UPDATE: Our team is following CDC and LA County Department of Public Health guidelines for how to remain safe and reduce risk. The health and safety of our staff, campers, and communities continue to be our number one priority. See our COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines below*.
When school is out Heal the Bay Aquarium Science Camp is in! Let your budding marine scientist to swim into fun during their upcoming school breaks this Holiday Season.
Join us at Heal the Bay Aquarium Science Camp. Your child will blossom this Spring, as they learn all about the animals who call the ocean home! In-person camp sessions are offered to all school-age little ones, from Kindergarten through 6th grade (ages 5-13). Through discovery and exploration, Campers enjoy a variety of science experiments, activities, games, and crafts. Our in-person Camp sessions happen Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Camp Registration is Open
(Register here if you are experiencing issues with the form above.)
Spring Break Camp Sessions
April 3 – April 7, 2023
(Kindergarten – Grade 6, Ages 5- 13)
Celebrate the beauty of our ocean this Spring Break at Heal the Bay Aquarium Spring Science Camp. Where do all the whales go in the winter? What makes tide-pools so important? How can we give the gift of a beautiful ocean to our marine friends? Each day we’ll learn the answers to these questions and more with hands-on, and “fins-on” learning and lots of fun.
Week 1: April 3 – April 7, 2023 (Kindergarten – Grade 6, Ages 5- 13)
· Day 1: Migration Monday – Start camp off with a splash and learn about the magical migration of the marine mammals that travel along the Santa Monica’s coastal waters.
· Day 2: Tiny Tuesday – Discover how the smallest animals at the Aquarium can make a huge impact in the ocean with some microscopic misadventures.
· Day 3: Weird Wednesday – Some sea creatures can seem almost supernatural. Take a deep dive into what makes our underwater dwellers unique.
· Day 4: Toothy Thursday – Do fish have teeth? How do starfish eat? Can sharks smile? Discover the dental differences between some of the Pacific Ocean’s most iconic creatures.
· Day 5: Friendly Fishing Friday -Shell-ebrate a great week of camp with Fri-YAY fun and an ice cream party at the Aquarium!
Cost: $350 for the full week, OR $80 daily; T-shirt and fun science kit with registration (given out first day of camp/attendance)
Please note the grade range indicates what grade the camper entered in Fall 2022.
Summer Camp Sessions
June 26 – August 4, 2023
Get ready for fun in the sun, on the sand, and at the Heal the Bay Aquarium with Summer Science Camp! Let your mini- Marine biologist get wet and wild by the Santa Monica Pier, as they explore shark and sea star touch tanks, learn about local marine life and the importance of conservation from immersive pacific ocean animal exhibits, then enjoy toes-in-the-sand adventures and science experiments on the Santa Monica Beach. Let our fishy friends and expert aquarist help stave off summer learning loss with hands-on experiences that will help shape your little environmentalist’s journey into conservation for years to come. After each week of fun we Shell-ebrate all we have learned with Fri-YAY fun and an ice cream party at the Aquarium!
· Week 1: June 26th – July 1st, 9 am-2 pm (entering PK – 2nd grade in Fall 2022) 5 years and older
Migration Celebration – Start camp off with a splash and learn about the magical migration of the marine mammals that travel along the Santa Monica’s coastal waters.
· Week 2: July 5th – 7th, 9am-2pm (entering 3rd – 5th grade in Fall 2023)
Tiny and Truely Magnificent – Discover how the smallest animals at the Aquarium can make a huge impact in the ocean with some microscopic misadventures.
· Week 3: July 10th – 14th, 9 am-2 pm (entering 6th – 8th grade in Fall 2023)
Weird Wonders – Some sea creatures can seem almost supernatural. Take a deep dive into what makes our underwater dwellers unique.
· Week 4: July 17th – 21st, 9am-2pm (entering K – 2nd grade in Fall 2023) 5 years and older (this is a repeat week)
Marine Munchers- Do fish have teeth? How do starfish eat? Can sharks smile? Discover the dental differences between some of the Pacific Ocean’s most iconic creatures.
· Week 5: July 31st – August 4th, 9 am-2 pm (entering 3rd – 5th grade in Fall 2023
Pollution Pirates – Set sail for adventure, crafts, and conservation. Perfect for mermaids and land-lovers alike.
Cost: $350 for the full week, OR $80 daily; T-shirt and fun science kit with registration (given out first day of camp/attendance)
COST
$350 per Weekly Session
$80 per day
Register Daily for al-a-cart camp for $80 per day, OR sign up for the full week at a discount of $350.
T-shirt and fun science kit with registration (given out first day of camp/attendance)
Please note the grade range indicates what grade the camper entered in Fall 2023.
Heal the Bay Members receive a discount! (Learn more about Heal the Bay membership and contact us to redeem your coupon code.)
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 of the start of your registered camp session are non-refundable.
CAMP FORMS
Please download and fill out all Camp Forms before arriving at Science Camp.
QUESTIONS?
See our In-Person Camp FAQs. For any other questions, please contact Robert Ramos at rramos@healthebay.org
*COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines
- All guests are strongly recommended to wear a face mask covering both mouth and nose inside of the Aquarium.
- Campers will maintain a 3-foot distance from others when able and feasible.
- Campers will not attend if they are sick with a fever and/or respiratory symptoms, or have received a positive COVID test within the last 5-10 days.
- If campers have come into contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, they should wear a mask at all times, get tested 3-5 days from exposure, and watch for symptoms.
- No food or drink is allowed inside Heal the Bay Aquarium. Snacks and lunch will be eaten outside.
- Hand sanitizer is available at our exit, and we have hand washing areas on-site for camper convenience and use.
- These guidelines are subject to change based on CDC and LA County Department of Public Health guidelines for how to remain safe and reduce risk.
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