Camp · Academic · Ages 16–18 · $2,450/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 16–18

Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation

Salish Sea Sciences · $2,450/week

Salish Sea Sciences offers immersive overnight summer programs for high school students focused on marine ecology and conservation in the San Juan Islands.

▌ Editor's read The Salish Sea Sciences website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing its mission to provide immersive marine science education. The camp is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded and directed by Dr. Jessica Harvey, a marine biologist with a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Programs are overnight and designed for high school students, focusing on marine ecology, conservation, and research in the San Juan Islands. The website mentions a 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio for field activities, ensuring close supervision and mentorship. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes safety protocols and experienced instructors. Google reviews for "Salish Sea Sciences" show a 5.0-star rating based on 10 reviews, with parents praising the educational value, hands-on experiences, and the expertise of the staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation 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 academic, 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM residential
  • Address: P.O. Box 326, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, plus $50 registration fee

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation

What ages does Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation accept?
Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation is open to children ages 16–18. 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 Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation cost?
Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation publishes $2,450/week for the standard session. USD, plus $50 registration fee Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation's hours?
Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation runs 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation?
Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation provide lunch?
Salish Sea Sciences - Ecology & Conservation 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.

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