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Environmental Investigators
Environmental Investigators is an exciting hands-on overview of environmental science and the different subjects the correlate with it. This is a field-based camp, with at least half of the time spent collecting data from local waterways, forests and near-shore environments along Pensacola's beautiful Gulf Coast. Data analysis will be performed in various state-of-the-art UWF campus labs. Please remember to wear closed-toe shoes and to bring a water bottle and sunscreen each day.
Students will learn about:
- Soils
- Coastal and Aquatic Studies
- Forest and Tree-Ring sciences
- Weather
- Global Positioning
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Grades »
Incoming Grades 7-10
Dates »
July 8-12 2013
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Instructor »
Location »
UWF Main Campus- Pensacola
Bldg 13, Room 214
Cost »
$155.00
Ways to Enroll »
Enroll online via our secure registration and payment system, or call the Continuing Education Student Support Center at 850-473-7468 Mon. to Fri. - 8am to 5pm. Questions? Contact Us »
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of Environmental Investigators, campers will expect to have a broad overview of what environmental science encompasses and gain experience collecting data in the field and analyzing data in a lab.
Students will display their data visually using GIS and will present their maps on Friday afternoon.
Extended Camp »
Does your child need an extended stay option before or following his or her summer program?
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More Programs »
You are invited to browse our Summer 2013 Camp Schedule to find more camps that fit your child's interest.