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The Carmine Environmental Center at Camp Arrowhead is a non-profit environmental education facility dedicated to the promotion of environmental education and appreciation. Situated on the scenic shores of Rehoboth Bay, the center is bordered by wetlands, woodland forest, and the bay.
Learning opportunities abound in this richly diverse ecosystem. Our educational programs are designed to be experiential, providing ample opportunity for responsible exploration of marine, wetland, and woodland habitats. The center offers a lab component with certain of the programs to further enhance the overall learning experience.
Programs are offered for ages pre-school through adult, and are geared to the age and cognitive level of the group. The Carmine Environmental Center is handicapped accessible, enabling us to provide programs for a wide range of students.
Picnic facilities are available for day trip programs. We are also able to offer overnight accommodations for the extended learning experience. Please inquire about our teacher training workshops!
Outdoor Classroom Areas: - Salt Marsh - Inland Bay - Mixed deciduous and coniferous forest Brand new state-of-the-art facility Program director and environmental education facilitator Custom programming 160 acres of bayside habitat Private beach Private pier Picnic areas Self-guided nature trails Disc golf course Athletic field and volley ball court Camp store Overnight accommodations and food service Stargazing observatory equipped with telescopes
This hands on program will give students a close up and personal look at the different life forms, both animal and plant, residing in this marine environment. Using seine nets and other tools, participants will collect a variety of specimens, which will later be identified. The ecology of the bay's inhabitants and the interdependent nature of their lifestyles will be covered. Be prepared to get wet!
Students will learn the fascinating facts surrounding the ancient horseshoe crab. The ecology of the horseshoe crabs anatomy and lifestyle, the crucial role of this animal in the food web, the medical link, myths, and its struggle to survive in an ever-changing world will be some of the topics presented during this program.
This program provides an in-depth look at the complex life web of the wetland habitat. Participants will venture into the wetland by way of a carefully selected access, enabling them to see first hand the resident and migratory animals, and the specially adapted plant species which inhabit this area. Plankton samples will be collected for identification in the lab section of this program. The many significant functions of the marsh will be emphasized, as well as the effects of human impact on this highly productive natural resource.
The ecology of trees, the largest plants on earth, will be explored in this program. Participants will learn of the vital role of trees for use by people and animals, tree anatomy, seed properties, and the most current recycling and conservation efforts. The program will culminate in a woodland hike, followed by a tree inspired craft project.
Discover the intriguing, and sometimes secret lives of nocturnal animals. Students will learn of the similarities and differences between the animals that occupy the daytime world vs. the nighttime world. Through a series of sensory games, children will gain a better understanding of the specially adapted senses of nocturnal animals, and at the same time develop a greater sense of comfort in the world after dark, Nocturnal animal species will also be identified.
Animals have seemingly ingenious ways of surviving in their world. The specialized adaptations that enable them to do this will be discussed in this program. Camouflage and other anatomical attributes, predator/prey relationships, and feeding and parenting strategies will be revealed in this fun-fact filled program. Participatory games will highlight this informational journey into the surprising lives of animals.
Everything from sharks to jellyfish will be covered in this fish ecology program. Students will learn how to use a field guide and key, as well as how to recognize specific biological attributes of different fish, making it easier to identify local species. Sensory games and other activities will be used to help students gain a better understanding of the ways that fish live and survive in their watery world.
This owling program will take place at night,
ideally during the "magic owling hour" of dusk.
Participants will be given information on the ecology of owls,
and pointers on how to look for signs of owls in any given area.
Owl calls will be demonstrated so that even if a sighting does
not occur, a listening opportunity may very well avail itself.
This program stems from our Nightlife program, and is especially
suited for older participants.
Age: 5th grade and up
Cost: $3.00 per person
This program will introduce the participant to
the marine mammals that most often occur in this coastal area.
These include bottlenose dolphins, humpback whales, and several
species of seals. Displays from the Delaware Marine Mammal and
Sea Turtle Stranding team will be utilized in this program,
including gigantic skulls, sperm whale teeth, and the entire
skeleton of a white sided dolphin. Slides depicting these animals
in their natural habitat will be shown. The lives of these
animals, and the human forces that have brought them to the brink
of extinction, will also be presented.
Age: 2nd grade to adult
Cost: $3.00 per person
A variety of birding opportunities will be
offered, including on-site and off-site tours.
Birding/Kayaking programs are also available.
Age: Adult
Cost: $3.00 per person on-site. Cost for
kayaking and off-site programs will vary.
Participants will be presented with the ecology
of owls as birds of prey. They will learn what a pellet is, how
it is formed, etc., and will then proceed to dissect the pellet
to find the skeleton from the owl's last meal. Bones will be
glued to a card and labeled, and the prey will be identified by
using identification charts.
Age: 2nd grade and up
Cost: $3.00 per person
Eclipses, Crescents, and Moonshadows
Eclipses, both lunar and solar, the phases of
the moon, and the relationship between the earth, sun and moon
will be the astronomical topics covered in this program.
Participants will have the chance to use the Center's state of
the art telescope to do some moon gazing from the observation
deck, weather permitting.
Age: 4th grade through adult
Cost: $3.00 per person
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Reservations for educational programs need to be made with the CEC director at least 2 weeks prior to the requested date. Programs will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis so it is in the best interest of the visiting group to schedule as far in advance as possible.
In the event of inclement weather, an alternative indoor program will be offered. If possible, the program may be rescheduled for a future date. This option will be left to the discretion of the director, and will be based on availability and feasibility. If the alternative program is refused by the visiting group, and another date cannot be rescheduled, a fee may be incurred by the group.
Cancellations must be made at least 30 days prior to the scheduled date. A fee of $25.00 will be charged to groups canceling less than 30 days prior to their scheduled date.
Payment is due upon arrival at the center.
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