Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s Island Bound summer camp for children ages 11 to 13. There will be two camps in 2017: June 26 -29 & July 10 – 13.
Voyage to Catalina Island aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point! This camp draws you into the life of tall ship sailing and reveals the rich marine resources of a beautiful California island. Day One of Island Bound is spent developing you into young sailors and bonds you as a fully functioning crew. During your island voyage, team up with our professional crew for sailing, navigating, and learning rope work. Explore the marine ecosystem through kayaking, swimming and snorkeling. This voyage of discovery will be an adventure to remember!
Day 1 is at the Institute, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The ship departs on day 2 at 8 a.m., and returns day 4 at 2:45 p.m.
The cost is $625. Register online or call (949) 496-2274 with questions. To register online for Island Bound summer camp, please visit http://www.ocean-institute.org/summer-camp/island-bound-camp.
About the Ocean Institute
The Ocean Institute is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science, Maritime History and Outdoor Education programs. The facility includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, two historic tallships, and an oceanographic research vessel. Immersion-based field trips range from one-hour science labs to multi-day programs at sea. All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning. Ocean-based exhibits are open to the public seven days a week.
Visitors can explore the underwater world while participating in fun activities designed to indulge ocean curiosity. Throughout the year, the Ocean Institute also offers organized family programs, summer camps, cruises, tallship sails, and other unique events including our annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival and the Festival of Whales.
Address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Website: www.oceaninstitute.org
Phone: (949) 496-2274
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