Oceanic Boat & Leisure Show - volunteers for EcoKids

Ahoy!

 

The EcoKids are helping Rotary with a new addition at the Oceanic Boat & Leisure Show this year.

 

It called 'Kids Cove' and we have lots of stuff for kids to do.

 

However, quite a few of our EcoKids and their parents are going to the State sailing titles in Yeppoon over this weekend or have prior commitments.

 

So, I can use some help if you know of anyone who has some time and wants to enjoy their childhood (again?)

 

You can even play the games . . . and make things . . .  it's not baby sitting.

 

If you can help for a while on either of the two days this weekend, please give me a yell or email ecokids@reefweb.info

 

Regards,

 

Cap'n Dan Van Blarcom
Secretary, EcoKids, Reef Guardian Club of GBRMPA

 

4946 4131
0407676952
Email:  ecokids@reefweb.info

 

New 'Kids Cove' boat show fun for kids

 

Award winning youth environmental group EcoKids Reef Guardian Club is joining forces with Rotary Club of Airlie Beach to have a new 'Kids Cove' full of  fun and educational activities for kids at the family friendly Oceanic Whitsunday Boat & Leisure Show this weekend.

Parents can bring their camera and picture the kids enjoying the 'Under the Sea" mural or aboard a fully rigged kid sized Optimist sailing boat. Kids under 12 years are free to attend the show.

EcoKids are part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) Reef Guardian program developed in schools throughout Queensland.

A fun game for kids to try is the brand new GBRMPA Climate Change Game that guarantees plenty of action.

There will be marine animal facemasks, colourful bandanas to make, and badges to design in a cool safe environment with parents relaxing nearby.

Kids can join EcoKids at the show and you could win a great prize.

Highlighting our environment, 'Kids Cove' will feature displays and activities from Whitsunday Catchment Landcare, Eco Barge, Marine Parks Rangers from Department of Environment and Resource Management, Optimist sailing and more.

Aargh! Might even have some Pirates aboard.