 27-28 |
Feathers, Tails and Sails. |
Thursday/Friday July 11-12 |
What's Swimming with Us? |
Thursday/Friday July 18-19 |
Bees and the Breeze. |
Thursday/Friday July 25-26 |
Cost - $100 per Class
BE SURE TO WAITLIST YOUR CHILD IF YOUR CLASS CHOICE IS FULL.
ADDITIONAL SPACES WILL LIKELY BE ADDED.
ADDITIONAL SPACES WILL LIKELY BE ADDED.
