Each camp follows a similar daily schedule: opening activity, content rich exploration, physically active game or walk, a snack, project time, closing activity. However, content complexity, group skills, and time spent on each task differ with age groups. 

Fees range from $100 — $225 depending on the camp.

Pre-K: Campers must be potty trained. A typical excursion will be to the Sitka National Historic Park, Sage Beach, and to the playground. We will practice forming teams, creative group play, waiting turns, and being kind to one another.  

Grades 1 – 3: Campers should be able to move independently over uneven ground on relatively flat terrain. A typical excursion might take us to Sitka National Historic Park, around the loop trail there, and back to the Science Center. Campers should feel comfortable with group skills such as listening, waiting their turn, and practicing kindness toward others. Science content is integrated into stories, explorations, games, and projects. Activity work time is restricted to ~30 minute blocks. 

Grades 4 – 6: Campers will be expected to sustain 30-45 minutes of play or movement. They will practice listening to their peers’ ideas, planning as a team, and playing cooperative and competitive games. Science content is integrated into direct instruction, experimentation, and discovery activities. Campers will problem-solve challenges and work on projects for 45–60 minutes at a time.   

Grades 7 – 12: Campers in grades 7–12 should be able to sustain focus for hour-long field trips, feel comfortable swimming for short stretches in the ocean, and feel excited about time outside and stretches of physical activity. They will be expected to plan cooperatively and delegate tasks, support their peers, and be independently motivated. These campers will learn science content through direct instruction, individual experimentation and observation, group discussion, and Q&A with experts. Skills in these camps require maturity and compliance with safety instructions. Work blocks will be 60–90 minutes, and in some cases may extend for several hours. 

Adults: Participants in adult snorkeling should be prepared to snorkel in cold water for about an hour at a time. All snorkel equipment- wetsuits, booties, gloves, masks, fins, hoods, and snorkels- is provided. Please come wearing your bathing suit or clothing that you are comfortable getting wet that will fit under a wet suit. Participants also need to bring a towel and water bottle.