Apalachin Community Press, August 2000
Waterman Center

Waterman Conservation Education Center is 
at 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY (607) 625-2221.
Call Waterman Center to register for these programs.

Little People, Big People
August 9, 16, 23, Wed, 10:30-11:30am
A weekly nature class for three- and four-year-olds and their "big people." $12 for members, $16 for non-members.

Little Tiny People Hike at Brick Pond
August 8, Tuesday, 9:30-10:30am
Children three and younger will explore Brick Pond in Owego and look for ducks, turtles, frogs, and beavers. Free for members, $2 non-members.

Full Moon Hike
August 15, Tuesday, 8:00 pm
Hike in the beauty of a full moon. Free for members, $2 non-members.

Children's Luncheon on Hiawatha Island
August 17, Thursday, 11:30am-1pm
Children ages 6 and under (and their grownups) are invited to a special lunch on Hiawatha Island. They will ride the pontoon boat to the island, have lunch under some tall old trees, and explore this beautiful island. Bring your own lunch. No older siblings. $5 for members, $8 for non-members. Rain date is August 21.

Compass Class for Beginners
August 19, Saturday, 10am to Noon
Navigate through the woods and fields on Hiawatha Island. The class size is limited to the capacity of the boat - nine children and the teacher, Scott MacDonald. Participants must be 10 or older. Bring a lunch. $9 for members, $12 for non-members.

Summer Camp
Weeks 7-9 are for children ages 5 to 12. Week 10 is for ages 12 - 16. $75 for members, $85 for non-members.

Week 7 - Hiawatha Adventures
August 7-11, Mon-Friday
Campers will take several trips to Hiawatha Island and discover local history and what makes this island so special.

Week 8 - Beautiful Bugs
August 14-18, Monday-Friday
Campers will find insects and explore their ways.

Week 9 - Wet 'n' Wild
August 21-25, Monday - Friday
Another visit to Hiawatha Island and lots of chances to visit the creek and the wet areas.

Week 10 - Wilderness Survival
August 28-September 1, Mon-Friday
A special week for 12- to 16-year-olds interested in learning about basic outdoor survival, camping, and map and compass reading.