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Summer Learning Adventure Camps

Entering Grades 4 to 6

0015 Snorkel Camp

Limited to 15 participants per session
Have you ever seen an octopus, touched a brittle star, or taken a swim with a fish? Explore local marine habitats and enjoy live animal encounters as you take the plunge this summer with our experienced staff to learn the fun and easy sport of snorkeling. Visit the calm waters of Mission Bay, La Jolla Cove, and the sandy bottom of La Jolla Shores. Participants must provide their own snorkel gear and transportation to and from each day’s location. Intermediate swimming ability is required.

FEE: Members $210; Public $240

All sessions meet 9:30 a.m.–noon, Monday–Friday
Session A: June 29–July 3
Session B: July 13–17
Session C: August 3–7
Session D: August 17–21
Session E: August 31–September 4 (CANCELLED)

0016 Shark Encounters New!

Limited to 15 participants per session
Become a shark expert as you spend the week investigating and encountering a variety of sharks. Learn about shark biology, behavior, and conservation through observation and hands-on activities. Snorkel with local sharks and meet Scripps Institution of Oceanography researchers.

FEE: Members $210; Public $240

All sessions meet 1–4 p.m., Monday–Friday
Session A: June 29–July 3
Session B: July 27–31
Session C: August 24–28

0017 Junior Field Biology Camp

Limited to 12 participants per session
Field biology is fun! Learn what it takes to be a field biologist as you travel to different San Diego ecosystems, see animals up close, and learn the basics of collecting wildlife data. This adventure-filled week includes snorkeling, hiking, and beachcombing. Intermediate swimming ability is required.

FEE: Members $350; Public $390

All sessions meet 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday
Session A: July 6–10
Session B: August 3–7

0018 Marine Biologist for a Week

Limited to 20 participants per session
Explore career options and experience what the marine biology profession is like through a variety of hands-on activities, dissections, beach sampling, and a trip to the Scripps pier. Learn the techniques and tools scientists use to explore the biological ocean realm. Please note: This camp does not include aquatic sports.

FEE: Members $200; Public $230

All sessions meet 1–4 p.m., Monday–Friday
Session A: July 13–17
Session C: August 10–14

0019 Ocean Adventures Camp

Sessions A, B, C are currently full

Limited to 15 participants per session
Learn to surf, snorkel, and practice hands-on oceanography in this popular camp held at La Jolla Cove and Mission Point beaches and on the Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus. Experienced instructors will teach basic surfing, boogie-boarding, and snorkeling skills, while introducing you to related marine science topics such as waves, rip currents, and near-shore marine life. Campers must provide their own lunches, snorkel equipment, and transportation to and from each day's location. Intermediate swimming ability is required.

FEE: Members $340; Public $375

All sessions meet 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday–Friday
Session A: July 6–10
Session B: July 20–24
Session C: August 10–14