Youth Ocean Explorers Summer Program Brochure
YOUTH OCEAN EXPLORERS SUMMER PROGRAM "WHERE LEARNING COMES TO LIFE AND THE OCEAN IS YOUR CLASSROOM." CONTACT US Phone: 340-693-1672 E-mail: howard.forbes@uvi.edu Website: vimas.uvi.edu Find us on Social Media @UVI-CMES HOW TO APPLY Applications for the Youth Ocean Explorers Summer Program are available online at vimas.uvi.edu and will need to be completed by both the student and parent/guardian. Scholarships are available. Contact us to see if you are eligible. OUR PROGRAM The Youth Ocean Explorers Summer Program is a 4-week marine science-based summer program open to students in grades 7-12. Each week, students learn about new concepts in science while using the environment as their classroom. WHAT DO WE DO Students are exposed to research tools and techniques used by scientists. We incorporate the use of hands-on, real-world, scientific experiments that encourage students to become more comfortable in the field and practice critical thinking skills. RESEARCH. CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Students have the opportunity to connect and learn from a variety of scientists during the program. …
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YOUTH OCEAN EXPLORERS SUMMER PROGRAM "WHERE LEARNING COMES TO LIFE AND THE OCEAN IS YOUR CLASSROOM." CONTACT US Phone: 340-693-1672 E-mail: howard.forbes@uvi.edu Website: vimas.uvi.edu Find us on Social Media @UVI-CMES HOW TO APPLY Applications for the Youth Ocean Explorers Summer Program are available online at vimas.uvi.edu and will need to be completed by both the student and parent/guardian. Scholarships are available. Contact us to see if you are eligible. OUR PROGRAM The Youth Ocean Explorers Summer Program is a 4-week marine science-based summer program open to students in grades 7-12. Each week, students learn about new concepts in science while using the environment as their classroom. WHAT DO WE DO Students are exposed to research tools and techniques used by scientists. We incorporate the use of hands-on, real-world, scientific experiments that encourage students to become more comfortable in the field and practice critical thinking skills. RESEARCH. CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Students have the opportunity to connect and learn from a variety of scientists during the program. Each scientist adds a unique element to the program that helps students to explore the many career paths in Science. EDUCATE. The Youth Ocean Explorers Summer Program teaches students to love our ocean and develop a sense of environmental stewardship. Students learn about our marine animal and plant life in the Virgin Islands whilst enjoying the ocean. MENTORSHIP. With a 3:1 student to counselor ratio, we ensure that each student is paired with a mentor that helps to facilitate each lessons and activity. This training helps mentors develop better communication skills and students benefit from professional development.