2012 Winter and Spring Programs for children ages 3-12

Held at the Sportfishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Ocean Parkway, Babylon

Programs for Ages 3-5:

Arctic Animals for Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5 w/ an Adult)
Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home.  How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you!
Sunday, February 26, 2012  •  10 am - 12 noon
Cost: $25 per child (incl. 1 adult, addt’l adult $5)
Pre-registration Required! Space is limited!

Marine Reptiles and their Land Buddies for Pre-Schoolers
(Ages 3-5 w/ an Adult)
Discover what makes a reptile a reptile and what adaptations these creatures have to help them survive in some of the world’s most unique environments. Reptiles from marine environments are covered, along with some of their counterparts from the land. Touch and explore live reptiles and preserved artifacts. Make an awesome herp craft to take home!
Sunday, March 11, 2012  •  10 am - 12 noon
Cost: $25 per child (incl. 1 adult, addt’l adult $5)
Pre-registration Required! Space is limited!

Migration Explorations for Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5 w/ an Adult)
What is migration? Come explore the animals near the shore that migrate! How do they know where to go and why do they go there? How do they know when it’s time to move and how do they make their way back? Just a few questions we’ll discover answers to as we learn about and touch some live animals, take a migration walk and make a craft on the go!
Sunday, April 15, 2012  •  10 am - 12 noon
Cost: $25 per child (incl. 1 adult, addt’l adult $5)
Pre-registration Required! Space is limited!

Jr. Marine Biologist
Looking for a unique way to spend time with your preschooler? Join us for a fun-filled two hours as you and your child learn about the marine environment. This very special program includes hands-on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft. This is a great way to introduce your child to marine ecology!
May 13, June 10, Aug 19, Sept 21, or Sept 23
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25/child (includes 1 adult, each addt’l adult $5)
Pre-registration Required! Space is limited!


Programs for Ages 6-12:

Marine Reptiles and their Land- Based Buddies
Discover what makes a reptile a reptile and what adaptations these creatures have to help them survive in some of the world’s most unique environments.  Reptiles from marine environments are covered, along with some of their terrestrial counterparts. Live reptiles that we will have for petting include a panther chameleon, ball python, corn snake, bearded dragon, painted turtle and a diamondback terrapin. We will have preserved sea turtle artifacts. Make a cold-blooded critter craft to bring home!
(Ages 6-8) Wed. February 22, 2012, 9:30am -12noon  OR 1:00-3:30pm
(Ages 9-12) Thurs. February 23, 2012, 9:30am -12noon OR 1:00-3:30pm
Cost: $30 per child
Location: Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Babylon
Pre-registration Required! Space is limited! This is a drop-off program.

Spring Beach Walk
Come and explore the beautiful sandy beaches of Long Island’s South Shore with us! We’ll look for marine creatures that call the salt marsh and barriers beaches home, and learn some fun facts about them. Make sure to dress for the weather as we’ll be walking outdoors for 1.5 hours. Weather permitting. This is a drop-off program.
(Ages 6-8)    Wed. April 11, 2012, 9:30-11:30 am
(Ages 9-12) Thurs. April 12, 2012, 9:30-11:30 am
Cost: $25 per child
Location: Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Babylon
Pre-registration Required! Space is limited! This is a drop-off program.

2012 Winter and Spring Programs

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