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The Field Program
three-day experiential courses
For students entering Grades 9–12
10 am–4 pm, Tuesday through Thursday
with a Thursday evening session from 7-10 pm
Fee: $300 M / $360 NM, per week
The Field Program is an amazing opportunity for you to immerse yourself in a topic alongside career professionals.
Our three courses—Mysteries of Marine Science, Extreme Outdoors, and Nature Photography—provide very different experiences reflecting the different natures of the subject matter.
Below is a daily breakdown of what your schedule may look like. Please note that plans can change due to weather, logistics, or the group or instructors changing needs. To get more specific information about our programs, please contact us:
508-349-2615
wellfleet@massaudubon.org
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August 4-6
Mysteries of Marine Science
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Tuesday:
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Visit an active oyster reef restoration project and help scientists assess oyster density and growth and do core sampling to look for invertebrate worms Meet scientist Owen Nichols from the Center for Coastal Studies and learn about on-going squid population and distribution research.
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Meet scientist Carol Krill Carson, and assist her in identifying individual whales and ocean sunfish that have been sighted off our coast. We’ll also help her with a seal or dolphin necropsy to determine cause of death.
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Participate in ongoing field research investigating the cutting edge issue of salt marsh dieback—it is believed a nocturnal crab is to blame. Then continue our crab investigations with a trip to monitoring stations in Black Duck Creek to collect, measure, and monitor various crab and invertebrate species (including juvenile horseshoe crabs).
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Thursday
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Visit the marsh at night to view the feeding masses of nocturnal marsh crabs. Then travel to a local beach to relax around a campfire and discuss our week. |
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August 11-13
Extreme Outdoors
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Tuesday:
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Gain leadership skills and self-confidence (and have fun) as we bike through the Provincelands. We hope to make it all the way to the ocean for an amazing view.
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Attempt to complete a low ropes course and experience the thrill of a zip line at Camp Burgess and Hayward’s challenge course facility on the upper Cape. We’ll need to work as a team and, of course, we’ll put safety first! |
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Spend the day kayaking and snorkeling at various locations on the outer Cape. Also, using orienteering skills, find your way through a natural marsh maze.
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Thursday
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In Nickerson State Park on our last evening together we’ll canoe one of the deepest kettle ponds on the outer Cape and relax as we reflect on the week’s adventures. |
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August 18-20
Nature Photography
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Tuesday:
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Meet Bob Speare, your instructor for the week, and see some of his amazing photos as he covers the basics of nature photography and gets us all on the same page. Then head out on the trails to practice what you’ve learned and take your own amazing photos.
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We’ll take our skills to a new location, Long Pasture Sanctuary in Barnstable, and explore the beautiful vistas and hidden beauty that are found there.
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Thursday: Learn more advanced photographic skills as we explore various locations on the outer Cape through our lens.
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Thursday
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At a sunset shoot at Boat Meadow Creek we should get some amazing shots to take home for posterity! |
*And Remember…
WAYS TO SAVE MONEY:
- Cape Cod Resident Discount. Send proof of enrollment in a Cape Cod school along with your registration and you’ll receive $25 off per week.
- Refer a friend and you’ll receive $25 off per week of camp.
- Financial assistance. Applications are due May 1, 2009.
Please feel free to call 508-349-2615 with any further questions or comments that you may have.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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