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Ocean Institute Coastal Explorer Camp Offers Off-Shore Adventure for Ages 10-12

DANA POINT, CA, July 24, 2007 - The Ocean Institute will offer Coastal Explorer Camp, an exciting, week-long summer camp for children ages 10-12, each week in August. The five-day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. camps are scheduled for the weeks of August 6, 13, 20 and 27. Children will have the opportunity to learn about the science of our coastlines in a way that is both hands-on and fun. Activities include kayaking, operating remote operated vehicles (ROVs), crabbing, catch and release fishing, tidepooling, and wildlife cruises. Participants will learn the science of our coastlines, including a study of waves, sand and the sea creatures who live off our shores.

The cost for the week is $275, or for members of the Institute, $245. For additional information or to enroll your child, call (949) 496-2274, ext. 0, or visit www.ocean-institute.org

Open to the Public on Weekends

The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $6 adults, $4 children ages 4-12. Or, with the purchase of a membership, a family can enjoy year-round free admission, benefit from member- only events and receive discounts on all other programs.

Visitors can also board one of the Ocean Institute's sea-going vessels, the state-of-the-art R/V Sea Explorer or the historic tallship Spirit of Dana Point. Cruises are an additional charge.

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