Enroll now for Clemson’s Carolina Clear Week at Camp Sewee

Published: May 25, 2010

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NORTH CHARLESTON — Youngsters can get a unique look at coastal South Carolina while learning about the state’s natural heritage and the role rivers play during a camp for 8- to 14-year-olds July 11-16 at Camp Sewee in Awendaw.

The cost for the week is $520. For more information and to register, visit www.clemson.edu/yli/pages/carolinaclear.php or contact Erin Menchhofer of Clemson extension at 843-722-5940.

The week is open to campers statewide.

Campers will learn about tidal creeks, Carolina bays, estuaries and the importance of the state’s barrier islands.

They’ll also become Watershed Ambassadors and be charged with sharing their knowledge of South Carolina’s valuable water resources — including the importance of water quality and stormwater education — and encouraging others on becoming good stewards.

Fun activities include wetland investigations in Francis Marion National Forest, nature hikes and visits to a Carolina bay. The campers also will take part in barrier island exploration and learn about pond ecology water sampling and interpretation.

Campers aged 10 and older can join a Charleston Harbor trawl aboard the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Discovery.

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Carolina Clear
Carolina Clear is a stormwater education and awareness program of the Clemson University Restoration Institute and the Center for Watershed Excellence. The program’s goal is to minimize polluted stormwater runoff by educating the general public, youth, builders, developers, homeowners and government officials about how they can keep water in the state’s streams, rivers and basins as clean as possible.