Summer Camps

Coastal Summer Camp

Rising 2 - 8 Grades

Coastal Education Center at Third Beach

Sessions 1 and 3 - 8: $325 Members | $375 Non-Members

Session 2 (week of July 4th): $260 | $310 Non-Members

In this popular program, campers have the opportunity to explore tide pools, catch fish, and conduct experiments at our Coastal Education Center at Third Beach. Coastal Camp is offered to three different age groups in eight one-week sessions. Space is limited, so sign up quickly! Except for Monday registration, drop-off and pick-up will be at the Coastal Education Center at Third Beach. Groups will have a maximum of 10 campers.

2024 Coastal Camp Sessions

  • Session 1 (6/24-6/28): Shell-abration! (Entering Grades 2-3): This week we will celebrate all of the shelled creatures that live at the beach–a whole week dedicated to searching out and learning about crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and barnacles! Learn what makes a crustacean a crustacean while exploring Crab Town at Third Beach, keeping an eye out for these incredible invertebrates.

  • Session 2 (7/1-7/5): Life on the Edge: (Entering Grades 2-3): This week we will explore the various ecosystems found near the beach. The dunes and marshes found around the Coastal Education Center at Third Beach are excellent places to look for shy and secretive animals. We will take some time to observe and learn about these unique creatures.

*No camp held on July 4th, 2023

  • Session 3 (7/8-7/12): Tide Pools to Trenches (Entering Grades 4-6): This week we will explore the animals that live in different marine habitats, from the shallowest tide pools to the deepest ocean trenches. Hands on sampling at Crab Town and Third Beach will accompany classroom activities, crafts, games, and more!

  • Session 4 (7/15-7/19): Ponds, Pools, and Pelagics (Entering Grades 1-3): In this exciting week of camp we will focus our attention on animals that live in the different aquatic habitats around NBS. We will analyze species diversity, conduct experiments, and more!

  • Session 5 (7/22-7/26): Perfect Predators (Entering Grades 4-6): From birds to sharks, a variety of animals hunt for food in the world’s oceans. In this week of camp we will explore different marine predators and their adaptations for finding and catching their prey.

  • Session 6 (7/29-8/2): From Land to Sea (Entering Grades 4-6): Have you ever wondered how you can help the oceans? This week we will learn about ocean conservation, climate change, what we can do to help and how it is affecting our oceans. Traditional camp activities such as experiments, crafts, exploration and games will all be part of the fun!

  • Session 7 (8/5-8/9): Making a Splash (Entering Grades 1-3 AND Entering Grades 7-8): Have you ever wondered how you can help the oceans? This week we will learn about ocean conservation, climate change, how it is affecting our oceans and what we can do to help. Traditional camp activities such as experiments, crafts, exploration and games will all be part of the fun!

  • Session 8 (8/12-8/16): Fish Frenzy (Entering Grades 2-3): This week is all about scales and tails as we dive into the wild world of fish. We will use nets and other tools to sample the waters in search of local fish, documenting the species that are swimming offshore at NBS!

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