Win a Free Week of Summer Camp

Enter the “My Perfect Ocean” art and writing contest and win free enrollment to a Heal the Bay summer science camp.

This contest is open to three age categories from Kindergarten up to high school age. Entries must be received by May 15.

The “My Perfect Ocean” contest is being held in honor of World Oceans Day, an annual, international celebration of the ocean and the life it contains. The contest winners will be announced on World Oceans Day, June 9 at the Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, beach level, beneath the carousel at the Santa Monica Pier.

The theme of this year ‘s celebration is “Youth: the Next Wave of Change.”  Five- to eight-year-olds (kindergarten through second graders) are asked to draw their idea of a perfect ocean; eight- to 11-year-olds (third through fifth graders) should submit a short essay describing what makes a perfect ocean. High school age kids are asked to submit a 250-word essay depicting the perfect ocean as well as ways you can help make that ocean a reality. A picture, video, or other art piece should also demonstrate a portion of the essay.

First prize in the five-eight-year-old and eight-to 11-year-old age categories is paid registration for a week of Summer Science Adventure Camp. In its second year, this popular camp program is full of hands-on, marine science summer camp, offered June through August.

First prize for high school age kids is one week of paid registration to Heal the Bay’s Summer Creek Institute, a week-long exploration of our local watersheds, giving high school student the chance to discover the creeks and riverbeds that lead to our ocean.

Details and instructions for entering the contest can be found on the website at: www.healthebay.org. Learn more about camp registration at healthebay.org/camp