Sound to Sea Day Camp Program

Program Description
After a week of summer laziness, the lamentations begin, “There’s nothing to do! I’m bored,” your child moans. It doesn’t help to remind them that a few short weeks ago, they were begging to get out of school. So, let Summer Sound to Sea Environmental Day Camp pull your kids out of the summer vacation doldrums. Trinity Center of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina offers half-week and full-week summer camp programs to rising 1st through 6th graders. Each session allows kids the opportunity to learn about the habitats on Bogue Banks and join in games, crafts and activities with ecological themes.

Have you tired of answering questions like “Mom, Dad! Why is the ocean salty? Why is the sky blue? What kind of frog is this one I have in my pocket?” Let the Sound to Sea Instructors do it for you from 9am to 4 pm every day for a week. Your child will learn an amazing amount of information without realizing there is anything more to it than having fun.

All of our sessions accommodate a maximum of 36 youth who are divided into 3 groups of 12 students (based on age). An experienced Sound to Sea Instructor leads each small group. Our Sound to Sea Staff includes qualified teaching personnel with college degrees in related fields such as biology, chemistry, marine science and botany.

This summer, youth will explore the habitats on Trinity Center’s 62-acre property. They use dip nets in the sound and pond to find out more about the biology of the various creatures that creep, swim and crawl around on a barrier island. The students then have the opportunity for a closer look, as we put some of the marine organisms we find in our Nature Center’s five salt and fresh water aquariums. The campers also have the chance to explore the maritime forest and learn about the animals that live among the cedars, live oaks, pines and vines. In the afternoon, students use items they have collected on the trails to create all kinds of art and music. And last, no beach camp would be complete without some time on the sand. So each camp day finishes with some time on the beach to rest and think about the day’s activities.

Typical Schedule

9am Arrival – Group Games
9:30 Sound Class
11:15 Lunch
12:00 Stories and Rest Time
12:30 Multi-Disciplinary Activity
1:30 Snack/Prepare for Beach
2:00 BEACH TIME
3:30 Return to Pavilion
4:00 Departure


2008 Dates

June 11 - 13 (Wednesday - Friday) 9:00am - 4:00pm $105 per child	June 11 - 13 (Wednesday - Friday) 9:00am - 12:00noon $75 per child (Rising Kindergarten Only)
June 16 - 20 (Monday - Friday) 9:00am - 4:00pm $150 per child
June 23 - 27 (Monday - Friday) 9:00am - 4:00pm $150 per child
June 30 - July 4 (Monday - Friday) 9:00am - 4:00pm $150 per child
July 7 - 11 (Monday - Friday) 9:00am - 4:00pm $150 per child
July 14 - 18 (Monday - Friday) 9:00am - 4:00pm $150 per child
July 21 - 25 (Monday - Friday) 9:00am - 4:00pm $150 per child
July 28 - August 1 (Monday - Friday) 9:00am - 4:00pm $150 per child
August 4 - 8 (Monday - Friday) 9:00am - 4:00pm $150 per child
Aug 11 - 13 (Monday - Wednesday) 9:00am - 4:00pm $105 per child	Aug 11 - 13 (Monday - Wednesday) 9:00am - 12:00noon $75 per child (Rising Kindergarten Only)

How and When to Register

To register by phone call (252)247-5600 and ask for the Sound to Sea registrar. Registration by phone will begin no earlier than January 18, 2008.

For a Printable Version of the STS Summer Application Click Here. In order to register by mail we must receive this document along with payment in full.
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher) 

For a Printable Version of the STS Summer Medical Form Click Here. (This is a 3-page document. All three pages are required for first day registration.)
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher) 



Each 5-day session costs $150 per child. 3-day short sessions are $75 for rising kindergartners and $105 for full-day programming. These fees include instruction by Trinity Center’s Sound to Sea Staff, program materials, Summer Sound to Sea T-Shirt, lunchtime beverages and afternoon snacks. Parents provide bag lunches and transportation to and from Trinity Center. So, if you looking for a little rest and relaxation for your summer vacation, call Trinity Center at (252)247-5600 between 9 am and 5 pm for further information, to register by phone, or if you are unable to download the Medical Forms above.