Winter Science Camp at Heal the Bay Aquarium
“Sea”-cret Agent Ocean Explorers
(Grades K-2): December 29 – January 2; (Excluding January 1)
This holiday season, at Heal the Bay’s Winter Science Camp, campers will step into the role of an oceanic secret agent on a mission to uncover the mysteries of the sea! Each day brings a new case to crack—whether it’s tracking stormwater pollution, decoding clues about marine life, or uncovering the secrets of conservation. With hands-on experiments, “undercover” field activities, and “top-secret” encounters with marine animals, campers will sharpen their observation skills and teamwork while learning about tools they can use to heal the planet like true ocean agents.
What to Expect:
- Bird Detectives
- Microscopic Animal Observation
- Permeability Experiment
- Animal Pelt Investigation
- “Invisible Ink” Experiment
- Beach Exploration + Cleanup
- Take-home crafts
- And much More!
Winter Science Camp Cost
Our camp is designed for students grades K-5 as of September 2025 (or aged 5-1). Camp kits and T-shirts will be handed out to campers enrolled for several days and/or a full camp week on your camper’s final day of camp.
Price:
Full Week: $330
Daily: $85 per day
**Daily sessions are available à la carte for $85 per day or the full week for $330.
** After-camp care will be offered for Winter Science Camp, from 2 PM -3 PM, for $20 per day.
Register Below
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CAMP FORMS
Please download and fill out all Camp Forms before arriving at Science Camp.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to the generosity of community partners, we have a limited number of camp scholarships available. If you need partial or full financial assistance for your child to attend camp, please fill out the application in the registration above after reading our Camp Scholarship and Eligibility Application. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM
Heal the Bay’s Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program, which will run simultaneously with our 2026 Winter Science Camp, is an opportunity for students who have aged out of camp to continue to participate while also gaining valuable experience in hands-on outdoor field education, working with children, and increasing their overall ocean literacy. While at camp, CITs will experience and learn about marine life while executing some, but not all, responsibilities associated with a camp counselor position. If you would like your child to participate as a CIT for Heal the Bay’s 2026 Winter Science Camp, please see instructions below.
How to Apply:
If you would like to participate as a CIT for Heal the Bay’s 2026 Winter Science Camp, please read through and fill out the 2026 CIT Application in its entirety, and email to Robert Ramos at rramos@healthebay.org. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or accepted. This is a rolling acceptance opportunity. Deadline is December 5.
CANCELLATION POLICY
For cancellations made prior to 2 weeks before the start of your registered camp session, the camp fee can be refunded, less a $50 administration fee. Cancellations made within 2 weeks before the start of your registered camp session are non-refundable.
QUESTIONS? See our Camp FAQs. For any other questions, please contact Robert Ramos at rramos@healthebay.org
Coming Next: Spring Science Camp at Heal the Bay Aquarium
Forts & Fish – The Quest for Conservation!
(Grades K-2): March 30 – April 3
This spring, brave explorers will set out on a quest to defend the ocean and uncover its hidden powers. Guided by Heal the Bay educators, campers will navigate through dynamic “realms” of science and imagination—conducting experiments, solving ocean mysteries, and taking on team challenges that test their courage and curiosity. Along the way, they’ll earn achievements for creativity, leadership, and problem-solving, all while discovering how real-world heroes protect our planet’s most powerful force: the sea.
Brave the tides, battle pollution, and become a hero for the sea!
What to Expect:
- “Find the Sea Serpent” Game
- Ocean Comic Craft
- Ocean Layers Experiment
- Plankton Poetry
- Living Infrastructure Activity
- Beach Exploration + Cleanup
- Take-home crafts
- And much More!
Spring Science Camp Cost
Our camp is designed for students grades 3-6 as of September 2025 (or aged 8-13). Camp kits and T-shirts will be handed out to campers enrolled for several days and/or a full camp week on your camper’s final day of camp.
Price:
Full Week: $400
Daily: $85 per day
**Daily sessions are available à la carte for $85 per day or the full week for $400.
** After-camp care will be offered for Spring Science Camp, from 2 PM-3 PM, for $20 per day.
Register Below
CAMP FORMS
Please download and fill out all Camp Forms before arriving at Science Camp.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to the generosity of community partners, we have a limited number of camp scholarships available. If you need partial or full financial assistance for your child to attend camp, please fill out the application in the registration above after reading our Camp Scholarship and Eligibility Application. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM
Heal the Bay’s Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program, which will run simultaneously with our 2026 Spring Science Camp, is an opportunity for students who have aged out of camp to continue to participate while also gaining valuable experience in hands-on outdoor field education, working with children, and increasing their overall ocean literacy. While at camp, CITs will experience and learn about marine life while executing some, but not all, responsibilities associated with a camp counselor position. If you would like your child to participate as a CIT for Heal the Bay’s 2026 Spring Science Camp, please see instructions below.
How to Apply:
If you would like to participate as a CIT for Heal the Bay’s 2026 Spring Science Camp, please read through and fill out the 2026 CIT Application in its entirety, and email to Robert Ramos at rramos@healthebay.org. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or accepted. This is a rolling acceptance opportunity. Deadline is March 13.
CANCELLATION POLICY
For cancellations made prior to 2 weeks before the start of your registered camp session, the camp fee can be refunded, less a $50 administration fee. Cancellations made within 2 weeks before the start of your registered camp session are non-refundable.
QUESTIONS? See our Camp FAQs. For any other questions, please contact Robert Ramos at rramos@healthebay.org
Learn More about Aquarium Camp Experiences!
WATCH our Spectrum 1 Heal the Bay Aquarium Science Camp SPOTLIGHT.
“A 2020 study published in the American Educational Research Journal found that 52% of students in first to sixth grade, over five summers, experienced learning loss and lost an average of 39% of subjects learned during the school year.” (Spectrum News 1)
“I try to speak to [the campers] in a way that inspires them, that makes them want to care about the environment … it’s about caring about the place we exist in and inspire them to want to take care of it.” – Robert Ramos, Heal the Bay Aquarium Education Manager
