Discover Our National Treasures
With the SWS Children’s Program!

Calling all Wetlanders, old and new!
Spend the week in our Nation’s Capitol exploring rivers, museums,
 and searching for hidden secrets. Have fun with old friends and make
new ones while taking journeys to discover our National Treasures.

Details

Once again SWS is teaming with Environmental Concern to offer the Wetlander’s Program, a marvelous week of exploration and discovery.. All children ages 5-12 years old are invited to participate in this four day treasure seeking adventure. 

Starting on Tuesday May 27^th everyone will come together to greet old friends, make new ones, play games and embark on a boat ride.  The Potomac River group will experience Washington DC on a famous Duck Tour ending in a river ride on their name sake.  The Anacostia River group will enjoy an afternoon pontoon journey on the Anacostia River.  Throughout the week, Wetlanders will use maps and compasses, travel the subway and go on a scavenger hunt through the Natural History Museum ending with an IMAX. Friday both groups will spend the day in Rock Creek Park exploring the nature center, hiking and talking with rangers.  Each Wetlander will create a personal treasure chest filled with memories from their week of discovery that they can take home

Dates: The Children’s Program will be held from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 27^th,  8:00 am to 12:00pm on Wednesday May 28^th , 8:30am to 5:00 pm on Thursday May 29^th  and From 8:30 to 3:00 pm on Friday May 30^th.

Ages: The Children’s Program is suitable for children ages 5-12. The children will be divided into two groups: the Anacostia, ages 5-9, and the Potomac, ages 10-12. The groups will participate in age-appropriate activities during each excursion and at the Convention Center.

Onsite Registration: On-site registration will be accepted for the Children’s Program, space permitting. Advanced notice is appreciated.

Medical Information and Field Trip Permission Forms: A medical information sheet and field trip permission slip needs to be filled out for each child before your child can participate in the Children’s Program. These forms will be made available upon registration.

Parent Volunteers Needed: Parent volunteers are needed for all field trips. Please indicate your interest on your registration form or contact Casey King at Youth.edu@wetland.org. 
 

Why does SWS offer the Wetlander Program?

• Offers an educational opportunity for children: Children will participate in hands-on activities and field trips that emphasize conservation ecology. Furthermore, the children have a chance to explore and experience the natural history of a new area, since many families travel to the conference from other regions.

• Increases conference participation: A Children’s Program enables families to attend the conference with their children.  The program follows the schedule of the conference so adults are free to attend day-time sessions feeling secure that their children are protected, well supervised and having fun.

• Expands the awareness of SWS in the community: The Children’s Program is designed to take advantage of local sites, events and places of interest.  Through networking and utilization of the host community, knowledge and understanding of SWS is increased.
   

Questions?
Contact Terry Doss tdoss@biohabitats.com or 973.868.2238