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 Thursday, February 9, 2012 Dive into Summer Camps at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Registration begins March 12; camps run June-August Scripps Institution of Oceanography / University of California, San Diego  Experience live animal encounters during summer camps. These fun and engaging ocean science programs — designed for ages 4-15 — inspire understanding and stewardship of the ocean and its inhabitants. Camps run from June 25-Aug. 24. Registration begins March 12. Experience live animal encounters, hands-on activities and field excursions for an entire week or just a day. Camps feature amazing ocean creatures, gooey dissections, the remarkable world of sharks, adventures in oceanography and the chance to learn how to surf and snorkel. Birch Aquarium's Summer Learning Adventure Camps are accredited by the American Camp Association. This nationally recognized accreditation ensures the aquarium meets more than 300 quality standards and provides a safe and nurturing environment for campers. In addition, our instructors receive training through Kids Included Together, an organization committed to providing learning opportunities for children with and without disabilities. Information about Summer Learning Adventure Camps as well as class descriptions can be found online. Book online or call 858-534-7336. Camps often sell out, so early reservations are encouraged. Camp Spotlight: Sea Slugs - PreK-K Weeklong, half-day camp; $210 Dive into a week of fun! Explore the ocean and the magnificent wonders found beneath the waves without leaving the aquarium. Learn about jiggling jellies, scuttling crabs, slip-sliding snails, toothy sharks and massive mammals! This engaging camp features hands-on activities, games, role-playing and live animals. Ocean Playground - Grades 1-2 Weeklong, half-day camp; $210 What would it be like to grow up in the ocean? Discover how sharks, otters, turtles, penguins and sea stars grow and survive in their watery homes. Make and take home fun educational projects incorporating these exciting discoveries. Each session features stories, interactive games, aquarium visits and live animal interactions.  Explore ocean science with Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Weeklong, full-day camp; $365 Learn about San Diego's local ocean habitats and discover the amazing adaptations of the animals that live there. During visits to Birch Aquarium and local beaches, hands-on projects will help to develop understanding of our ocean. Explore your creative side as you see how artists around the world present their respect for the ocean. Shark Encounters - Grades 4-6 Weeklong, half-day camp; $255 Become a shark expert as you spend the week investigating and encountering a variety of sharks. Learn about shark biology, behavior and conservation through observation and hands-on activities. Snorkel with local sharks and meet Scripps Institution of Oceanography shark researchers. Surfing Into Science - Grades 7-9 Weeklong, full-day camp; $395 Surf's up! Dive into the perfect blend of ocean sports, beach exploration and marine science activities. Hone your surfing and oceanographic skills as you learn how beach shape and the ocean bottom play important roles in the waves we ride. Go snorkeling and kayaking to observe animals that share the waves with us. About Birch Aquarium at Scripps Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps scientists on climate, earth and ocean science and features five dozen interactive elements. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Birch Aquarium has an annual attendance of more than 405,000, including 45,000 school children. # # # Note to broadcast and cable producers: University of California, San Diego provides an on-campus satellite uplink facility for live or pre-recorded television interviews. Please phone or e-mail the media contact listed above to arrange an interview.
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