JUNIOR NEPTUNES – Ages 6–8
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Hours: 7 hours
Date: TBA
Price: $75 (Members: $68)
Discover what life is like underwater as you meet “Big Al” the fish from the popular children’s book Big Al, interact with the animals in our lab, and conduct investigations in underwater adaptations. Your child will also have the opportunity to venture out on the ocean aboard the R/V Sea Explorer, first exploring the harbor and then taking a brief trip outside to view the local sea lions.
JUNIOR OCEANOGRAPHER – Ages 9-12
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Hours: 7 hours
Date: TBA
Price: $75 (Members: $68)
Travel back in time as an early naturalist during the Age of Discovery. Scientists on tall ships endured many legendary challenges while exploring a brand new world. From sail handling to using the powers of observation in scientific labs, this camp will combine both maritime skills and scientific field research. Campers will use our state-of-the-art facilities including the maritime barn, wharf, science lab on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, and cruise aboard the R/V Sea Explorer.
TURTLES, SHARKS, WHALES & THE SEA – Ages 6-8
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Hours: 3 hours
Date: TBA
Price: $25 (Members: $20)
Come explore the world of Sea Turtles, Sharks and Whales. This program will highlight a different subject each week, so participants may choose one week or all three. Campers will learn about Sea Turtles from hatchling to adult and how conservationists protect this fascinating animal. Campers will also “dive down” to explore Sharks and have the chance to dissect a fish. Finally, campers will investigate Whales and Plankton…the largest and the smallest sea creatures in the ocean!
SHIP’S NATURALIST – Ages 7-9
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Hours: 7 hours
Date: TBA
Price: $75/day (Members $68)
Travel back in time as an early naturalist during the Age of Discovery. Scientists on tall ships endured many legendary challenges while exploring a brand new world. From sail handling to using the powers of observation in scientific labs, this camp will combine both maritime skills and scientific field research. Campers will use our state-of-the-art facilities including the maritime barn, wharf, science lab on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, and cruise aboard the R/V Sea Explorer.
