Campers get a unique opportunity to conduct hands-on research and explore the San Francisco Bay aboard a 90-foot research vessel, the Robert G. Brownlee.
The Marine Science Institute's Summer Marine Science Camp offers an immersive experience for campers to explore San Francisco Bay and Northern California Coastal habitats. Through hands-on activities, field trips, and data collection, participants develop environmental stewardship. Campers interact with live marine animals, discover marine biodiversity and habitats, and learn about marine animal adaptations to changing climate conditions. A significant part of the experience includes a Discovery Voyage aboard the 90-foot research vessel, the Robert G. Brownlee, where campers use scientific collection equipment and explore the Bay floor through mud samples. The curriculum is updated annually to ensure a fresh and enriching experience, focusing on connecting land, water, and ocean systems and developing real-world scientific skills.
A typical day involves hands-on marine science activities, interactions with live marine animals, and exploration of local habitats, often including a field trip or a Discovery Voyage aboard the research vessel.
This camp is ideal for budding marine biologists and young adventurers in grades K-8 who are eager to explore, question, and connect with the San Francisco Bay and ocean environment.
500 Redwood Shores Pkwy, Redwood City, CA 94065
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