RYMarine Applications open for 2011

Are you a student in Year 10 & 11 who is interested in Marine Science and related careers?

Applications are now open for the annual RYMarine - Rotary Youth in Marine Science Program in October 2011 presented by The Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak inc.

The program aims to:

• Develop a special interest in marine biology and related sciences and technologies.
• Give hands on experience in dealing with marine animals and plants.
• Challenge students in an educational environment emphasising the necessity for diligence in study which will lead to rewarding careers.
• Introduce students to careers that they may not have considered.
• Show students the awesome diversity and incredible beauty of a fragile marine environment.

The program will be held with the support and participation from:

• Australian Marine Science Centre and Southern Cross University
• Solitary Island Marine Park Authority
• NSW Water Police
• Jetty Dive Centre
• Solitary Islands Underwater Research Group
• Australian Customs Service
• Marine Rescue, Coffs Harbour
• Coffs Harbour Fishermen’s Co-operative
• Pet Porpoise Pool

The program will be held from 5.00pm on Thursday 27 October to 1.00pm on Sunday 30 October 2011

• The cost of the program is $390.00. This will include accommodation, all food, travel to various field trips (but not including travel to and from the program), venue entry fees and snorkelling if weather permits.
• Please note that the camp is open to a limited number of participants and early applications are advised to avoid disappointment. Nominations will close on Wednesday 14th September 2011!
  
• Child Protection is a Rotary Policy and full supervision of the students will be provided by both male and female Rotarians at all times to ensure the safety and care of the students. All students must remain within the bounds of the school for the duration.
• The group will only take part in optional snorkelling under the control and discression of qualified Dive Masters from Jetty Dive Centre.

The Application Form can be completed online at http://www.coffsharbourdaybreak.org/rymarine or download a version below and post it to the address provided on the form. For more information contact:
Allison Davidson
Youth Services Director 2011/2012
Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak
02 6658 1607 or 0414 572 097