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SUMMER
CAMPS
Coastal Explorer Camp
Ages 10–12
Explore the beautiful, unique coastline of Dana Point in
this activity-packed camp. Throughout the week, you will
study the science of the surf zone in our laboratory and
out in the field as well as onboard the R/V Sea Explorer.
This camp includes a day of cruising along the coastline
looking for blue whales, scientific sampling aboard our
research vessel, kayaking in Dana Point Harbor, and
exploring of the intertidal area.
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Hours: 7 hours/day for 5 consecutive days
Dates: June 22, 29* July 6, 20, 27, August 3, 17
Price: $299 (4-day camp $242)
Members: $268 (4-day camp $216)
WEEK-LONG CAMPS
Sea Squirts Camp
Ages 5–6
Hop, skip, and dive into the habitats of the sea. Observe
and touch live animals, travel through enchanted kelp
forests, and imagine being at the bottom of the deep dark
sea. Highlights include daily crafts, crab races at baby
beach, and a treasure hunt!
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Hours: 3 hours/day for 5 consecutive days
Dates: June 22, 29* July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17
Price: $175 (4-day camp $155)
Members: $160 (4-day camp $130)
*Four-day camp: June 29 – July 2; call for information
Sea Tech
Proof of age required the first day (must be age 5 by Sept. 1,
2015) *Four-day camp: June 29 – July 2; call for information
Neptune’s Mysteries Camp
Ages 6–7
Become detectives and investigate mysteries from our
ecosystems right here in Dana Point! Using scientific tools
and techniques, you will solve a new case each day in
one of our marine ecosystems: tide pools, kelp forest, the
open ocean and deep sea. Explore the Dana Point Marine
Conversation Area and a cruise onboard the R/V Sea
Explorer! Join us for a fun-filled week of learning about
marine plants and animals.
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Hours: 7 hours/day for 5 consecutive days
Dates: June 22, 29* July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17
Price: $288 (4-day camp $232)
Members: $258 (4-day camp $206)
Proof of age required the first day (must be age 6 by Sept. 1,
2015) *Four-day camp: June 29 – July 2; call for information
Buccaneer Adventure Camp
Ages 7–8
Set a course for adventure through exploring the seas,
encountering the unknown, and learning to sail! Learn
about the life of a pirate at sea and experience the lost
arts of the mariners. Each day is filled with hands-on
activities including fun crafts, sail handling, rowing, storytelling, treasure hunts, encountering historic characters
(perhaps a pirate or two!) and voyaging to sea aboard the
R/V Sea Explorer.
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Hours: 7 hours/day for 5 consecutive days
Dates: June 22, 29* July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17
Price: $288 (4-day camp $232)
Members: $258 (4-day camp $206)
Proof of age required the first day (must be age 7 by Sept. 1,
2015) *Four-day camp: June 29 – July 2; call for information
SPECIAL BONUS:
One free Family-pack per week-long summer camp booking;
voucher will be given on your Summer Camp email confirmation
with instructions to call for registration. Spaces are limited.
Ocean Discovery Camp
Ages 8–9
Immerse yourself in the fun and fascinating world of
a marine biologist. Explore the world the animals live
in by bringing samples up from the ocean floor, using
microscopes to study some of the ocean’s smallest
inhabitants, dissecting a squid and using other scientific
equipment to reveal the mysteries of the ocean. Camp
highlights include a variety of challenges with underwater robots, a two-hour adventure cruise aboard the R/V
Sea Explorer, and a field trip to the SEA LIFE Aquarium
next door to LEGOLAND California