Community Press, June 2003

Waterman Center 
Waterman Conservation Education Center is
at 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY   (607) 625-2221

Little People, Big People
Tuesdays, 9-10:30 am, 1-2:30 pm
 Little People, Big People is a nature program for 3- and 4-year-olds and an accompanying adult. Each week has a different theme. $2 members, $3 non-members. Pre-registration  required.

Father's Day Breakfast on Hiawatha Island
June 15, 9 - 11 am, Sunday
 Climb aboard the pontoon boat, the Susquehanna Shuttle, for a ride to Hiawatha Island, the Jewel of the Susquehanna. Once there, explore this unique historical site and wildlife refuge. Enjoy a big, farm-style breakfast. Reservations required. $17 members, $20 non-members; children ages 5-12 admitted at half price; children under 5 admitted free.

Strawberry Festival
June 21, Saturday, 9am - 4 pm
 Waterman Center will have an informational booth set up all day. Activities will include children's activities and a bird of prey presentation. See the center's boat, the Susquehanna Shuttle, in the parade. There will also be special tours of Brick Pond during the day.

Acoustic Jams
June 29, Sunday, 1 - 4 pm 
 Do you hear something? Yes! It's music in the auditorium. Come with an instrument and a song to share. Spend a musical afternoon at Waterman.

Summer Day Camp
Weekly, 9 am - 3 pm
 This year's camp promises to be bigger and better than ever. Spend the day hiking the trails, playing games in the field, and exploring the stream and forest. The week-long camps meet 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Pre-registration is required. $85 per week for members, $95 for non-members. Themes for June are: June 23 - 27, Reptiles & Amphibians; June 30 - July 4, Wet & Wild I

Teen Adventure Day Camp
This new program is especially designed to challenge young minds, ages 12 to 17, as they learn about the natural world. Three weeks of courses are planned over the summer featuring Aquatic Studies, Botany, and Zoology. Pre-registration is required. $85 members, $95 non-members.
 The theme for the week of June 30 to July 4 is Aquatic Studies, and includes a July 4 picnic on Hiawatha Island. 


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