Spring Programs for Kids

DANA POINT, CA, Jan 13, 2010 - The Ocean Institute offers a variety of exciting, educational spring camps for children ages 6 and older. Each program has been designed to fully utilize the Institute’s state-of-the-art Ocean Education Center, its research vessel Sea Explorer, its two tallships, Pilgrim and Spirit of Dana Point and the nearby Dana Point Marine Protected Area.

Programs include:

Junior Neptunes (ages 6-8) – Children will discover the hidden world beneath the waves, including a look at marine critters from the smallest crab to the giant whale. April 8 (Session A) & 9 (session B), 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $75, or $130 for both sessions.

Junior Oceanographer (ages 9-12) – Become a marine biologist for the day, learning the principles of marine biology and oceanography. The day also includes a visit to the Dana Point Marine Protected Area and a two-hour cruise aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. April 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $75.

Junior Seahawks (ages 9-12) – Enjoy the life of a tall ship sailor during the Golden Era of Sail. Raise sail, race long boats, explore a sea cave, experience the lost arts of a sailor, go up the mast in a boatswain’s chair and perhaps encounter a pirate or two. April 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $75.

General registration begins January 20. For additional information about Ocean Institute camps, please visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.
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