www.campsealab.org
Organization Type:
Non-Profit
Mission:
Camp SEA Lab is a youth-oriented marine science education program intended to foster excitement, scientific understanding, and stewardship of our coasts and oceans.
Contact:
Tracey Weiss
Camp SEA Lab
100 Campus Center, Building 42
Seaside, CA 93955
Phone: (831) 582-3681
Fax: (831) 582-3691
campsealab@csumb.edu
Geographical Focus:
Regional
Counties Served:
Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz
Activities:
Education, Conservation
Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Beaches, Coastal Processes, Endangered Species, Fisheries, Kelp Forest, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Rocky Intertidal, Sand Dune Habitats, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife
Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Outreach Programs, Field Trips, Brochures, Website
Speaker/Lecture Series:
Camp SEA Lab offers presentations by guest lecturers in selected teacher and youth workshops.
Education Programs:
Year-round weekend workshops for youth and families in marine science and watershed topics, which may include water quality, plankton, marine mammals, and more
Day and residential marine science camp for youth ages 8-13
Junior Leadership training for high school students in marine science and watershed activities, working with different age children and presenting science concepts to children
Target Audiences:
4th through 12th Grades, Teachers, General Public
Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30
Other Languages:
Fliers and applications printed in Spanish, a translator for presentations addressing English and Spanish speakers, and radio ads in Spanish
In-Service Training:
Teachers, Naturalists, Students/Interns, General Public:
Teacher Programs include teacher forums, training workshops, a mentorship from professionals in the marine science field and many more opportunities
Interns and naturalists (camp counselors) trained in a multitude of area including marine science and watershed curriculum, how to work with children of different ages, and gaming
Internship Opportunities