Sea Campus Kids

Sea Campus Kids is a marine-oriented day program for campers ages 6-11.  Campers will have their hands-on and feet-in as they participate in activities such as wading through a salt marsh, dissecting a fish or seining in the surf.

Sea Campus Kids    

Registration will tentatively open on November 15th

*All registrations must be made online. We are no longer allowed to take registration over the phone, but we are more than happy to help walk you through it.

Half-Day Workshops: Monday-Thursday Ages 6-10

Morning Workshops: 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Afternoon Workshops: 12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 

Participants may register for the morning, afternoon, or both programs offered. Campers enrolled in morning and afternoon workshops will stay during lunch. 

Full-Day Workshops: Monday-Wednesday 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

3 Day Full Day Workshops will be split into two classes based on age. Ages 6-8 and Ages 9-11

Registration Fee: There is a $10 non refundable fee for registering your camper. This is due to a internal registration site fee. The $10 is deducted from the total camp balance. This fee is non-refundable.

Registration: A deposit of $30 is required to register for each workshop.

Cancellation and Final Payment: The deposit may be refunded or applied to another workshop up to four weeks prior to the start of the workshop by contacting the Sea Camp office to confirm the change.  Full payment and updated medical information is due four weeks prior to the start of the workshop.  

Sea Campus Kids 2025 Summer Schedule    

06/02-06/05 Half-Day
06/02-06/05 Half-Day

Something Fishy’s Going On (8:00am-11:30am) $190

(Ages 9-11)

Cast a line into the Gulf and Bay and learn all about the species of fish that inhabit Galveston’s marine habitat. Learn all about local fishing regulations and fishing ethics, as well as the basics of casting, baiting a hook, and tying fishing knots. This camp will get to fish at various habitats including a pier fishing trip!

Reef Inspectors (12:30pm-4:00pm) $190

(Ages 6-10)

Become a Reef Inspector while exploring the lives of ocean creatures living side-by-side, such as sea anemones and clownfish. Inspection of our amazing coral reefs or “rainforests of the sea” will reveal the freeloaders, the scroungers, the cordial, the aloof, and the lethal!

06/09-06/11 Full-Day
06/09-06/11 Full-Day

Marine Biologist Boot Camp (9:00am-3:00pm) $215

Ages 6-8 | Ages 9-11

Fall in and join the ranks of scientists who investigate the inhabitants of the oceans. Study the art of dissecting and conduct scientific experiments. Enlistees will conduct experiments, record data, and report findings.

06/12-06/13 Sea Squirts Session 1
06/12-06/13 Sea Squirts Session 1

Sea Squirts Session 1 (9:00am-12:00pm) $140

Ages 4-5

Sea Squirts Workshops are designed with our smaller scientists in mind. Parents and children (4-5 years old) will discover and explore the marine environment together. Explorers will make discoveries in the Sea Squirt classroom, explore a salt marsh, and create a product reflecting their adventures in marine science.

06/16-06/18 Full Day
06/16-06/18 Full Day

Marine Mammals (9:00am-3:00pm) $215

Ages 6-8 | Ages 9-11

Investigate flukes and flippers, baleen and blowholes, and spy-hopping and breaching in the underwater world of marine mammals. Compare dolphins and porpoises, seals and sea lions, and baleen and toothed whales. Explore the adaptations of the polar bear and get to know the clever sea otter.

 

06/19-06/20 Sea Squirts Session 2
06/19-06/20 Sea Squirts Session 2

Sea Squirts Session 2 (9:00am-12:00pm) $140

Ages 4-5

Sea Squirts Workshops are designed with our smaller scientists in mind. Parents and children (4-5 years old) will discover and explore the marine environment together. Explorers will make discoveries in the Sea Squirt classroom, explore a salt marsh, and create a product reflecting their adventures in marine science.

06/23-06/26 Half Day
06/23-06/26 Half Day

Megalodon Madness (8:00am-11:30am) $190

(Ages 6-10)

Encounter myth and fact in this in-depth examination of the most fascinating and misunderstood fish in the ocean. Discover the history of ancient sharks like the Megalodon and uncover how they were like the sharks found today. Dive in hands-on to learn about internal shark anatomy and uncover various shark species.

The Floor is LAVA (12:30pm-4:00pm) $190

(Ages 6-10)

The ocean is an amazing habitat but sometimes it can be a harsh environment. The creatures that live there must overcome some EXTREME habitats! How do the animals stay safe in these environments? Let’s learn to see how these animals stay safe and survive in these intense conditions!

07/07-07/09 Full Day
07/07-07/09 Full Day

Marine Biologist Boot Camp (9:00am-3:00pm) $215

Ages 6-8 | Ages 9-11

Fall in and join the ranks of scientists who investigate the inhabitants of the oceans. Study the art of dissecting and conduct scientific experiments. Enlistees will conduct experiments, record data, and report findings.

07/10-07/11 Sea Squirts Session 3
07/10-07/11 Sea Squirts Session 3

Sea Squirts Session 3 (9:00am-12:00pm) $140

Ages 4-5

Sea Squirts Workshops are designed with our smaller scientists in mind. Parents and children (4-5 years old) will discover and explore the marine environment together. Explorers will make discoveries in the Sea Squirt classroom, explore a salt marsh, and create a product reflecting their adventures in marine science.

07/14-07/17 Half Day
07/14-07/17 Half Day

Deep Sea Disco (8:00am-11:30am) $190

(Ages 6-10)

Take a journey to uncover what lies beneath the ocean blue. Stargazer, oar, and lumpfish just to name a few. What lives so near to the surface it sees the sun shine like a disco ball and what lives in the midnight zone with a glow that can trick us all? With so much to learn, let's get into a groove and learn all about the deep sea!

Ins & Outs of Invertebrates (12:30pm-4:00pm) $190

(Ages 6-10)

With 95% of animals being invertebrates, we've got to have their backs! Through dissections, crabbing, and more, you will discover different types of invertebrates and their specific importance in their ecosystem.

07/21-07/24 Half Day
07/21-07/24 Half Day

 It’s a Pirate’s Life (8:00am-11:30am) $190

(Ages 6-10)

Ahoy there! Take a look back to the life and times of pirates. Learn how they lived and how they navigated the oceans blue. Use a map and compass to discover the location of buried “treasure” and how to create a map to your own hidden booty while also learning about nautical archeology and science.

Deep Sea Disco (12:30pm-4:00pm) $190

(Ages 6-10)

Take a journey to uncover what lies beneath the ocean blue. Stargazer, oar, and lumpfish just to name a few. What lives so near to the surface it sees the sun shine like a disco ball and what lives in the midnight zone with a glow that can trick us all? With so much to learn, let's get into a groove and learn all about the deep sea!

07/28-07/30 Full Day
07/28-07/30 Full Day

Aquatic Animal Vet (9:00am-3:00pm) $215

Ages 6-8 | Ages 9-11

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a veterinarian? Learn the science and skills needed in veterinary medicine to help marine animals in need. Grab your lab coat and let’s explore the many ways Veterinarians can help animals when they’re sick or injured!

 

08/04-08/06 Full Day
08/04-08/06 Full Day

Marine Mammals (9:00am-3:00pm) $215

Ages 6-8 | Ages 9-11

Investigate flukes and flippers, baleen and blowholes, and spy-hopping and breaching in the underwater world of marine mammals. Compare dolphins and porpoises, seals and sea lions, and baleen and toothed whales. Explore the adaptations of the polar bear and get to know the clever sea otter.