Summer Programs

Looking forward to those lazy days of summer? We have an entire ocean full of adventure that will fill warm days (and even some cool nights)!

Multi-Day Overnight Camp

Island Bound Camp
Age: 11 - 13
Time: Day 1 at Institute: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Days 2 - 4 at sea: Depart Day 2 at 8:00am; Return Day 4 at 1:00pm
Dates:July 13, Aug 17, 24 (Monday - Thursday)
Price: $395; Members: $335

Voyage to Catalina Island aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point. This camp draws participants into the life of tallship sailing and reveals the rich marine resources of a beautiful California island. Day one of camp will orient the new sailors to the vessel by learning the routine of shipboard life, along with sail theory and boat building. The next three days at sea team up new and professional crew in working a 68 ton, eighteenth century tallship by sailing, navigating, learning rope work, and standing night watch, all while learning maritime history. Our marine biologist will lead classes and labs on a variety of marine-related subjects, and take you kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling. This voyage of discovery will be an adventure to remember!