August 1, 10 a.m. - noon - Kids on Deck! River Boat Tour aboard the Solomon T
Conduct science experiments, bird watch at Battery Island and learn the history of the river. Instructor: Capt. Bert Felton. $10.00/child. Ages 8 - 12. Space is limited to 5 children. Must pre-register. Details: (910)457-0003
August 2, 10 a.m. - noon - Native American Series
Discover the life of Eastern Woodland Native Americans. Learn how the original inhabitants of the Cape Fear lived and what they lived in! Participants will create a miniature long-house to take home. $5.00/child. Ages 7 - 12. Space is limited. Must pre-register. Details: (910)457-0003
August 3, 10 a.m. - noon - Native American Series
What did Native Americans on the coast of North Carolina eat and how did they use their “left-overs?” Participants will learn about the oysters, fish, and the three sisters’ garden. Create pots made with oyster shell and arrow heads to take home. $5.00/child. Ages 7 - 12. Space is limited. Must pre-register. Details: (910)457-0003
August 8, 10 a.m. - noon - Shrimp & Shrimping
Learn about our local favorite – the shrimp! For generations, fishermen in Southport made this creature their livelihood. What is so special about them? Build a model shrimp trawler, learn how to catch them and what to do with them once they are in your pot! $10.00/child. Ages 8 - 12. Space is limited. Must pre-register. Permission slip must be completed before class. Details: (910)457-0003
August 9, 10 a.m. - noon - Fish Prints
“I caught a fish THIS BIG!” But did you really? Gyotaku, a Japanese word meaning fish impression, solves the age old problem of “fish tales.” This fish will not get larger as the story is retold! Children will learn how to create fish prints using real fish on natural fibers such as paper and T-shirts. Dress for mess as this program will be slimy and colorful! $10.00/child. Ages 7 - 11. Space is limited. Must pre-register. Details: (910)457-0003
August 10, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Low Tide River Exploration
Search for seashells, sea glass, pottery shards and learn a little history of Southport and shipwrecks. Wear shoes that can get messy. Free. Ages 4 - 6, with parent or guardian. Must pre-register. Details: (910 457-0003
August 10, 11:00 a.m. - noon - Low Tide River Exploration
Search for seashells, sea glass, pottery shards and learn a little history of Southport and shipwrecks. Wear shoes that can get messy. Free. Ages 7 - 11. Must pre-register. Details: (910)457-0003
August 15, 10 a.m. - noon - Kids on Deck! River Boat Tour aboard the Solomon T
Do science experiments, bird watch at Battery Islandand learn the history of the river. Instructor: Capt. Bert Felton. $10.00/child. Ages 8 - 12. Space is limited to 5 children. Must pre-register. Details: (910)457-0003
August 16 - 17, 10 a.m. – noon - Revolutionary Days
Two-day class. Give me liberty or give me death! The Revolutionary War was fought here! Step back in time to understand a world without electricity, phones, or cars. Activities include infantry drills for the young revolutionaries, and colonial games. $10.00/child. Ages: 6 - 11. Space is limited. Must pre-register. Details: (910)457-0003