Hitting the Road this summer? Why not take Camp-in-a-Box with you?

July 8th, 2021

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Marine Science Camp-in-a-Box arrives at your door complete with all of the supplies needed for investigations like building marine animal models, investigating beach sand, and exploring ocean habitats.  All Marine Science Camp-in-a-Box orders can be shipped via USPS to your location anywhere in the continental U.S.  More information can be found on our website:  https://njseagrant.org/education/marine-science-day-camp/

12 Finalists Announced in the NJ Beach Photo Contest

July 3rd, 2021

The twelve winning photos will be used in the 2022 Desktop Calendars posted on the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium website.

Thank you to all the photographers who submitted such beautiful photos.

Here are the winners that voters selected. Click on each photo to see the full version.

Winners Announced for New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium’s 2021 Favorite Beaches Poll

July 2nd, 2021

We were so pleased to announce the winners of the Favorite Beaches Poll in Ocean City yesterday!

Favorite Beaches by County

Monmouth County

Winner – Spring Lake       Second Place – Asbury Park

Ocean County

Winner – Beach Haven         Second Place – Point Pleasant Beach

Atlantic County

Winner – Brigantine          Second Place – Margate

Cape May County

Winner – Ocean City       Second Place – Sea Isle City

Favorite Beach in New Jersey Overall

Winner –  Ocean City        Second Place – Sea Isle City

Thanks to all who voted and have a wonderful July 4th!

Hitting the road this summer?  Why not take NJSGC’s Marine Science Camp-in-a-Box with you?

June 27th, 2021

Marine Science Camp-in-a-Box arrives at your door complete with all of the supplies needed for investigations like building marine animal models, investigating beach sand, and exploring ocean habitats.  All Marine Science Camp-in-a-Box orders can be shipped via USPS to your location anywhere in the continental U.S.  More information can be found on our website:  https://njseagrant.org/education/marine-science-day-camp/

June 25th, 2021

Heading to the Beach at Sandy Hook this Summer?

June 21st, 2021

Why not have your children join us for half a day at summer camp to explore coastal environments?

Sessions start July 12 for 3rd, 4th & 5th graders, July 26 for 5th , 6th & 7th graders, and August 2 for 6th, 7th & 8th graders.

For more information email Rosemary Higgins, College and Special Programs Coordinator at rhiggins@njseagrant.org or visit our website.

Summer Camp at Sandy Hook!

June 18th, 2021

Summer is almost here! Give your child a break from blue screens and let them enjoy the blue wonders of NJ’s coastal environments! Register now for New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium’s Marine Science Day Camp on Sandy Hook. Space is limited, so contact Rosemary Higgins, College and Special Programs Coordinator, at rhiggins@njseagrant.org for more information or visit our website.

Marine Science Day Camp for 2021

June 14th, 2021

Marine Science Day Camp at New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) offers science lessons for children interested in learning about the ocean and marine life. Summer 2021 brings 2 exciting formats: choose from a 1-week virtual interaction offering or 3-weeks of in-person sessions for specific grades.  Held on Sandy Hook, in-person camp weeks are filled with outdoor explorations of the ocean beach and Sandy Hook Bay using scientific methods and laboratory experiments together with fun, educational games and crafts.

NJSGC will be adhering to all New Jersey Department of Health Guidelines to maintain health and safety for in-person camp weeks.

For more information and session dates, please click HERE.

Every Kid Outdoors Program for 4th & 5th Grades

June 14th, 2021

Explore Sandy Hook from Your Classroom with the EVERY KID OUTDOORS Program – FREE to 4th & 5th Grades! 

Whether your students are in class or learning from home, we can enhance their educational experience with a fun “virtual” field trip!  For more than 30 years, school groups from New Jersey and neighboring states have enjoyed learning about coastal ecosystems with New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) at Sandy Hook, a unit of Gateway National Recreation Area.  NJSGC is proud to partner with the National Park Service and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy to offer FREE virtual programs to 4th and 5th grade students for Spring 2021.

For more information click here.