Summer Camp for Ages 8-17

Summer Camp, Ages 8-12 and Ages 13-17

Natural Science Discovery

Week-long day camp with a Thursday night campout

June 16-20, 2025 - Hooray for habitats
July 14-18, 2025 - Outrageous Oceans Odyssey

Free Programming

These classes are available FREE for children who qualify for free or reduced school lunch. Email for information FREE classes through Cesar Chavez Library (15 Williams Rd, Salinas) and other Salinas Valley community partners. Email for information

Summer 2025
Ages 8-12
Natural Science Discovery Camp

LOCATION: Drop-off / Pick-up Location: Laguna Grande Park, Seaside
DATES: June 16-20, 2025 - Hooray for habitats | July 14-18, 2025 - Outrageous Oceans Odyssey
TIMES: Mon-Wed 8:00AM-4:00PM | Thurs 8:00AM - Fri 12:00PM

COST: $365 / week
10% DISCOUNT: for Military Families
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available and offered on a sliding scale

During the week, campers explore and learn about our local natural areas through two themes: Ocean Odyssey - discover the ocean, rocky shorelines, and tide pools, plus enjoy a whale-watching trip. Habitat for Habitats - explore riparian areas, oak woodlands, and other wildlife homes, capped with a kayak trip in Monterey.

Ages 13-17
Outdoor Leadership Training (OLT) at the Natural Science Discovery Camp

LOCATION: Drop-off / Pick-up Location: Laguna Grande Park, Seaside
DATES: June 16-20, 2025 - Hooray for habitats | July 14-18, 2025 - Outrageous Oceans Odyssey
TIMES: Mon-Wed 8:00AM-4:00PM | Thurs 8:00AM - Fri 12:00PM

COST: $365 / week
10% DISCOUNT: for Military Families
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available and offered on a sliding scale

We welcome two teen volunteers each week who are eager to learn, build leadership skills, and assist with camp activities.

Registration

* Indicates required field

Youth Name *

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Last

Youth Age *

Ages 13-17 *

Registering for Outdoor Leaders in Training (OLT)

Natural Science Discovery Camp $365/Week *

June 16-20, Hooray for Habitats July 14-18, Outrageous Ocean Odyssey

Additional Youth Name *

First

Last

Additional Youth Age *

Age 13-17 *

Registering for Outdoor Leaders in Training (OLT)

Natural Science Discovery Camp $365/week *

June 16-20, Hooray for habitats July 14-18, Outrageous Oceans Odyssey

Parent Name *

First

Last

Parent Email *

Parent Phone Number *

Comments, Questions, Notes *

Policy Acknowledgement *

I have read the POLICIES listed below, including the Reservation Policy, the Cancellation Policy, the Refund Policy, and about Participant Misconduct

Once you have submitted your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with further information and a link for payment.

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Please contact Marily Muñoz-Serrano with any program questions.

Scholarships are available, English PDF | Spanish PDF complete form and email Marily.

Policies

Reservation Policy

You may reserve a space in any of our regularly scheduled programs with a non-refundable program fee (15% of program cost). Balance must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to the start of any regularly scheduled programs or at the time that the program becomes full, whichever occurs first. For privately scheduled activities such as tours, youth programs or presentations, a non-refundable 50% deposit must be received 30 days in advance.

Cancellation Policy

Up until two weeks before a regular program’s start date you may receive a full refund, less processing fees (15% of program cost), if you cancel your reservation. Should a program need to be cancelled due to incremental weather or dangerous conditions, Ventana Wildlife Society will issue either a credit or a full refund.

Refund Policy

It is VWS policy that no refunds will be made for cancelations within the two weeks prior to programming, or as related to 'no show's', late arrivals, early withdrawals, or participant dismissals due to misconduct (see below). Refunds requested in writing, by fax, mail or email, will be considered according to these guidelines. Refund requests should be directed to:

Mail: Ventana Wildlife Society, 9699 Blue Larkspur Ln Ste 105, Monterey CA 93940
Fax (831) 455-2846 or
Email [email protected]

Participant Misconduct
Ventana Wildlife Society has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy towards any type of violence (hitting, pushing, kicking, verbal assaults, etc.) and will not hesitate to dismiss a participant from a program due to violence or other misconduct, in order to maintain a high level safety and comfort for our other participants. Participants with discipline issues consistently require our staff to direct their time and energy from the rest of the program - this is unfair to the other participants who enrolled to be in a fun, educational and safe environment.

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