1st – 3rd Camp Descriptions & Schedules

Fabulous Fins

Week 2 (June 16-20), Week 6 (July 28-August 1)

Dive into adventure with the Living Coast! Campers will learn about the various types of fish found in the San Diego Bay while enjoying ocean-themed crafts, animal encounters, and opportunities to explore the trails. We guarantee that your campers will have a splash at camp! 

During camp, we will:

Day 1:

  • Play an icebreaker game.
  • Make a fish craft.
  • Meet an animal ambassador.

Day 2:

  • Meet an animal.
  • Learn about different species of sharks.
  • Conduct a science experiment.

Day 3:

  • Learn about stingrays.
  • Compare our height to the length of a ray.
  • Participate in an animal feeding.

Hear the Wild

Week 1 (June 9-13), Week 4 (June 30-July 3), Week 7 (August 4-8)

Step into the world of animals and discover the fantastic ways they communicate! Campers will embark on a fun-filled adventure where they’ll explore how animals talk to each other, from chirps and calls to signals and scents. Through immersive activities like trail walks, hands-on crafts, and engaging science experiments, campers connect with nature and let their curiosity run wild!

During camp, we will…

Day 1:

  • Explore the trails.
  • Meet a reptile.
  • Make a fun craft.

Day 2:

  • Learn about bird calls.
  • Meet a unique animal ambassador.
  • Play a game.

Day 3:

  • Meet an animal.
  • Make a colorful craft.
  • Go on a trail walk.

Day 4:

  • Learn about our senses.
  • Play a game.
  • Meet an animal.

Day 5:

  • Participate in an animal feeding.
  • Play a fun game.
  • Do a craft.

Natural Navigators

Week 3 (June 23-27), Week 5 (July 21-25)

Have you ever wondered why animals migrate? In this camp, students will learn about the incredible journeys animals take and gain a deeper understanding of our amazing local wildlife. With daily animal encounters, games, and opportunities to explore a wildlife refuge, this camp is perfect for future biologists curious about the wildlife around them. 

During camp, we will…

Day 1:

  • Learn about migration and navigation.
  • Meet an animal.
  • Participate in a navigation-based activity.

Day 2:

  • Focus on sea turtle migration.
  • Participate in an animal feeding.
  • Make a craft.

Day 3:

  • Learn about cliff swallows, a migratory bird.
  • Go on a walk around the refuge.
  • Meet a bird ambassador.

Day 4:

  • Learn about whales that migrate through San Diego.
  • Meet an animal ambassador.
  • Make a craft.

Day 5:

  • Meet an animal.
  • Play a game.
  • Learn about the Monarch butterfly migration.

All camp schedules and activities are subject to change based on organizational and animal needs.