The Milford Marine Institute acquired a 19th century sperm whale tooth, which will be available for handling by campers at its spring and summer camps. Photo by Tim Chaucer.
The Milford Marine Institute recently acquired a large 19th century sperm whale tooth which will be shown to campers during its spring and summer camps. At the camps, campers will be able to hold this rare marine object.
“We are great practitioners of ‘hands on’ history where our campers are able to hold rare ancient native American artifacts, marine specimens such as whale baleen or antique bird mounts from our museum,” said director Tim Chaucer.
This is the 39th year that the Milford Marine Institute has operated its science and art oriented camps in conjunction with the Milford Recreation Department.
The Marine Biology Science/Art A camp will meet at the Tri Beach Neighborhood Center on Hillside Avenue from June 20 to June 24. Campers will study nine marine habitats and the whales, dolphins, porpoise, sea turtles, fish, sharks, seals and mollusks which inhabit them. Campers will choose favorite marine animals and draw them on a pine board, have them cut out and learn to sand and paint their marine art. The camp is open to ages 6 and up with those age 11 and up acting as junior counselors.
The Marine Biology Science/Art B camp will meet at the Tri Beach Neighborhood Center on Hillside Avenue from June 27 to July 1. Campers will study nine marine habitats and the whales, dolphins, porpoise, sea turtles, fish, sharks, seals, and mollusks which inhabit them. Campers will create a marine mollusk board using the Latin and common names of the animals. Campers will also choose favorite marine mammals and draw them on a pine board which will be cut, sanded and painted to create a work of marine art. This camp is open to campers 7 and up with campers 11 and up acting as junior counselors.
Bird Identification Art Camp will meet at the Tri Beach Neighborhood Center on Hillside Avenue from July 12 to July 15. Campers will learn to identify birds from mounted species, from observations at differing habitats, from field guides and from posters. Campers will choose favorite birds, draw them on pieces of pine, then learn to sand and paint birds to create a work of ornithological art. This camp is open to those 6 and up with children age 11 and up acting as junior counselors.
Archaeology/Native Culture Camp A will meet at the Gulf Pond Museum on Gulf Pond from July 18 to July 22, and camp B will meet from July 25 to July 29. Campers will learn the history and culture of the Paugussett people. They will hold ancient tools and spend three days working at an archaeological dig at an actual historic Native American village site. This camp is open to 9 and 10-year old campers, with those 12 and up acting as junior counselors.
For more information about these science/art camps, call the Milford Marine Institute at 203-874-4000 or 203-988-0918.