Campers will get to experience the great outdoors in a fun and exciting way with hands-on learning and instruction from Captain John Michael Chappelle. Captain John Michael is a Licensed USCG Boat Captain and experienced Boat Tour Guide. He designed this camp to provide an introductory education of our local marine ecosystem and how to live safely by the water while offering a fun and memorable experience on Weeks Bay. Each day will begin with a devotional from "God is in Nature" and contain a variety of fun and educational activities.

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Day 1 - Water Safety Day

            Begin with the importance of water safety

            Test each child's swimming capabilities

            Learn how to properly wear a life vest

            Paddleboard near the shore in Weeks Bay

            Discuss the importance of always being aware of our surroundings in the water

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Day 2 - Scavenger Hunt Day

             Boat ride on our 24' Sea Hunt bay boat around Weeks Bay, Fish River, and Magnolia River

             Each child will have a checklist of various birds, plants, and marine life we may encounter and check them off as                 we see them

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Day 3 - Sailing Day

             Construct a simple sailboat craft model

             Learn basic concepts of sailing including wind direction and weather

             How to read a compass

             Experiment with blocks & tackle

             Sail around Weeks Bay on our 17' Hobie Getaway catamaran sailboat

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Day 4 - Fishing Day

            Learn how a fishing rod and reel work

            Practice casting

            How to bait a hook

            Go fishing on our 24' Sea Hunt bay boat in Weeks Bay, Fish River, or Magnolia River

            (Hopefully!) Learn to clean fish afterwards

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Day 5 - Discuss and review everything we have done this week and give the children the option to choose which                             activity they liked best and what they would like to do today.