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2009 Natural Science Discovery Summer Camp
(Ages 8-12 and now for ages 12-15!)
August 3-7 Camp for 12-15 year olds added! Please contact Alena Porte for more information.
Read a detailed description about our Natural Science Discovery Camp
Cost of camp is $310 ($250 for VWS Associate Members [$50 or above]) - includes daily snack, dinner / breakfast during the overnight and a camp tee shirt.
This year has been difficult for everyone, but your child doesn’t have to miss out – please contact us and ask about our scholarship program!
To register, please call our office to inquire about availability. We will mail you a registration packet, or you may print the pdf Registration Form, pdf Medical Form, pdf Media Consent Form and pdf Waiver of Liability Form. If you are signing up for Mountains Rock! or Hooray for Habitats, you will also need to complete the pdf Kayak Waiver. Materials can be mailed, faxed or emailed to Alena Porte, Education Coordinator. Once we have received your completed packet and payment, we will mail you a letter of confirmation.
Additional forms and documents available in pdf format:
• 2009 Summer Program Brochure
• Scholarship Application
• Refund Policy
Camp Hours:
Camp Hours - Please note 4pm end time:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Wednesday
Overnight: 8 a.m. Thursday to noon Friday
CARMEL PICK-UP: Children are to be dropped off and picked up at Larson field behind the Carmel Mission.
A note to parents: Camp staff are CPR and First Aid certified and all drivers possess Class B drivers licenses.
For more information
Contact Alena Porte, Education Coordinator, at 831-455-9514 or email:
Natural Science Discovery Camp
Schedule Carmel Pick-Up |
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| Week 1 | June 15-19 | |
| Week 2 | Mountains Rock! |
June 22-26 |
| Week 3 | Outrageous Ocean Odyssey | July 6-10 |
| Week 4 | Hooray for Habitats |
July 20-24 |
| Week 5 | Mountains Rock! | August 3-7 |
Discovery Camp Weekly Themes
Hooray for Habitats
June 15-19 and July 20-24
Kayak through kelp forests and search for Sea otters off the coast of Monterey. Explore tide pools and fresh water habitats, cool redwood forests, dry canyons and sunny meadows.
Outrageous Ocean Odyssey
July 6-10
Watch the high seas for spouting whales and playful dolphins on a boat ride in the bay. Search through tide pools along the coast and learn all about the amazing Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Mountains Rock!
June 22-26 and August 3-7
Explore the muddy banks of Elkhorn Slough while kayaking along side Harbor seals, wander the golden hills near Salinas, and discover an amazing rocky gorge!