Oregon Sea Grant hosts a number of summer day camps for youth 8 to 18 years old with themes that range from marine technology to marine mammals. Campers interact with researchers and learn about the marine environment through hands-on programs and field trips.
Oregon Sea Grant Marine Education will be offering in-person summer day camps at Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC). This summer, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to provide students ages (8-18) with fun, interactive, field-based learning activities. Day camps will be held July through mid-August on Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm. The cost is $195 per camper. Registration includes all instructional materials and a camp T-shirt; however, lunches are not included. Please note that camp registration fees are non-refundable.
Camp dates, themes and descriptions are provided below. Please note that there is a one-week gap between camps 2 and 3 due to educators attending a local educator conference in July 2023. Our camps will follow all Oregon State University (OSU) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Guidelines. All specific expectations are provided below and are subject to change as OSU and OHA update their guidance. While we are planning to offer camps in person, these plans are also subject to change pending the progression of COVID-19 cases. If a portion of camp is canceled due to site-specific COVID-19 restrictions, partial refunds will be issued. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the Marine Education Coordinator, [email protected]; 541-867-0233.
Update as of March 1, 2023: Our day camps are currently full, but you are welcome to add your child to the waitlist by clicking on the camp theme below. Want to be among the first to know about our day camp opportunities next year? Join our email list!
Registration opens @ NOON on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - REGISTER (camp is currently full; add your child to the waitlist!)
Learn about marine animals from the INSIDE as we conduct a variety of dissections, work with researchers to determine cause of death, collect data on feeding habits, and more. Campers will also spend plenty of time OUTside the lab exploring the coastal habitats these organisms call home. Note: this is a dissection-themed camp, please ensure your camper is prepared for a week full of internal anatomy investigations!
Registration opens @ NOON on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - REGISTER (camp is currently full; add your child to the waitlist!)
Engage in the process of science by conducting field investigations in estuarine and tide pool habitats. Campers will learn scientific methods from guest researchers and employ those methods as they travel to different coastal habitats to explore the adaptations and ecological interactions of unique coastal flora and fauna.
Registration opens @ NOON on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - REGISTER (camp is currently full; add your child to the waitlist!)
From anemones to zooplankton, campers will travel to the estuary, tide pools, and coastal forest in search of marine life that call the Oregon coast home. Our mission will be to find an organism to represent each letter of the alphabet. Campers will be trained how to use ID guides, books, and other resources and be provided to a journal to document their findings with drawings, poems, and more!
Registration opens @ NOON on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - REGISTER (camp is currently full; add your child to the waitlist!)
Campers will explore different aquatic habitats in search of patterns found among the plants and animals that live in these unique spaces. From fish scales to stripes, there are plenty of patterns to spot! Is there a purpose for these patterns? Join us and find out. Campers will learn how to use eye loupes and be provided a journal to sketch and document the patterns they find throughout the week.
We are looking forward to providing an exciting and safe learning experience for all camp participants and have outlined expectations and requirements that are in accordance with the current Oregon State University’s COVID-19 response as well as the Oregon Health Authority (OHA’s) Youth Program Reopening Public Health Recommendations and Requirements. Prior to registering your child for our summer day camps, please thoroughly review the COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Expectations outlined below. Parents/Guardians will be asked to verify they have read and agree to the following safety protocols and expectations during the registration process. Failure of camp participants to adhere to the safety protocols and expectations will result in removal from the program.
Per Oregon Health Authority and Oregon State University guidance, all campers, parents, guardians, and Oregon Sea Grant (OSG) Marine Education Staff must comply with the following safety protocols and procedures. Please note that these protocols and expectations are subject to change as OHA and OSU policies are updated.