OCEAN
ADVENTURE CAMP 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, snorkeling, an expedition
on our research vessel and much, much more!
Ocean Adventure Camp runs for
nine weeks from June 23rd to August 22nd.
Tuition is $160 per week with the exception
of week 2 (see below). 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 1 June 23 – 27, Session
2 July 28 – August 1
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 ($130
for this week only)
Session 1 June 30- July 3 (no camp July
4th)
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 1 July 7 – 11, Session 2
August 4 – 8
SOARING
FROM SKY TO SHORE
Come soar through the wild world of
wetlands! Our campers will see first-hand
the effects of pollution on the marine
environment and the animals that live
within it. They will investigate the
different marine birds that live in
the area and learn about their adaptations
that enable them to survive. Whether
learning about cormorants, diving 100
feet below the surface of the ocean
or pelicans plunging into the water
from 10 stories high, campers will have
a better understanding of both marine
birds and their delicate habitats.
Week 4 &
8
Session 1 July 14 – 18, Session
2 August 11 – 15
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 1 July 21 – 25, Session
2 August 18 – 22
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 Day Program Ages 13-15
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
with hands-on activities and field trips designed
to re-enforce concepts learned.
This camp will better acquaint
students with the basic elements of geology,
physics, chemistry and biology. Weekly adventures
include up two boat excursions, kayaking,
snorkeling, tide pooling and beach expeditions.
This program will run for three weeks from
July 28th to August 15th. Each week will focus
on a specific aspect of oceanography with
convergent themes. Pricing for this program
is $250 per week or $700 for three weeks.
Sign up today!
Week 1
July 28 – August 1
Physical
Oceanography
Come join us for a fascinating week
focusing on the physical phenomena in
the Pacific Ocean. Ride a wave from
its origin in the South Pacific all
the way to the shores of California.
Or investigate the formation of an island
above a string of underwater volcanoes!
During this week, campers will examine
the geological, chemical and physical
parameters of the Pacific Ocean and
learn how this ecosystem sustains such
a large diversity of life.
Week 2
August 4-8
Coastal
Wonders
Soar from the mountaintops to the sandy
shores with the majestic shorebirds
and other wildlife of Southern California.
Follow a stream as it transforms into
a river and journeys through the landscape
down to the ocean. This camp will allow
campers to explore the intricate dynamics
of a watershed and observe the pivotal
role wetlands play in the water cycle.
Week 3
August 11-15
Under
the Sea
Ever wonder how a 300,000 pound blue
whale travels 10,000 miles each year?
Join us this week for an extensive look
into the various organisms that inhabit
the great Pacific Ocean. From microscopic
plankton to a top predator such as a
Great White Shark, campers will understand
elaborate workings of the marine ecosystem
