I always knew educating and leading others was something that I would enjoy. But the best part of educating is watching those that I have taught take the reins and share what they have learned. Working at NHMI did just that. I was able to teach classrooms full of kids, challenge their open minds and share with them something I was so passionate about. But the best part came after class, listening to them talk with friends, sharing what they've learned, or being able to identify specimens in the field and seeing that excitement in their eyes and hearing it in their voice. This kind of education is not something you can absorb from a book. They may listen to me talk about it or read it in their text but hands on education will stay with them forever.
As a science instructor at New Found Harbor Marine Institute I was in charge of coordinating trips for schools all across the country. Talking to their teachers to match our curriculum with their classroom goals, scheduling their day to day classroom and field trips as well as their housing arrangements for the duration of their stay. As a lead instructor I was also in charge of other teachers, their schedules and curriculum.
SEACAMP ASSOCIATION, INC.
ABOUT NHMI
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| Cassiopeia Jellyfish |
Seacamp Association, Inc. emerged in 1966 from the cooperative efforts of parents, scientists, business professionals, camp leaders and others dedicated to marine science, to the education of youth, and/or to the values of camping programs and experiences. A 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, this organization operates under the guidance of a Board of Directors.
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| Look carefully- there's a nurse shark in the water! The kids were a bit spooked. |
The organization has operated a summer residential marine science camp program, Seacamp, since 1966. As of January, 1997, approximately 7500 teenagers - hailing from all 50 states and 26 other countries - have attended one of Seacamp's 18-day programs. Although their backgrounds vary, these campers have all shared at least one critical common interest: the importance of oceans and marine life to their world.
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| The flattops we captained to the coral reefs. It took a couple months learning how to navigate and dock boats. There's so much more to reading charts and docking a boat than reading a map and parking a car. |
