Enrollment Information
SEACAMP I sessions are open to students entering 7th through 12th grades in the upcoming fall and are limited to 52 total students. Enrollment is accepted online with a $400.00 deposit payment only. Based on final enrollment, students may be split into two groups by age/grade with older students in one group and younger students in the other group. All Terms and Conditions must be reviewed prior to enrolling your student. Please note, required forms including travel and final payment are due on or before May 15, 2025.

SEACAMP I Tuition
$1595.00 per student. At enrollment a $400.00 deposit payment is due. Tuition balance and required online Registration Forms and Travel Information Form for session are due on or before May 15, 2025. Enroll by December 31 to receive $100 off.

Tuition Payments
Tuition payments are paid online and are made in two installment payments (Deposit & Final Payment). At the time of enrollment the $400 Deposit Payment is due. The balance of the tuition, $1195.00, is due on or before May 15, 2025. Payments are only made online.

Tuition Includes
Meals, housing, activities, 24-hour supervision, travel in San Diego, all equipment, all gear – including wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and fins. Airport pick-up and drop-off at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is also included – restrictions apply, see Travel Information for details. Families are responsible for arranging travel to San Diego.

Consecutive Sessions: Students 8th grade or older have the option to attend SEACAMP I & II consecutively – click here to learn more about SEACAMP II. Sessions indicated with (*) may be done with the next level. Students will stay with SEACAMP from the start of the first session to the end of the next session. As an added benefit to those who are attending back-to-back sessions of SEACAMP I and SEACAMP II, tuition will include all intersession activities, supervision, housing, dinner and breakfast. Students will have access to their cell phones to connect with parents/guardians during the intersession. We do not recommend students stay for SEACAMP I, II, & III consecutively. We recommend students stay for a maximum of two consecutive sessions.

Additional Fees, if applicable

• Additional Fees for Air Travel:
  • Late arrival fee: $50.00*
  • Unaccompanied minor fee: $75 each way*
  • Early departure fee: $50.00*
• Late fee for auto departure
  • Late fees start accruing at 3:01pm with $1.00 charge for every late minute.
• Additional Fees for Train Pick-up and Drop-off*
  • $75.00 each leg of travel
• Additional SCUBA Fees* for SEACAMP II only (optional)
  • Program Fee: $150.00 per student, per session
  • Rental Fee: $150.00 per student, per session

*Restrictions apply, please see Travel Information for more details and SCUBA Program for more details.

Cancellation Policy
Deposit and tuition may be partially refundable. Cancellations prior to March 1 are subject to a $200.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations between March 1 and May 15 are subject to a $400 cancellation fee. All tuition is non-refundable after May 15. Travel fees, unaccompanied minor fees and SCUBA fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to session date. Cancellations must be submitted via email to seacamp@seacamp.com and received by the dates stated above. Cancellation email must include student’s name, date of birth, and session date. Cancellation Policy applies to each session.

Cancellation Policy due to Medical Withdrawal
Cancellations made due to medical withdrawal after May 15 require a physician note. Notification of medical withdrawal must include a note from participant’s primary care physician or physician providing care stating why participant is unable to attend SEACAMP San Diego. Cancellation must be submitted via email to seacamp@seacamp.com and must also include student’s name, date of birth, and session date. Cancellations between May 16 and 30 days prior to session start date are subject to a $400.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations between 30 days and 72 hours of session start date are subject to a $500.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations within 72 hours of the session start date are subject to a $600.00 cancellation fee. All tuition amounts are non-refundable if notice of cancellation does not include physician note. Cancellations/withdrawals received by May 15 are subject to the normal Cancellation Policy. Cancellation Policy applies to each session.

If program is cancelled by SEACAMP due health and safety concerns, deposit/tuition is refundable minus a $150 processing fee.

Transfer Policy
Transfer Policy applies per student, per session. Students may request to transfer or switch session dates without penalty prior to May 15. Requests will be granted providing space is available. Requests after May 15 may be subject to a transfer fee. Request a transfer by emailing seacamp@seacamp.com. The email must include student’s name, date of birth, session date student is enrolled in and which session date student would like to be transferred to.

Travel Fees
Required Travel Fees are due with Travel Information Form. Fees are refundable up to 30 days prior to session date. Any changes to travel after submission must be approved by SEACAMP San Diego but may not be possible.

Travel to and from San Diego is to be arranged by the student and their parent/guardian and is not covered in the SEACAMP San Diego tuition. SEACAMP San Diego provides complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off, as long as students arrive and depart inside the designated window of time provided. See below for exceptions. Travel Information is due with the rest of the Registration Forms one on or before May 15, 2025. Any changes to travel after submission must be approved by SEACAMP San Diego but may not be possible.

Students Traveling by Car
Arrival: Student check-in on the first day of camp is between 10:00am and 12:00pm

Students arriving by car must be checked-in by adult. Families should use provided map to navigate to the SEACAMP San Diego facility, as GPS is often incorrect. The map will be sent with the Student Information Packet emailed after enrollment. Please do not use our mailing address – it will not get you to our facility. SEACAMP provides a generous 2-hour check-in window, please ensure check-in is between 10:00am and 12:00pm. Late arriving students may not be able to join the group until dinner time.

