River Rat Days are a series of interactive workshops and field trips for children aged 5-10. Each River Rat Day will feature a new session focusing on a different theme which will help children learn more about the rich history of the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands. To register, download the ABM Course Registration Form and mail it back to us with your payment. Please indicate which session you want on your form.
1000 Islands Fishing Guides
Come along on a fishing trip with a true 1000 Islands Fishing Guide!
Class Limit: 10 students
Date: June 26th
Tuition: $25 members / $35 non-members
Explore Calumet Island
Climb aboard an ABM boat for a trip to Calumet Island. Explore the Island that many see from the shores of Clayton, but never get to visit. Listen to the caretaker talk about its history. Create a memory map to take back home.
Class Limit: 10 students
Date: July 11th
Tuition: $25 members / $35 non-members
Work Boats
Ride along on a work boat and learn about the work boats that make island life possible!
Class Limit: 10 students
Date: July 25th
Tuition: $25 members / $35 non-members
Life in a Lighthouse
Cruise on an ABM boat to historic Rock Island Lighthouse, which is only accessible by boat. It is one of six lights built along the St. Lawrence River to guide traffic to and from Lake Ontario. Learn about the life of a lighthouse keeper.
Class Limit: 10 students
Date: August 7th
Tuition: $25 members / $35 non-members
