July 9-13 the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and Nauticus National Maritime Center in Norfolk, Va. will co-sponsor a summer science camp for children ages 9-12 to explore the life of the bay on a kayaking trip following the footsteps of Capt. John Smith of the Jamestown Settlement.

The deadline to apply is April 30.

Students will examine artifacts from the USS Monitor shipwreck; build and operate ROVs (remotely operated vehicles); dissect crabs and oysters; conduct water quality analyses; and navigate on a NOAA research vessel.

A limited number of Student Scholarships available for qualified students. Contact Andrew Larkin at Andrew.w.larkin@noaa.gov or visit the summer science camp webpage for more information.

3/16/2007