Our goal is to provide Seattle area youth with an opportunity to experience NOAA science first-hand and to learn how it applies to their local and global community. Each person attending the camp will leave with increased environmental knowledge and awareness. Campers will: * Try on dive gear and simulate a dive in a hyperbaric chamber. * Age fish and assess fish populations. * Identify different marine mammals by looking at tags and skulls. * Analyze water samples and see how buoys sample the ocean to help predict El Niños. * Learn how to use marine navigation charts and practice your charting skills. * Learn about hazardous substances and how to respond to an oil spill. * Help track a weather balloon and see how air currents affect it.

Camp Type:  Day Year Established: 2003 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 11 to 13 years old Cost/Week: $76.00-$200.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): NOAA Camp Director(s): Julie Hahn Nearest Large City: Seattle Off Season Rental:

Camp Focus: Academic and Pre-College Camps: Animals Academic and Pre-College Camps: Marine Science Academic and Pre-College Camps: Science

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