SEACAMP San Diego is a Southern California marine science camp for kids and teens offering a range of programs to students throughout the school year and summer. We specialize in overnight, residential programs for students 5th grade or older.

Programs focus on hands-on learning with programs combining labs and water activities for an immersive education experience.

SEACAMP San Diego is located on the waterfront of Mission Bay about 10 miles north of downtown San Diego at the San Diego Youth Aquatic Center – 1750 Fiesta Island Road, 92109. Our location offers easy access to all of the field activities we provide.

All SEACAMP San Diego Marine Science Instructors have to go through a rigorous 3 week training process. Additionally, instructors possess at least a college degree and are certified Red Cross Lifeguards with First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer – including first aid for marine hazards. Additionally, all staff members have been finger printed with the Department of Justice & FBI and all have Class-B commercial driver’s licenses.

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. SEACAMP San Diego does not retain a nurse on staff, although we do have a paramedic consultant on call. All students/families are required to complete Registration Forms for their students which will give us information about any medical conditions, allergies, prescription and over the counter medications, etc. Student information is confidential and stays with SEACAMP staff at all times. In regards to prescription medications, SEACAMP staff is not authorized to hold or administer prescription medication to students. Students that require prescription medications will be responsible to hold and administer. SEACAMP Staff cannot address or help remedy situations they are not made aware of. Students will need to communicate any health problems or concerns. If your child becomes ill or injured while attending SEACAMP San Diego, we will, of course, make sure that parents are kept informed about their child’s situation and progress. Whenever possible, parents/guardians will be included in decisions regarding their child’s care.

SEACAMP San Diego is located on Mission Bay, approximately 10 miles north of downtown. Our overnight, residential students will be housed in a traditional open-style dorm, offering a fun, professional and secure environment. Males and females are housed in separate rooms with a female SEACAMP staff member in the girls’ room and a male SEACAMP staff member in the boys’ room. 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 alternate lab space. There is also a private beach area for students to use during supervised free time. SEACAMP Marine Science Instructors are with the students 24 hours a day.

Residential Programs include meals in the tuition, see schedule for provided meals. Meals are provided by a local catering company and feature a variety of delicious, well-balanced options with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Breakfasts are hot and hearty, with offerings such as pancakes, eggs, breakfast meats, cereal, and fresh fruit. Lunches are typically “bag-style” and enjoyed in the field, including a selection of sandwiches, fruit, snacks (like pretzels or chips), and a dessert (usually a cookie).

Dinners are served cafeteria-style at camp, allowing students to choose from several options. On Zoo Night during SEACAMP II and III, students enjoy a hot lunch at camp and take a bagged dinner to go.

SEACAMP San Diego provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner. No snacks are provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own individually wrapped snacks.

Day Camp groups generally bring their own lunch with them.

Yes, Day Camp Programs are offered to individual enrollment for Spring Break Camp and Summer Camp Programs. Single-day and Multi-day Programs are offered to groups during the school year.

• Spring Break Camp: 5-day, Day Camp Program open to current 5^th through 8^th Open to individual enrollment.
• SEACAMP Jr: 5-day, Day Camp Program open to rising 5^th through 8^th Open to individual enrollment.
• SeaLab Programs: Designed for school field trip or youth group/club trips, SeaLab Programs are open to students 1^st grade through college. No minimum number is required – tuition is a bulk rate for 1-20 participants and is a per-person rate for 21 or more participants. Maximum number of participants depends on activity.

Summer Camp Programs are day camps and residential camps during the summer open to individual enrollment. School Year Programs are days camps and residential camps are designed for groups mostly in the spring and fall semesters.

Summer Camp Programs are open to individual students entering 5th through 12th grade in the upcoming fall.

• SEACAMP Jr: 5-day, Day Camp Program open to rising 5^th through 8^th No previous experience needed. Maximum varies by session.
• SEACAMP I: 6-day, 5-night Residential Program open to rising 7^th through 12^th No previous experience needed. Maximum 56 participants.
• SEACAMP II: 7-day, 6-night Residential Program open to rising 8^th through 12^th Requires previous SEACAMP experience (any program). Maximum of 28 participants.
• SEACAMP III: 8-day, 7-night Residential Program open to rising 9^th through 12^th Requires SEACAMP II experience. Maximum of 28 participants.

School Year Programs are open to schools or groups for residential or day camp programs.

• Residential Program: 2-day to 5-day residential open to groups/schools with students 5th through 12th grade. Programs requires a minimum of 20 participants and a maximum of 56 total participants – students and adults combined.
• SeaLab Programs: Single or multi-day day camp programs open to students 1^st grade through college. No minimum number is required – tuition is a bulk rate for 1-20 participants and is a per-person rate for 21 or more participants. Maximum number of participants depends on activity.