Seacamp
Founded in 1966, Seacamp is the first program dedicated to the education of youth in marine sciences. Seacamp shows the way to the sense of wonder within you that will last a lifetime. Through its marine science program, underwater exploration and study beckon you to a world apart. Seacamp is minutes from the only living coral reef in all America at Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary. Marine Science Programs Campers are able to discover for themselves the fascinating, little-known world beneath the ocean surface and the delicate relationships which unite all marine organisms in endless cycles of life and survival. Students can work at their own level of interest, learning basic ecological principles and concepts that are pertinent to the future of our natural resources as well as the study of marine science. SCUBA Programs Aquatics and Creative Expressions The Red Cross course in lifeguarding including First Aid and CPR is taught at Seacamp. The course is designed to increase the campers' ability to recognize and avoid hazardous water conditions and practices. Seacamp also offers traditional camp activities such as Arts and Crafts, camp newspaper, Music and Photography.
Seacamp's tropical marine location in the lower Florida Keys enables it to offer a truly unique marine science program. This program is the heart of Seacamp and makes available to campers and young scientists a variety of coordinated activities under the guidance of academically-trained marine science instructors.
Seacamp offers several courses in safe SCUBA diving and Marine Science to qualified campers. The courses are designed to give the diver training in SCUBA techniques so that he/she will be able to safely use SCUBA as a tool for underwater research. Satisfactory completion of our Basic or Master Diver certification course will earn the camper their certification through NAUI. Campers already certified can participate in one of our many marine science/SCUBA courses.
Seacamp teaches the fun and skills of sailing. It's an excellent way for future marine scientists to become familiar with the winds, tides and currents that are of primary concern in oceanography. Seacamp maintains a fleet of Pelican sail boats and twelve Windsurfers. US Sail certification is offered to beginners in sailing.
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Camp Type:
Year Established: 1966 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 12 to 17 years old Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Seacamp Association, Inc. Camp Director(s): Grace Upshaw Nearest Large City: Miami, FL Off Season Rental: No Accreditations ? |
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Gifted Academic and Pre-College Camps: Marine Science Academic and Pre-College Camps: Science Adventure Camps: Environmental Adventure Camps: Sailing Adventure Camps: SCUBA |
Arts and Crafts
Music
Sports Activities:
General Sports
Fishing
Swimming
Water Sports
Windsurfing
Adventure Activities:
Canoeing
Environmental
Kayaking
Sailing
SCUBA
Wilderness
Academic Activities:
Gifted
Marine Science
Science
Miscellaneous Activities:
Talent Show
Travel/Trips
Session 1: June 24th through July 11th 2010 Session 2: July 14th through July 31st 2010 Session 3: August 3rd through August 20th 2010 All camps are 18-days in length.

