OCEAN ADVENTURE CAMP 2010
Summer Day Camp Program

Ages 5-12

Looking for a fun, exciting AND educational camp for summer? Sign up for our Ocean Adventure Camp this summer and experience a unique hands-on approach to marine science. Each week has a different ocean related theme and is filled with projects, crafts and aquatic fun designed to promote ocean sciences and conservation. Campers will enjoy weekly field trips, kayaking, an expedition on our research vessel and much, much more!

Ocean Adventure Camp runs for nine weeks from June 21st to August 20th. Tuition is $180 per week The day starts at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm. We offer extended care for an extra charge of $5.00 per session (we offer two sessions per day, morning from 7:30am-9am and afternoon from 3:15pm-5:00pm). This camp is open to kids ages 5-12. For your teens, try our new Junior Oceanographer Teen Camp.

 

Week 1 & 6
Session I: June 21 – 25, Session II: July 26 –July 30

LIQUID JUNGLES


Travel through the amazing liquid jungles found just below the surface of our oceans! The world of fish and their habitats is vast and diverse. This week will cover many different ocean environments such as kelp forests and coral reefs, and illustrate why each habitat is unique not only in structure but in resources for inhabitant survival as well. Campers will learn about the fastest growing forest in the world and realize that coral reefs are complex aggressive predators. Most of all, the campers will understand how important these habitats really are, not only to the ocean but to humans as well.

 

Week 2
Session I: June 28- July 2

MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP


Ever wonder what lives in the darkest depths of the sea? Campers will explore the mysteries of the deep and discover the secrets of the ocean! They will learn about the amazing adaptations and abilities of the strange creatures that live in this unfamiliar habitat. Campers will partake in hands-on activities and experiments to demonstrate the harshness of this environment.

 

Week 3 & 7
Session I: July 5 – 9, Session II: August 2 –6

INVERTEBRATE-A-MANIA

Venture into the land of invertebrates, no backbone required!  These amazing animals include more than 98% of all animal species!  See first hand how an octopus changes color and texture to avoid predators while exploring local tidepools.  Discover how sea urchins and sea anemones live in a constantly changing habitat, with dangers lurking around every corner!  This week is filled with exciting crafts, activities and field trips to keep campers excited and engaged.

 

 

Week 4 & 8
Session I: July 12 – 16, Session II: August 9 – 13

WHALES AND FRIENDS

Journey with a gray whale as it travels 10,000 miles along the coast! This week will focus on some of the most magnificent animals that live in our oceans: marine mammals and marine plankton. Campers will learn all about plankton, whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions. In each session, campers will get a hands-on look at marine invertebrates collected on our excursion aboard the R/V CONQUEROR or CHALLENGER. We will also be on the lookout for local marine mammals that may be hanging out in the Long Beach Harbor.

 

 

  Week 5 & 9
Session I: July 19 – 23. Session II: August 16 – 20

SHARK DAYS
Come explore the extraordinary world of sharks and their relatives the “bony fish”! Did you know that a shark is a special type of fish? During this week, campers will learn what makes a shark unique and dispel some of the myths that have given sharks such a bad reputation. Campers will also discover the many incredible adaptations that fish have to help them survive in their ocean habitats. Day campers will participate in ocean themed crafts and activities to help them better understand the concepts being taught.

JUNIOR OCEANOGRAPHER
Summer Program Ages 13-16

This oceanography and marine science camp is designed for teens enthusiastic about learning and exploring our marine environment. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in oceanographic research and exploration while they LIVE-ABOARD the Research Vessel Conqueror. This week long excursion will allow campers to discover marine habitats along our coast and on Catalina Island.

This camp will better acquaint students with the basic elements of geology, physics, chemistry and biology. Hands on activites such as snorkeling, kayaking and dissections are utilized to conduct investigations to re-enforce concepts learned.

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Pricing for this program is $1,200 per week which includes room and board. Sign up today!