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Newport Beach's FIN program brings three-day coastal science camp to fifth-graders, funded through hotel project agreement
Summary
The City of Newport Beach's Fostering Interest in Nature (FIN) program, funded by a $1.4 million commitment tied to the Lido House Hotel project, offers three-day, two-night science camps that have brought hundreds of fifth-graders to Upper Newport Bay since 2019.
The City of Newport Beach's Fostering Interest in Nature program (FIN) provides three-day, two-night science camps that give fifth-graders hands-on access to the Upper Newport Bay and coastal habitats. According to the presentation, the program brings over 500 students from across Orange County each year and includes activities such as kayaking, laboratory work at the Back Bay Science Center, campfires, nature hikes and nature photography.
An unidentified presenter described FIN's origin as tied to an agreement reached during a hotel development process.…
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