Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 12–15 · $1,075/week
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Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography

Texas A&M University at Galveston · $1,075/week

Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography offers residential summer programs for students in grades 6-12, focusing on marine science and oceanography at their Galvest...

▌ Editor's read The Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography website loads successfully and details residential summer programs for students in grades 6-12, with a focus on marine science. The camp is operated by Texas A&M University at Galveston, indicating a university ownership type. While not ACA accredited, the camp states that all staff members undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and water safety. The program offers various tracks, such as Oceanography, Marine Biology, and Marine Veterinary Medicine, with activities like dissections, field trips, and laboratory experiments. Google reviews for 'Texas A&M Sea Camp' show an average rating of 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, with parents praising the educational content and engaging staff. Social media handles found are @tamugseacamp on Instagram and TAMUGSeaCamp on Facebook, showcasing camp activities and updates. The camp emphasizes hands-on learning and exposure to real-world marine science research and careers.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 12–15
  • Hours: Overnight
  • Address: 200 Seawolf Pkwy, Galveston, TX 77554, USA

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography

What ages does Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography accept?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography is open to children ages 12–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography cost?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography publishes $1,075/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography's hours?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography provide lunch?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Galveston?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Oceanography is one of 16 outdoors/nature camps in Galveston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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