JUNE
Collaboration for Health, Activity and Nutrition in Children’s Environments (CHANCE) is a nutrition and parenting skills program for parents and care givers. CHANCE is a pilot program which is being offered at no charge by Cornell Cooperative Extension. The sessions are 1 ½ - 2 hours long, conducted in 7 or 8 consecutive weeks. The program is currently available in Shirley, Patchogue and Bellport. Contact Dr. Zahrine Bajwa, 631-727-7850, ext. 347 for more information or to schedule programs.

EAT WELL SPEND LESS is a series of 6-8 nutrition, health and well-being sessions 30-60 minutes long. Classes, which are offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension educators in Spanish and English, are run throughout the year all over Suffolk County. No charge for food stamp, Head Start, WIC, and limited income families and caretakers of young children. Contact Betty Chesnut, 631-727-7850, ext. 352, or Zahrine Bajwa, 631-727-7850, ext. 347 for more information or to schedule programs. June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12 and 19, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Diabetes Self-Management
The Suffolk County Health Services in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County is pleased to offer this six-week series of sessions designed to inform and help people learn to live with and manage their diabetes. Seating is limited. Please call to register. Please bring a snack or bagged dinner to class.The Elsie Owens North Brookhaven Family Health Center, Coram. Free. 631-853-3023, June 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 OR 24, 10:00 am to noon, OR 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

Jr. Marine Biologist Program, ages 3-5 with an adult
Marine science educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension will help you and your preschooler learn about the marine environment through hands-on activities with live marine animals, beach activities, and crafts. A great way to introduce your child to marine ecology! **Weather permitting** Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, $18 per session for each child and one adult, 631-854-5544. June 20, 21 and 22. 10:00 am - noon.

Junior Marine Biologist, ages 3-5 with an adult
Age-appropriate marine and environmental studies camp involving outdoor investigations and working with live marine animals with marine science educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension. SMELC, Southold. $20 per student. 631-852-8660, ext. 23. June 25 - August 10, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Scientific Research Camp, ages 9-12
Age-appropriate marine and environmental studies camp involving outdoor investigations and working with live marine animals with marine science educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Six week-long sessions from which to choose. SMELC, Southold, $300 per session, 631-852-8660, ext. 23, June 25 - August 17, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Sea Explorers Marine Day Camp, ages 6-8 and 9-12
These weeklong summer experiences for children are taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension marine educators. Hands-on activities including marine research techniques, beach and marsh exploration, fishing and beach seining, touch tanks, games and marine crafts. Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina in Babylon. Call 631-587-2873 for fees. June 25-August 24, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Marine Fun Days, ages 6-8
Age-appropriate marine and environmental studies camp involving outdoor investigations and working with live marine animals with marine science educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Eight week-long sessions from which to choose. SMELC, Southold, $275 per session. 631-852-8660, ext. 23, June 30, 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Full Moon Kayak Paddle
Join educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension for a serene full moon paddle on Peconic Bay. Participants must be 18 or older. Limited space. Please call early if you are interested.
Cedar Beach, Southold, $30, 631-852-8660

JULY

Weekends in July

11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Weekend Wagon Rides, all ages. Visit our gardens and farm animals, then join us for a wagon ride around the farm. Suffolk County Farm, Yaphank. $2 adult, $1 child, free under 2, 631-852-4608

Through August 10, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Scientific Research Camp, ages 9-12
Age-appropriate marine and environmental studies camp involving outdoor investigations and working with live marine animals and marine science educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Week-long sessions from which to choose. Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, Southold, $300 per session, 631-852-8660, ext. 23

Through August 17, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The Sea Explorers Marine Day Camp, ages 6-8 and 9-12. These weeklong summer experiences for children are taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension marine educators. Hands-on activities including marine research techniques, beach and marsh exploration, fishing and beach seining, touch tanks, games and marine crafts. Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina in Babylon. Call 631-587-2873 for fees.

Through August 24, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Marine Fun Days, ages 6-8
Age-appropriate marine and environmental studies camp involving outdoor investigations and working with live marine animals and marine science educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Week-long sessions from which to choose. Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, Southold, $275 per session, 631-852-8660, ext. 23

July 1 - August 25
Peconic Dunes Summer Camp, ages 8-15
A unique environmental day or overnight camping experience for children from the educators at Cornell Cooperative Extension. Activities include basketball, kayaking, soccer, softball, swimming, canoeing, archery, pond study, marine science, forest and woodlands, and campfires and cookouts. Training in outdoor survival skills as well as fishing and environmental crafts will be offered. Peconic Dunes, $480-$495, 631-727-7850, ext 328

July 2 - August 17
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sea Stars Marine Camp, ages 6-8 and 9-12
Week-long, hands-on camp activities exploring the beach and salt marsh, and learning about the animals living there, are offered by marine science educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Touch tanks, planetarium shows, museum visits, seining, beach games, and arts and crafts. Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum. $160-$200 per child. Call for availability: 631-854-5544.

July 9 - August 17
Summer Fun Days, ages 2 - 18
Cornell Cooperative Extension offers themed summer camps including farm animals, ponies, nature, sewing and veterinary careers. Before/after care is available for an additional fee. Suffolk County Farm, Yaphank. $200-$350. 631-852-4600

July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:00 – 11:30 am
The Children’s Garden, ages 5 and older
Children will participate in choosing plants and herbs to grow in ‘their’ plot at the Children’s Garden on the Farm. They will be introduced to good insects; plant and harvest strawberries; learn about planting a butterfly garden and bird garden, and much more. Sessions include crafts, farm tours and hay rides. Suffolk County Farm, Yaphank. $50/$75 for two siblings. 631-727-7850, ext. 345

July 16 - 20 OR July 23 - 27, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
11th Annual Robert K. Sweeney Summer Fun Days, ages 5 - 10
This recreational 4-H Youth Development program is for children with diabetes. In addition to basic diabetes education, programs include arts and crafts, farm animals, sports and games. Diabetes education programs are presented by health care professionals. Mandatory parent meeting prior to camp dates. Suffolk County Farm, Yaphank, $195 per child, per week
631-852-4959

July 23 - 27
Summer Fun Days: Let’s Sew, grades 4-6
One of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s themed summer camps. Bring your American Girl™ doll and learn how to make a quilt for her. Farm fun includes a wagon ride and visits to the animals. The week ends with a tea party and quilt show. No sewing experience necessary.
Suffolk County Farm, Yaphank, $200 (includes fabric, all supplies and camp t-shirt), 631-852-4600

July 29, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Full Moon Kayak Paddle
Join educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension on a serene full moon paddle on Peconic Bay. Participants must be 18 or older. Limited space. Please call early if you are interested.
Cedar Beach, Southold. $30. 631-852-8660

July 29, 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Barn Dance
Chart Guthrie is the caller for this old-fashioned barn dance, barbecue and auction. This benefit for Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program features Dunegrass playing Americana music and a delicious spread of pulled pork and chicken, grilled sweet potato fries, baked beans and cole slaw. Come on down for a fun afternoon!
Martha Clara Vineyard, Riverhead, $20 (21 and over please)
631-852-4959