Camp · Academic · Ages 16–18 · $1,850/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 16–18

Salish Sea Sciences - Field & Lab Research

Salish Sea Sciences · $1,850/week

Salish Sea Sciences offers immersive overnight field and lab research programs for high school students interested in marine biology and environmental scienc...

▌ Editor's read The Salish Sea Sciences website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering intensive field and lab research programs for high school students. The program is not accredited by the ACA. Founded by Dr. Jessica Harvey, the organization has been operating for 10 years, according to its 'About Us' page. It is structured as a non-profit organization. The program is an overnight experience, providing students with direct access to marine environments for hands-on research. While the website mentions staff qualifications, it does not explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio or language regarding background checks. Google reviews for Salish Sea Sciences are overwhelmingly positive, with a 5.0-star rating from 15 reviews, frequently praising the quality of instruction, the immersive scientific experience, and the positive impact on students' academic and career aspirations.
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Since 201610+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Salish Sea Sciences - Field & Lab Research 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
2016 (10 years)
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 - Field & Lab Research

What ages does Salish Sea Sciences - Field & Lab Research accept?
Salish Sea Sciences - Field & Lab Research 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 - Field & Lab Research cost?
Salish Sea Sciences - Field & Lab Research publishes $1,850/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 - Field & Lab Research's hours?
Salish Sea Sciences - Field & Lab Research 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 - Field & Lab Research?
Salish Sea Sciences - Field & Lab Research is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 10 years of operating history. 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 - Field & Lab Research provide lunch?
Salish Sea Sciences - Field & Lab Research 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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