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The Horn Point Laboratory provides education programs focusing on the science technology engineering and math (STEM) and features the current research of our scientists.  The Teach Ocean Science program provides teachers and students with science-based programs and lessons that promote knowledge and interest about our coastal and ocean systems. 

Our Environmental Science Education Center, located on the Horn Point Laboratory campus, includes computer, microscope and wet lab classrooms, trails along the shoreline of the Choptank River, dorms for overnight stay, and canoe facilities.



Summer 2013 Programs at the Horn Point Laboratory Environmental Science Education Center in Cambridge, MD

June

Experience the “Land and Water Connection” along the Bay.
 5 day, 4 night residential camp for grades 6-8
June 17th – 21st
The Dorchester Soil Conservation District is provider.
For information contact:
Dale Brown at dale.brown@maryland.gov.

National Aquarium Henry Hall Program
“A Week on the Bay”
Four night, five day residential program
June 24-28 for ages 11-13
See full brochure: http://www.aqua.org/learn/student-programs/henry-hall-program

“Chesapeake Science Investigators”
The Bay as a living science laboratory
Four day, three night residential program for rising middle school students
June 30 - July 3 for students going into 7th, 8th or 9th.
To learn more about the CSI program and apply, please contact Julie Harp at CSI@umces.edu

July

“Honeywell Ecosystem Education Program”
Maryland State Department of Education Program for Gifted and Talented
Six night, seven day residential program
July 13-19 for grades 6-8
July 21-27 for grades 8-10
See full brochure: http://www.msde.state.md.us/summercenters2013/13.pdf

“Chesapeake Bay Watershed Investigations” - The National Aquarium”
Maryland State Department of Education Program for Gifted and Talented
A two week-program for students entering grades 7-9.
Week one is a non-residential at the National Aquarium in Baltimore July 1-5
Week two is a residential program at the Horn Point Laboratory, July 8-12
See full brochure: http://www.msde.state.md.us/summercenters2013/14.pdf