Watershed Explorers Camp at the National Aquarium for rising 6th-8th graders!

The National Aquarium invites rising 6th-8th graders to apply to their Watershed Explorers Camp. The Watershed Explorers Camp is a week-long day camp that will introduce students to the dynamics of watersheds, from water chemistry to animal identification and human impact.

The camp will include three (3) days of field experience on the Anacostia River, including: a canoe trip, a boat trip, and wetland grass planting. Campers will also learn about the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, how we impact it, and how we can protect it. There is not cost to attend the Watershed Explorers Cost as all materials, transportation, the canoe trip, and the boat trip are included in the program.

Students can select from two (2) week-long sessions: July 9-13 or July 23-27.

To apply to the Watershed Explorers Camp, students must:

Attend a Washington, DC public or public charter school;

Be enrolled in or entering grades 6-8
in September 2012;

Request a science teacher to complete the teacher recommendation form;

Be interested in biology, environmental science, or general science; and

Be covered by health insurance.

Applications are available online
and can be submitted to:

Watershed Explorers Camp

National Aquarium Education Department

14^th St. and Constitution Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20230

Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2012.