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Weekly Sessions
9AM - 1PM Monday -
Friday
Spring Break 2012
March 5 - 9
March 12 - 16
March 19 - 23
March 26 - 30
April 2 - 6
April 9 - 13
April 16 - 20
April 23 - 27
Summer Camp 2012
May 14 - 18
May 21 - 25
May 29 - April 1
June 4 - 8
June 11 - 15
June 18 - 22
June 25 - 29
July 2,3,5,6
July 9 - 13
July 16 - 20
July 23 - 27
July 30 - August 3
August 6 - 10
August 13 - 17
August 20 - 24
August 27 - 31
September 3 - 7
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561-316-2340
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Update: May 2011
Recently, as of Summer 2011, Dive In Snorkeling Camp is celebrating its 10 year anniversary!
Now, your child will receive $20 OFF to celebrate 10 great years up on the
pristine beaches of jupiter island! Call Today, Register Now, and you will
qualify for this discount. 561-316-2340 |
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Article from The Jupiter Courier: 6/21/2006
Snorkeling camp whets interest in marine ecology
Libby Greene (Libby.greene@scripps.com)
Whether its searching for hermit
crabs or finding fish while snorkeling, Dive In Snorkeling
camp gives kids a chance to discover new things and have fun, while learning
simultaneously.
Ongoing for 10 years, Terry Kimball's camp is located all around Jupiter,
from Du Bois park to Jupiter peaches to the Intracoastal waterway.
Kimball has kept the camp at the Intracoastal now for four years, noting he
looks at the natural flow of the Jupiter Inlet when choosing a spot for the
camp.
The area offers water that flows clear all the way up to Martin County.
The campers do head across the street to the beach sometimes, but the
water is usually too rough for snorkeling in the ocean, Kimball said
recently.
Kimball was born and reared in Jupiter and has seen a lot of changes. There
aren't many places with natural species, and I knew children would enjoy
seeing this, he said.
They're inside all the time, this gives the kids a break from the TV and
computer, Kimball said, emphasizing the importance for children to get
outdoors.
The camp has from 30 to 35 campers each week between the ages of 5 and 12.
Kimball tries to focus on the younger groups more because other water camps,
like surfing, are geared toward older kids. This camp lets young kids enjoy
water activities, too, he said.
There are eight instructors and four junior instructors to
help campers make the most of their time with Dive In.
All of the kids get really excited, Counselor Keneil Shah said.
Kimball makes sure each group of kids has at least one instructor with them.
With a wide variety of activities, its easy for the kids
to break off into groups to enjoy their favorite interest.
The camp offers snorkeling, fishing, cast netting, blue crab trapping, and a
little hiking.
The campers are able to learn about conservation and appreciate
more about the environment and ecosystem, Kimball said.
Campers also have a chance to do marine life collecting and identification,
but Kimball makes sure everything they find is released.
I love when I get to snorkel, said Camper Mikayla Rickard, 8.
You get to find really cool shells, hermit crabs and fish.
Unlike other camps, Kimball is proud of the fact that
his camp provides all of the needed
equipment including snorkels and nets, and also has snacks available for the
campers.
During Thursdays session, campers could choose to participate in a sand
castle contest on the beach.
First prize would earn them a new fishing pole, second a new cast net, and
third a snorkel set.
With such a wide variety of activities and plenty of expertise and
enthusiasm from instructors,
Dive In Snorkeling is able to make learning about marine life interesting
for the campers.
The snorkeling and being with my friends are my favorite part, said Camper
Blake Boyle, 9. Its just like you're a fish and you can see underwater life.
Libby Greene (Libby.greene@scripps.com)
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