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Discover Presque Isle Cooperative

new sailors learning from their teachers
The mission of the Presque Isle Discovery Center is: to deliver educational, cultural and recreational programs within a framework of regional partnerships, to develop the Presque Isle area as a desirable, interesting place to live and an exciting vacation and "up North' destination, and to offer geo-tourism activities and educational opportunities related to the outdoors, regional culture and the environment.

Program Information

For 2009, the coop is offering two weeks of programming with activities for kids and adults.

Week 1:  “Discovering Wind Water and Earth”

June 20 - June 28

Week 1 will offer a five day Summer Sailing Camp for kids and teens, ages 8 – 17, swimming lessons and other water related activities designed to increase the fun and skill of youth and adults, and equip them to participate in the water sports which this part of Michigan is famous for. Expect a full week of programming which will include such activities as nature hikes to Thompson’s Harbor and sink holes as well as geo-caching. We are planning for talks and music on the beach all with a focus on the local area.

Week 2:  “Presque Isle Maritime Discovery Week”

NOAA education in action

August 2 - 9

Week 2 will include snorkeling visits the ship wrecks near Presque Isle, scuba lessons and diving, kayaking, hopefully a visit to a tall ship, and much much more, all centered on the maritime history of the region. We’ll also offer experiences which will complete the experience of Presque Isle, such as nature hikes, craft sessions, and visits to local museums and historical sites.

Other Activities and Organizations of Interest

There is a rich array of people and organizations who offer activities which are similar to what we do. Here is a listing of activities we know of which might also be of interest. Many of them happen at times other than the two weeks of programming we offer.

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Originator
Lucian Leone leoneluc@msu.edu

Website Developers
Mark Kinney mark.kinney@utoledo.edu

and Clif Taylor

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