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T H E U LT I M AT E M A G A Z I N E F O R C A M P E R S , P A R E N T S & FA M I L I E S
Marine Science
Summer Camp
on a Historic Treasure
Magical
Moments
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Drills, Skills,
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Why the World
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Contents
March 2014
TIC
ART EDITOR
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CAMP VEGA
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KEYSTONE SCIENCE SCHOOL
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SCHOONER AJ MEERWALD SUMMER CAMP
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NORTHWEST SOCCER CAMP
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MASS AUDUBON
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STONE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES
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EASTER SEALS COLORADO
Wishesh Info Media
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SPRUCE LAKE
DISTRIBUTED AND POWERED BY
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SUMMER MUSIC WEST
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CAMP SEWATARO
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WHY THE WORLD NEEDS SUMMER CAMP
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CAMP CHATEGAUGAY
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OCEANS OF FUN
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MOUNTAIN CAMP WOODSIDE
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EVENTS CALENDAR
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SCOTTSDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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SUMMER STUDY
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MINNESOTA INSTITUTE OF TALENTED YOUTH
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TEN WAYS TO REDUCE INJURIES AND ILLNESSES IN CAMP
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TIC
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CAMP SEQUOIA
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CAMP WEKEELA
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SUMMER CAMPS PODCAST (CAMP FARWELL, CHELEY
COLORADO)
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CAMP CATEGORIES
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CAMP DIRECTORY
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Jeff Merhige, Seth Oglesby, Eric Kauffman,
Cliff McCrath, Barry Garst, PH.D, Linda Ebner
Erceg, R.N., M.S., P.H.N
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Schooner AJ Meerwald
Summer Camps
Hauling on the natural manila lines to
the beat of a sea shanty and watching
the heavy canvas sails go up is how it all
begins. As the sails catch the wind, we are
underway without the aid of an engine.
The fresh sea air stimulates all of the
senses. The wind in the rigging and the
waves against the wooden hull of the ship
are the only sounds you hear. This is the
sound of tranquility. The hustle and bustle
of everyday life is soon forgotten.
Our journey has a purpose... to learn
as much as possible about sailing, the
surrounding environment, ourselves and
our shipmates in the time that we have
together.
The ship is a historic treasure. Built in 1928
in Dorchester, NJ to oyster on the Delaware
Bay, the Schooner AJ Meerwald was fully
restored and began a new chapter in her
life as an environmental education vessel
in 1996. Stepping aboard is like stepping
back in time. The authenticity of the
restoration combined with old images
of her heyday provides a living history
experience.
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The ship has the honor of being designated
New Jersey’s Official Tall Ship. Based in Bivalve,
NJ, she travels to various ports around the state.
Summer ports of call typically include Jersey City
(Liberty State Park), Long Beach Island / Barnegat
Bay, Atlantic City and Cape May among others.
Every year, the ship’s itinerary includes day- and
week-long summer camps for youth.
Sailor For A Day Camp is a oneday experience where up to
25 campers (between the
ages of 10 and 16) learn
how to sail and about the
surrounding environment.
Young sailors take a turn
at the helm and bow
watch, plot the course
on the navigation
chart,
experience
the
mechanical
advantage of the
simple machines
onboard,
tie
some salty knots
and learn a bit
about the theory
behind
the
sailing.
An equal amount of time is spent learning about the
environment around us. A 16’ otter trawl is used to see
first-hand what kind of marine life lives in the water. A
plankton net and microscope allows us to observe the
bottom of the marine food web. Live oysters provide
an anatomy lesson about this keystone species. Water
sampling is done to assess the health of the waterways.
The signature watershed station heightens awareness
about our individual impacts on the environment which
supports the local marine life.
The day is balanced out with quiet observation time, sea
shanties and games.
Maritime Camp is a 5-day, 4-night experience for up to
12 campers (between the ages of 13 and 17). The content
is much the same as Sailor For A Day Camp with time
to get much deeper into all aspects of the experience.
Additionally, campers become an integral part of the
crew... standing watches, cooking in the galley, cleaning
the ship, sleeping in the bunks and living the life of a
sailor. Conserving resources and monitoring waste is
imperative for a vessel at sea. Living a low-impact lifestyle
for a week is part of the experience.
A week aboard also means travelling more nautical miles,
observing more natural beauty (sunrises, sunsets, the
night sky, dolphins and other marine life, etc.), having
more time to reflect on the experience and forming a
shipboard community that will last long after the camp
is over.
Maritime Camp ends with a public sail providing the
young sailors with an opportunity to demonstrate their
self-confidence from newly acquired skills and knowledge
to family, friends and the public at large.
Whether for a day or a week, a camp experience on the
Schooner AJ Meerwald is like no other. It is a unique blend
of sail training, environmental science / stewardship,
history and community-building.
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Schooner AJ Meerwald Summer Camp
2014 Schooner AJ Meerwald Camp Schedule
Sailor For A Day Camp (9:00am - 4:00pm)
June 25 from Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
July 2 from Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
July 16 from Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
July 30 from somewhere around Barnegat Bay (exact port TBD)
August 6 from Gardner’s Basin, Atlantic City, NJ
August 13 from Utsch’s Marina, Cape May, NJ
August 20 from Utsch’s Marina, Cape May, NJ
August 27 from Utsch’s Marine, Cape May, NJ
Maritime Camp (9:00 am Monday thru 4:00 pm Friday)
July 7 - 11 (from and to Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ)
July 21 - 25 (from Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ to somewhere around Barnegat Bay, exact port TBD)
2014 Pricing Schedule:
Sailor For A Day and Maritime Camp
reservations can be made online at
http://bayshorecenter.org/
with full credit card payment. Deposits
for Maritime Camp or other forms of
payment can be made by calling the
Shipboard Program Coordinator at
856-785-2060 ext. 107.
The Schooner AJ Meerwald is owned
and operated by the non-profit
Bayshore Center at Bivalve. The ship is a
U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessel. The
shipboard crew of eight are trained in
all aspects of sailing and safety aboard
the ship.
More information about the ship,
the organization behind it and the
educational programs that it offers
can be found on the website noted
above. Questions can be directed to
the Shipboard Program Coordinator at
education@bayshorecenter.org or at
the number above.
Sailor For A Day Camp - $70 per camper
Maritime Camp - $750 per camper ($150 deposit required at time of reservation)
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