CHAMPNEY’S WEST DAYS 2013

Fri Aug 9, Sat Aug 10, Sun Aug 11

FRIDAY AUGUST 9

7:30 PM: OLD FASHIONED CONCERT IN THE HALL 
Proceeds to the Champney’s West Aquarium

Tickets $15: Call Glenys 464-3594

SATURDAY AUGUST 10

9 AM – 3 PM: VISIT THE M/V COASTAL EXPLORER 

AT THE COMMUNITY WHARF

Meet Captain Jan Negrijn of the Oceans Learning Partnership on his floating classroom, the M/V Coastal Explorer, equipped with state of the art scientific equipment and a ROV – Remotely operated vehicle.

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY TRAVELLING TOUCH TANK
Get up close with small sea creatures in a hands-on experience.

AQUARIUM & OCEANS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP INFO AT JOHNNY’S PLACE
Learn about the Oceans Learning Partnership with our Aquarium Project

HERITAGE HOUSE OPEN ALL DAY

Champney’s West welcomes visitors to enjoy the numerous photos and artifacts at our Heritage House. You can view documents and pictures of our history, listen to recordings of our elders recounting tales from times past or do some genealogical research from our data base. 

7:30 PM: OLD FASHIONED COMEDY CONCERT 

Proceeds to the Champney’s West Aquarium Tickets $15: Call Selby 464-3203

SUNDAY AUGUST 11

9 AM – NOON: VISIT THE M/V COASTAL EXPLORER AT THE WHARF

Meet Captain Jan Negrijn of the Oceans Learning Partnership on his floating classroom, the M/V Coastal Explorer, equipped with state of the art scientific equipment and a ROV – Remotely operated vehicle.

HERITAGE HOUSE OPEN ALL DAY
Champney’s West welcomes visitors to enjoy the numerous photos and artifacts at our Heritage House. You can view our history, listen to recordings of our elders recounting tales from times past or do some genealogical research from our data base.

NOON -2 PM: LUNCH AT THE HALL 
Fish and brew's, soup and sandwiches, pie, tea and coffee

2 – 3 PM: SHARE THE WEALTH BINGO AT THE HALL
Come try your luck!

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY TRAVELLING TOUCH TANK DEMONSTRATIONS
Get up close with small sea creatures in a hands-on experience

AQUARIUM & OCEANS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION AT JOHNNY’S PLACE
Learn about the Ocean Learning Partnership with our Aquarium Project

3 – 4 PM: IRONMAN (OR WOMAN) GAMES AT THE WHARF

4 PM: FAMOUS CARDBOARD BOAT RACES AT THE WHARF

Anyone can enter a boat made with cardboard and duct tape only. Bring your boat and sign in at the wharf or just come and cheer on the paddlers! (Waivers must be signed) 

10 PM: FIREWORKS AT THE WHARF

News From Champney's West Newfoundland and Labrador

We have some Exciting News to share with our Friends!
Update on the Aquarium Project
Since the original Aquarium Center plan our horizons have expanded to join forces with the Ocean Learning Partnership (OLP).
The Oceans Learning Partnership (OLP) is collaborating with the Holyrood Marine Base, Ocean Sciences Centre, Bonne Bay Marine Station, Terra Nova National Park and now Champey’s West to introduce an exciting new marine science and technology program for high school students – the Coastal Explorers Field Program.
The primary goal of the Coastal Explorers Field Program is to stimulate interest in and enthusiasm for ocean science and associated marine technologies through hands-on learning experiences at sea. It will also create awareness among students and teachers of the diverse range of career opportunities available in ocean-related sectors.
The model for an at-sea field program for students is the ‘floating classroom’, developed and field tested by retired marine educator and shipmaster Captain Jan Negrijn.
Collaboration with the OLP will elevate the activities of visitors to the aquarium from passive to active participation and moreover by virtue of the teaching programs, will extend the number of months over which the facility will be open. We believe that this will help the entire region.

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