PPS Oyster Project Summer Camp

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Paradise Creek Nature Park: Fred W. Beazley River Academy: 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23702, USA
Jun 17 2024
Jun 27 2024

Schedules

Oyster Project Summer Camp (8 day camp) (06/17/2024-06/27/2024) Registration closed

Registration Fee
$6.00
  • Mon8:45 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue8:45 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed8:45 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu8:45 am - 3:30 pm

Description

A two-week, four-day camp will be held from Monday - Thursday.

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 04/09/2024 and ends on 06/17/2024

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 10.

In-person location

Paradise Creek Nature Park: Fred W. Beazley River Academy: 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23702, USA

Description

The PPS Oyster Project camp is a two-week program that takes place at the Paradise Creek Nature Park in Portsmouth.

During the camp, students will have the opportunity to explore the Chesapeake Bay watershed and learn about the significance of oysters. They will also participate in oyster reef restoration activities to help restore the oyster population in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Additionally, the students will work towards combating sea-level rise by creating oyster reefs and will educate the public about the importance of oysters by creating public service announcements and YouTube videos.

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