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“Last week my son hard the pleasure and honor of being a camper at Camp Citrus.  He share that it was one of the best experiences of his life”~Thomas

Sharks and stingrays and jellyfish, oh my!

Summer camp students go snorkeling to get a good look at Gulf life

Wednesday, June 15, 201
By Samantha Kennedy, Chronicle Intern

While 30 middle school students waited to board the boats, many expressed their biggest fear — “sharks, stingrays and jellyfish.”

The students took part in a weeklong summer camp at Marine Science Station’s Camp Citrus, where they learned about the marine life that is close to their home in Citrus County. This camp runs from June 6 through June 10; two more sessions, which are full, will be offered later this summer.

“This shows you the detail you look over when you’re having fun,” Bridget Spiddle, 12, said.

Students were encouraged as they snorkeled through the Gulf of Mexico to collect sea life that could enhance the saltwater tanks within the Marine Science Station.

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