Entries by soundwaters

Rogers Junior Crew

Students from Rogers Middle school are learning the ropes as they become Junior Crew on the Schooner SoundWaters.

Off to Mamaroneck

The crew are enjoying a delightful transit to Mamaroneck NY this afternoon. Come on down and visit the boat Saturday morning from 9am to Noon at the dock in Harbor Island Park in Mamaronek.

A living fossil?

Last summer our Opti campers found horseshoe crabs while sailing out in Holly Pond! They learned about these incredible animals that have been on the planet over 300 million years! Together all of the campers got to hold the horseshoe crab and tag him as part of a research program.   Join us this summer […]

What is the temperature of the water?

Just ask any of the students in the Coastal Science Investigation program! They have been conducting tests on a variety of water parameters from the Long Island Sound watershed including oxygen, temperature and turbidity! Check back to see what their outdoor adventure is next!

The weather is no match for KT Murphy Kindergarten students

The wind and rain did not stop the Kindergarten class from their SoundWaters field science study program today! Every student in the KT Murphy Kindergarten class actively performed water experiments, hands-on form and function analysis of local live animals, including horseshoe crabs, sea stars, flounder,  terrapins and used microscopes to analyze their plankton samples they collected. Thanks […]

Sand Castle Competition!

Sea Star campers had so much fun with their counselors last summer learning about Long Island Sound habitats. A creative way they became more familiar with habitats was designing their own sand castle! They worked with their counselors and friends to build incredible sand castles for some Long Island Sound animals.   Join us again […]

Got Fish??

Bluefish campers had an amazing time fishing last summer. Together they collected fish, crabs, and much more! Join us again for more fun out on the water. Camp SoundWaters will be here before you know it.   Sign up soon!

Only 74 days until Camp SoundWaters 2013!

Let’s go Sea Stars!     Our annual Anything That Floats Race needs the help of sea star campers!  Join us this summer to help design and create a new boat with your team to compete in the race. Come make new friends and work together to win! This session is a ton of fun […]