Special Summer Camps
Summer Program Descriptions

“Water Wizards”

(Contact your local Rural Youth Services Program for more info!)

&

“Cayuga Explorers” Open-Enrollment Camps

Session #1: June 30-July 1

Session #2: August 18-21

Contact the Ithaca Youth Bureau, (607) 273-8364 or

www.ithacayouthbureau.org for registration.

Become an environmental scientist on Cayuga Lake! As the junior crew of the M/V Haendel, a working education/research vessel, participants will learn boating skills, explore cool places and legends, and apply their science knowledge as they gain experience as field ecologists!

Program Summary:

Campers will spend each morning exploring the human and natural history of Cayuga Lake aboard the M/V Haendel- the fully licensed host vessel for the Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom Project. The Floating Classroom works with regional universities and colleges to present high-quality science-based experiences for youth; however, our summer programs also feature art and story-telling, fun and games! At the beginning of each session, participants learn boating safety and skills, and are introduced to lake-study techniques and activities. Once everyone feels comfortable, campers will get to set the agenda for the week based on their interests. We might investigate lake legends, aquatic creatures, or the impact of global climate change on Cayuga Lake. Along with time on the lake each day, we will visit parks and explore a few streams before they enter the lake. At the end of each session, campers will have an opportunity to present their findings to family and friends.

Typical Day:

8:30-9:00am Warm-up activity and discussion laying out the day’s schedule and objectives.

9:15am-12:15pm Board M/V Haendel. Over the course of the cruise, we’ll likely

· visit several points on the lake, for water and biological testing, etc.

· stop at a shoreline location to stretch legs, etc.

· have a mid-morning snack (bathroom is available on-board.)

12:00-12:15pm Wrap-up and planning for tomorrow.

12:15-12:30pm Campers are picked up.

Location: Depending on the session, we will launch from the Ithaca Farmers’ Market, or from Cornell’s East Shore Sailing Marina on East Shore Drive (Rt. 34B).

Registration Information: Tiohero Tours staff are available to answer your questions, or contact Ithaca Youth Bureau directly to register.

Ages: Entering 5^th grade or above.

Program Fee: $200 (Scholarships are available on a needs-based scale.)

Limited Enrollment: 24 campers/session!

The goal of the Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom Project is to provide a
traveling shipboard classroom that provides educators with the necessary
 tools to learn about Cayuga Lake and its watershed.

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