Course Information
DolphinCamp is a seven-day program that introduces children to the amazing world of dolphins. Students meet DRC's resident dolphin
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The course includes a unique blend of classroom discussions, observation time, and hands-on activities and proves that learning can be fun! Games and activities are also scheduled every evening at our comfortable dormitory, conducted by the DRC DolphinCamp chaperone. Class sizes average twelve to fourteen students to ensure individualized instruction.
DolphinCamp learning activities differ each year to ensure a new experience for returning students. DolphinCamp courses available for the 2008 season are described below.
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DolphinCamp (AGES 10-12) : |
DolphinCamp (age 10-12)
Discussions and Activities Include: Dolphin Biology, Research, Conservation, Husbandry, Coral Reefs, Sea
Lions, Baleen Whales, Manatees, and more!
Hands-On Activities Include: One Dolphin Dip session, two Deep Water Dolphin
Encounter sessions, and a signal session from the dock.
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DolphinCamp (AGES 13-14) : |
DolphinCamp (age 13-14)
Discussions and Activities Include: Dolphin Biology, Training, Conservation, Husbandry, Coral Reefs, Strandings, Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, and more!
Hands-On Activities Include: One
Dolphin Dip session, two Deep Water Dolphin
Encounter sessions, and a signal session
from the dock.
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Cost
The cost of DolphinCamp is $1500.00 (US). Tuition includes all classroom discussions, activities, meals, lodging, a field trip and a CD of photographs taken of your dolphin interactions throughout the week. The cost of DolphinCamp also includes transportation to and from the Key West Airport at pre-established times that you will be provided after your child is a confirmed student. DolphinCamp tuition also includes the cost of our chaperone, a DRC staff member who resides at the dorm and supervises evening activities.
Prerequisites
Although there are no prerequisites for attending DolphinCamp, applicants should have a strong desire to experience and learn about dolphins and the marine world.
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