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Downloadable Registration Form for Summer 2010
Online Registration for Summer 2010
Students at SEACAMP San Diego are involved in a wide range of marine science activities and experiences. Programs SEACAMP offers summer students include sessions of SEACAMP I, SEACAMP II, and SEACAMP III. Some of the SEACAMP programs run consecutively so that students can stay on for an additional session, as all labs and field activities build on what was learned and accomplished the week before.
Enrollment
SEACAMP I sessions are open to students entering 7th through 12th grades in the upcoming fall. SEACAMP II sessions are open to 8th through 12th grade students with prior SEACAMP experience. The SEACAMP III programs in San Diego are for high school students only. SEACAMP I sessions are limited to 56 students. SEACAMP II sessions are limited to 28 students. Students fly and drive in from all over the U.S. as well as other countries. Small group sizes allow students to form long-lasting friendships, many returning year after year. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and a partially refundable deposit is required to hold a student’s place. For more information please see: Preparing Your Student for SEACAMP
Facilities
The San Diego Youth Aquatic Center is located on the waterfront in Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Students are assured 24-hour supervision by staff members that spend the night in the dorm facilities. We have two large dorm rooms, one for the girls and one for the boys, equipped with bunk beds. Students bring their own bottom sheets, sleeping bags and pillows. Dorms are separated by a courtyard area, which encloses a safe space to play games and hang out, and provides a sunlit outdoor area for the tables for meals or an alternate lab space. There is also a private beach area for students to use during supervised free time. SEACAMP San Diego’s Lab Facilities include a classroom with a running seawater system, a full aquarium room with touch tanks, and a shark tank with live specimens.
Medical Care
All SEACAMP San Diego’s programs are centrally located in the community within easy reach of full medical facilities, including emergency care. All facilities are easily accessible by car and ambulance in case of emergency and professional medical care is on call 24 hours a day.
Daily Schedule
Breakfast is served at camp by our caterer at 7:00 or 8:00am, depending on the days’ schedule. Students then participate in on-site lab activities or head out to field sites. Lunches are generally picnic style and eaten in the field. After programs for the day are finished, students head back to camp for a catered dinner, or eat out at a local restaurant. Evening programs include hands-on labs and workshops, or social activities like a bonfire.
Transportation
SEACAMP San Diego is located 10 minutes from the San Diego Airport and Amtrak station. For students not classified as Unaccompanied Minors (see below)and that can be met at baggage claim, transportation from the airport/Amtrak station to camp is conducted by SEACAMP staff at no additional charge. Many parents opt to drive their children directly to the camp to cut down on transportation costs. A map will be provided with your registration materials.
Unaccompanied Minors
Most students that fly to camp are minors and are unaccompanied, however, depending on the student’s age and the specific airline carrier, the airline may classify them as an Unaccompanied Minor. Each airline sets its own policies and regulations regarding children traveling unaccompanied by adults. Some airlines require that unaccompanied children travel only on nonstop flights. Others may require an additional fee at check-in. Most airlines will want to know the name, address, and phone number for the person responsible for the unaccompanied child at both the departure and arrival airports, in addition to emergency contact information. Airlines’ travel and age restrictions vary widely so please consult with your airline of choice to confirm your student’s travel status.
If your student is classified by your airline as an Unaccompanied Minor, and a SEACAMP San Diego staff will be required to pick-up or drop-off your student at their gate, there is an additional $50 fee.
Application Timetable
Inquiries are always welcome and those interested in visiting the camp may call for an appointment. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and a partially refundable deposit is required to hold a students’ place.
For more information, contact us by phone at (800) SEACAMP.
Tuition
Tuition prices for 2009 programs:
$790 for SEACAMP I
$1300 for SEACAMP II
$1550 for SEACAMP III
Tuition for all camps includes lodging (except day camp), meals, transportation to and from the airport and/or train station, admission to all attractions, study materials, lecture fees, equipment and 24-hour supervision. As an added benefit to those who are attending back-to-back sessions of SEACAMP I & SEACAMP II in San Diego, your tuition will include all intersession activities, supervision, lodging, dinner and breakfast.
Additional spending money may be brought for souvenirs. No more than $75 should be necessary. Deposits are due with registration to hold a space and final payments are due no later than June 1, 2009.
For students enrolled in the SEACAMP II and III sessions who are participating in the SCUBA Program, there is an additional $75.00 charge for those students SCUBA diving and wishing to rent regulators and buoyancy compensators (BC’s); and an instructional fee of $80.00 for those qualified to complete their certification while at SEACAMP.
Deposit
A $300.00 deposit is required for each SEACAMP I, II & III sessions in San Diego. Deposits must accompany the registration form in order to secure a reservation. Reservations are accepted on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. Early registration is suggested to ensure the session date of your choice.
Upon receipt of your deposit and registration you will receive a confirmation via email or snail mail. Later you will be mailed a full registration packet, containing general information (equipment list, rules & regulations, etc.), final invoice, and forms to complete and return applicable to the camp you are attending. If you submit your registration form less than 30 days prior to your session date, the full tuition amount must be paid.
Cancellation Policy
Deposit and tuition may be partially refundable. Cancellations prior to February 1st are subject to a $100.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations between February 1st & March 31st are subject to a $200.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations between April 1st and June 1st are subject to a $300.00 cancellation fee. Deposits and tuition are non-refundable after June 1st. Cancellations must be submitted in writing and received by the dates stated above.
There is a $20.00 charge for all returned checks.
Final Invoice
You will receive your final invoice in the mail with the rest of your registration packet materials and all forms and payments will be due by June 1, 2009. Your final invoice will include a section for you to inform us of the student’s arrival and departure information. Failure to return final payment to the SEACAMP office by June 15, 2009 will result in the loss of your reservation and deposit.
Camper Referral Rewards Program.
Are you a returning camper in 2009? If 'yes' then you are eligible for our referral rewards program. Have any new camper you refer to our Summer Camp Program put your name in the "referred by:" box on the initial registration form and receive complimentary SEACAMP gear.
1 new camper referral - a SEACAMP Hat of your choice
2 new camper referrals - a SEACAMP Hooded Sweatshirt
3 or 4 new camper referrals - a SEACAMP Fleece
5 or more new camper referrals - a Customized SEACAMP Jacket!
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