Life in the sea

With the help of Dawn Powell, marine biologist, we explored the different creatures that live in the oceans from microscopic plants and creatures to blue whales. Dawn was joined by the project storyteller, Martin Maudsley who created songs and sounds for different creatures and mythical monsters that might inhabit Mudeford.

We used the sports hall to explore how deep the oceans really are -  measured in sheets of loo roll - and how deep different creatures can dive to.

Dawn also brought along lots of specimens from the National Oceanography Centre to show and plenty of books as well as books and mints to take home thanks to the In Deep run by Maria Baker. http://www.indeep-project.org/

Dawn with a polystyrene cup that has been down to the deep ocean and our graphic artist's drawing of the 'how deep is the ocean?' activity

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Half Term Activity Day

Half Term Outdoor Activity Day

Wednesday 18th February

Meet at Somerford Youth Centre 10:00

Collect 4pm Somerford Youth Centre

For ages 8 - 13

We’ll be exploring Christchurch Harbour and the Mudeford mud with storyteller Martin Maudsley as part of our Time and Tide Project, making monsters, driftwood rafts or whatever sparks your imagination.

And find out about this month’s SuperTide.

We’ll be walking around Hengistbury Head (transport by insured Minibus), taking the ferry across to Mudeford Quay and lunching at Highcliffe Sailing Club before exploring the harbour shoreline and creating props.

Bring warm clothes, wellies or trainers and a waterproof. Water bottle and packed lunch required. The activity is led by qualified and DBS checked staff. Maximum 20 places

How to book:

Phone Jan on 0797 4011278 or

Jae on 07785 9354928

Find out more about Time and Tide here: http://christchurchtides.blogspot.co.uk

 

Christchurch Activities for Young People Registered Company Number: 7509556

Katalytik Ltd Registration Number: 5277291

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Project TNT - for kids

CAYP in partnership with KatalytiK, a local science based group, are running a free 9 week Saturday morning club for 8 -12 year olds based on all things watery and sea-like exploring things about Christchurch harbour. The club is called TnT -Time and Tide and will take place at Somerford Youth Club from 10 am-12pm starting Saturday 10th January.

Consent medical and emergency contact forms will need to be filled out.

Participants will need drinks and snacks each week.

Those who attend will have a chance to present what they have done at the club at an event which will be held in Saxon Square on Saturday 21 March.
The club will also involve some of our DofE participants who will be undertaking this project as part of their DofE Award and who will also be working to gain a prestigious science CREST award.

For more information or to book a place please contact Jae on 07785 9354928.

Thursday, January 08, 2015