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Floating CLassroom

See the St. Lawrence in a new way

Floating Classroom Camps with Save The River offer students the opportunity to observe the St. Lawrence and learn about the River’s ecology during the summer. 

The 2025 Camp dates are below. The cost is $10 per student, and registration is required. All camps are from 9 AM to 3:30 PM and are limited to 34 students. Students must bring their own lunch. Drop-off and pick-up locations vary, and check-in begins at 8:30 AM.

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Camp Dates & Activities

Grade 1-5 Camps

Antique Boat Museum | August 14

Join STR at the Antique Boat Museum for a day of boat and fishing activities. Students will have the opportunity to ride Zipper and rotate through game design for students in 1st – 5th Grade. 

Check-in and pick-up is at the ABM in Clayton.

Middle & High School Camps

MAC Nature Center | August 4

This Floating Classroom camp is geared towards older students. At the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center on Wellesley Island, Save The River and SLELO PRISM will host activities and presentations about the ecology of the Upper St. Lawrence River and the challenges it faces.

Check-in is at 8:30 AM at Clayton Island Tours. Pick-up is at the MACNC on Wellesley Island at 3:30 PM. 

Registration

2025 Floating Classroom Camp Registration. Please stop by our storefront, call (315) 686-2010, or email education@savetheriver.org with any questions.

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Please submit multiple forms if you are signing-up more than one student. 

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Which Floating Classroom Camp are they joining?

All camps run from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Drop-off and pick-up locations vary by camp.

Grades 1–5 — August 14 at the Antique Boat Museum
A day of boat and fishing activities, including a ride on Zipper and hands-on games designed for younger students. Check-in: Antique Boat Museum, Clayton. Capacity: 34 students.

Middle & High School — August 4 at MAC Nature Center
Ecology-focused activities and presentations about the Upper St. Lawrence River. Check-in: Clayton Island Tours at 9 AM. Pick-up: MAC Nature Center, Wellesley Island at 3:30 PM. Capacity: 34 students.

Participant Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement required

I, the parent and/or guardian of the Participant, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:

  1. There is a risk of bodily injury, deat,h and/or property damage resulting from my participation in the Program.

  2. The Participant KNOWING AND FREELY ASSUMES ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, and assumes full responsibility for my participation and that of minors in my charge.

  3. The Participant willingly agrees to comply with terms and conditions for participation willingly agree to comply with the stated terms and conditions of participation and to wear a properly fitted and fastened life jacket on the dock and in the vessel, and follow the directions of the Program leader.

  4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS SAVE THE RIVER, INC., its officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises or equipment used to conduct the Program (“Releases”) from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any INJURY, DISABILITY OR DEATH the participant may suffer, or loss or damage to person or property to the fullest extent permitted by law.

This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this Participant do consent and agree to his / her release as provided above of all Releasees and, for myself, my heirs, assigns and next of kin, I release from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of my minor child’s involvement or participation in the Program as provided above to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Photo Release required

This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this Participant, do consent and agree to the use of the Participant’s photograph.

Said photographs and/or digital images may be used for advertising, marketing, and educational purposes, including, but not limited to, print media, brochures, newsletters, videos, CDs, and webpages.

I hereby waive, release, and forever discharge Save The River, Inc. from any and all claims of liability arising from the use of my Participant’s image for the above purpose.

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