Birdwatching year-round Learn about avian characteristics and adaptations for flight. Hike through forest and meadow looking and listening for birds and searching for their nests. Students will learn proper use of binoculars , study stuffed bird specimens and learn local bird songs. Program emphasis varies according to ELRs by grade and teacher request. Then don raingear for an investigation of Camp Long's woods in winter.
Students learn the challenges of life in the tide zone and adaptations animals have to survive.
Get to know crabs, seastars, nudibranchs and how they live. Come join us at Camp Longs glacier for some fun in learning basic rappelling skills. Students will work closely with two climbing instructors to develop introductory technical skills of rappelling, climbing safety, safety equipment use, and knot tying. This will be a boost to self-confidence, responsibility, and trust. The program is two hours long and can accommodate a maximum of 15 students.