SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2013 • 2:00 - 6:00 PM at the
Fox Chapel Yacht Club & Marina
1366 Old Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Join us for RiverFest, RiverQuest’s summer celebration of students and teachers who demonstrate excellence in the field of science
- Family-friendly hors d’oeuvres by Baja Bar & Grill
- Science Activities on board RiverQuest’s green boat Explorer
- Family Activities along the Esplanade
- and the RiverQuest Awards, Recognizing Outstanding Students and Teachers in the Field of Science
Proceeds from RiverFest help make RiverQuest’s award-winning river science programs available for Pittsburgh area students and teachers.
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Want to get involved? Click here to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
Can’t come but want to help support RiverQuest programs? Click here.
Tickets
About RiverQuest
About RiverQuest Student Awards
About Fox Chapel Yacht Club & Marina
Sponsorships
Thanks to our RiverFest Event Donors
Support RiverQuest educational programs
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RiverFest Tickets
Adults (ages 18 and older): $25
Children: $10
Children Under 6: Free!
(Ticket price includes access to all event activities, complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar.)
Special VIP tickets are available for $250 per person. If you are interested in more information, please click here to send an email to our staff.
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About RiverQuest
RiverQuest is a non-profit educational organization that operates a river learning center for students, teachers and the community of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Formerly known as Pittsburgh Voyager, the organization was founded in 1991 by a group of parents who wanted to use Pittsburgh's rivers as an experiential classroom to get children excited about science, mathematics and learning.
RiverQuest programs engage students of all ages in hands-on learning while exploring Pittsburgh's Three Rivers. The rivers themselves are at the center of RiverQuest's education program. A custom constructed state-of-the art green educational vessel, Explorer, arrived in Pittsburgh in late 2008 and began full service in 2009.
RiverQuest's educational philosophy is familiar and time-tested: Tell me, I'll forget; Show me, I might remember; Involve me, I'll understand. To date, nearly 85,000 students have participated in one of RiverQuest's formal education programs that include an entire school day on the water, where students become scientists.
Click here to download a PDF (11.3 MB) of a short Powerpoint slideshow that highlights the different programs of RiverQuest. Adobe Reader is required.
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About RiverQuest Awards
STUDENT AWARDS
Awardees will be students who demonstrate interest in science and environmental stewardship and meet additional criteria, in three different grade levels. Two awards will be presented per grade. Each award will include, among other items, a small cash prize.
Elementary School: Light of the Mon Award
This award is presented to a student in grades 3, 4 or 5 who
• Demonstrates academic excellence OR academic progress in science
• Demonstrates environmental stewardship through projects, attitudes,
and/or actions in the community
Middle School: Allegheny Ally Award
This award is presented to a student in grades 6, 7 or 8 who
• Demonstrates academic excellence OR academic progress in science
• Demonstrates environmental stewardship through studies, projects and/or actions in
the community
• Demonstrates interest in physical and life sciences through participation
in extra-curricular or project based science activities
High School: Ohio River Navigator Award
This award is presented to a student in grade 9,10, 11 or 12 who
• Demonstrates academic excellence OR academic progress in science
• Demonstrates environmental stewardship through studies, projects and/or actions in
the community
• Demonstrates academic interest and pursues coursework in environmental science,
ecology and related areas
• Demonstrates interest in pursuing a field of study in or related to the sciences
TEACHER AWARDS
Three school teachers will be chosen by the RiverQuest education deparment to be honored based on their ongoing committment toward hands-on science education.
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About Fox Chapel Yacht Club & Marina
Located just north of Pittsburgh, Fox Chapel Yacht Club is the area's premier marine facility “Where Boaters Take Care of Boaters". From start to finish, their goal is to take the pressure, confusion and stress out of your search for the perfect boat, marina, and casual place to hang out with family and friends! With a wide selection of new and pre-owned boats, a professional and certified Service Department, a fully stocked Parts Department and shipping services, the Fox Chapel Yacht Club is the place in Pittsburgh for all of your boating needs. Other onsite amenities include a full-service day spa, pool, onsite restaurant, and health club. The Club also features courtesy docks for visiting, overnight and short term dockage, laundry facilities, 24-hour fuel service and a pump out station, and total boat detailing and canvas company onsite.
A Lifestyle with Style is what Fox Chapel Yacht Club has to offer everyone.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
River Sponsor $10,000
• Industry Exclusivity
• Logo included in all collateral
• Logo/link featured prominently on website
• Dedicated event signage
• Logo featured prominently in collateral materials and website
• Company representative may serve as an award presenter
• Company representative may provide a five-minute presentation at event
• 10 tickets to VIP Reception
• Opportunity to present an activity or informational booth at the event
• Featured article in RiverQuest WAVES e-newsletter
• Voucher for one private sail on RiverQuest Explorer for up to 50 guests
Stream Sponsor $7,500
• Logo/link featured prominently on website
• Logo featured prominently on event signage and collateral
• Company representative may serve as an award presenter
• Company representative may provide a one-minute presentation at event
• 8 tickets to VIP Reception
• Opportunity to present an activity or informational booth at the event
• Featured article in RiverQuest WAVES e-newsletter
Tributary Sponsor $5,000
• Logo/link featured on website
• Logo featured on event signage and event collateral
• Company representative may serve as an award presenter
• 6 tickets to VIP Reception
• Opportunity to present an activity or informational booth at the event
• Acknowledgement in RiverQuest WAVES e-newsletter
Creek Sponsor $2,500
• Name featured on event signage and event collateral; logo featured on website
• Company representative may serves as an award presenter
• 4 tickets to VIP Reception
• Opportunity to present an activity or informational booth at the event
• Acknowledgement in RiverQuest WAVES e-newsletter
Brook Sponsor $1,000
• Name featured on event signage and event collateral, and website
• 2 tickets to VIP Reception
• Opportunity to present an activity or informational booth at the event
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Thanks to our RiverFest Sponsors - as of 3/8/2013
Tributary Sponsors
A to Z Communications
Creek Sponsors
National Apartment Laundries
James Roddey
Brook Sponsors
Jim Cimino
Julius Jones
Paul King
Donors
Dr. & Mrs. Feinman
David Fleming
Aaron Gibson
The Oakmont Boaters Group
Oakmont Yacht Club
Jim Perry
Caroline Seeley
Sandra Welsh
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Participating Organizations - as of 3/8/2013
ALCOSAN
Climb Pittsburgh, a project of Venture Outdoors
Creek Connections
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks
Family Tyes
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Port of Pittsburgh Commission
Three Rivers Rowing Association
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