Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 13–18 · $1,075/week
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Texas A&M Sea Camp: Ornithology

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

Texas A&M Sea Camp offers specialized overnight programs for students in grades 6-12, focusing on marine science and ornithology at their Galveston campus.

▌ Editor's read The Texas A&M Sea Camp website loads successfully and details various overnight camp programs for students in grades 6-12, including a specific Ornithology camp. The camp is operated by Texas A&M University at Galveston, indicating a university owner type. While not ACA accredited, the website states that 'all staff members are background checked and trained in first aid and CPR.' The camp offers both residential and day camp options, with the Ornithology program being residential. Google reviews for 'Texas A&M Sea Camp' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 106 reviews, with parents frequently praising the educational content, enthusiastic staff, and positive impact on their children's interest in marine science. Social media handles found include @tamugseacamp on Instagram and TAMUSeaCamp on Facebook, which showcase camp activities and facilities.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

Texas A&M Sea Camp: Ornithology serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: 13–18
  • 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: Ornithology

What ages does Texas A&M Sea Camp: Ornithology accept?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Ornithology is open to children ages 13–18. 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: Ornithology cost?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Ornithology 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: Ornithology's hours?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Ornithology 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: Ornithology?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Ornithology 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: Ornithology provide lunch?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Ornithology 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: Ornithology compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Galveston?
Texas A&M Sea Camp: Ornithology 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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