School Break Programs
- Winter Break
(Feb 18-22) - Easter Break
(Mar 25-29)
Winter Break - Feb 18-22
Students use a variety of scientific tools such as microscopes, field guides and sampling equipment to research specific topics in the fields of ecology, environmental science and marine biology. Learn about the importance of Long Island Sound and conduct experiments to evaluate overall health of the water. Using plankton samples students create their own slides for individual observations using compound and dissecting scopes.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 - 1:00pm
Fee: $40 per day or $160 for entire week
Easter Break - Mar 25-29
Explore Beekman Beach as animals begin to come out for the spring! Learn about the different biological zones of the beach and set recruitment plates and crab pots around our docks and pilings to take a closer look at what's living on the bottom of the bay. Students take different biological samples to gain a greater understanding of Oyster Bay and learn about its importance. Using dissecting and compound microscopes students will discuss and take a closer look at diverse animals found in West Harbor.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 - 1:00pm
Fee: $40 per day or $160 for entire week