Departure: Student check-out on the last day of camp is between 1:00pm and 3:00pm

All students will need to be checked-out and signed out with SEACAMP staff by an adult with a government issued photo ID. Only authorized adults provided on the Travel Information Form as able to check-out students with a government issued photo ID. Please use provided map to navigate to the SEACAMP San Diego facility, as GPS can often be incorrect. The map will be sent with the Student Information Packet emailed after enrollment. Please do not use our mailing address – it will not get you to our facility. SEACAMP provides a generous 2-hour check-out window, please ensure check-out is between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Early check-out is not possible. If you happen to arrive early, please wait until we are ready for you at 1:00pm. Late Fee: Check-out after 3:00pm will result in late fee penalties. Late fees start accruing at 3:01pm with $1.00 charged for every late minute.

Students Traveling by Air
Arrival: Flights must arrive on the first day of camp into San Diego International Airport (SAN) between 9:00am and 12:00pm

SEACAMP staff members will meet students at the baggage claim carousal for their flight. Staff members will be wearing a SEACAMP San Diego t-shirt and holding a yellow “camper pick-up” sign. Please note, all students must be traveling as ticketed passengers – we cannot have students flying as “standby” passengers. We suggest students pack essential items (medications, swim suit, etc.) in a carry-on bag.

• Travel Fee: Arriving Early – For flights that arrive prior to 9:00am, there will be no additional charge. Students will wait at baggage claim for SEACAMP Staff to pick up at 9:00am. Arriving Late – Flights arriving between 12:01pm and 1:00pm are subject to $50.00 fee. Student may need to go directly to beach to meet up with the group and may miss some of the scheduled activities. Flights must arrive by 1:00pm.
• Unaccompanied Minor Fee: Students arriving as unaccompanied minors designated by the airline either due to age or due to preference are subject to a $75.00 fee. This service is only provided for students that are arriving inside provided window (9am -12pm). We are not able to accommodate students arriving early or late. SEACAMP must be notified of Unaccompanied Minor status on Travel Form. Upon arrival, SEACAMP staff member will acquire pass from airline to obtain entry into secured area of airport and will meet your student at the gate for his/her flight. If your airline of choice requires information regarding pick-up person, give the SEACAMP office a call/email and we will provide that for you (e.g. name, phone number, etc.).

Departure: Flights must depart San Diego International Airport (SAN) on the last day of camp between 2:00pm and 5:00pm.

Students will arrive at the airport 120 – 150 minutes before scheduled flights. SEACAMP staff members will assist students with the check-in process and see them to security checkpoints. Please note, all students must be traveling as ticketed passengers – we cannot have students flying as “standby” passengers.

• Travel Fee: Departing Early – Flights departing between 10:00am and 1:59pm are subject to $50.00 fee. Student may miss some or all of the day’s scheduled activities. Departing Late – For flights departing between 5:01pm – 7:00pm, there will be no additional charge. Students will go to the airport with the last group of students. Students must not depart any earlier than 10:00am or any later than 7:00pm.
• Unaccompanied Minor Fee: Students departing as unaccompanied minors designated by the airline either due to age or due to preference are subject to a $75.00 fee. This service is only provided for students that are departing inside provided window (2pm -5pm). We are not able to accommodate students departing early or late. SEACAMP must be notified of Unaccompanied Minor status on Travel Form. Upon departure, SEACAMP staff will acquire pass from airline to obtain entry in to secured area and wait with student at his/her departure gate until plane departs.

Students Traveling by Train
Service is NOT included in SEACAMP tuition, but provided for an additional $75.00 fee each way. Please check Amtrak Unaccompanied Minor Policy.

Arrival: Trains must arrive on the first day of camp between 9:00am and 12:00pm into Old Town Transit Center (OLT). SEACAMP staff members will meet students on the train platform. Staff members will be wearing a SEACAMP San Diego t-shirt and holding a yellow “camper pick-up” sign. Students are required to wear high quality face coverings in the train station and on trains to San Diego.

Departure: Service not provided for students 15 years old or younger. Only provided for students 16 years or older. Trains must depart on the last day of camp between 2:00pm and 5:00pm from the Old Town Transit Center (OLT). Students will arrive at the train station 30 – 60 minutes before scheduled departure. SEACAMP staff members will assist students with the check-in process and wait with them until train departs.

Travel Fees:
Required Travel Fees are due by May 15th with Travel Information Form. Fees are refundable up to 30 days prior to session date. Any changes to travel after May 15th must be approved by SEACAMP San Diego but may not be possible.

What to Bring
All items should be clearly labeled with student’s name. Bring enough clothing for the duration of your camp session.  Laundry services are not available except on intersession day for students attending consecutive sessions. Students must be able to carry their own luggage, and bags must be able to be stowed neatly underneath bunks while at camp. Luggage should be no bigger than 10 inches tall, 30 inches deep, and 35 inches wide. Student should also have a small day bag (backpack, etc.) for field activities. Click here for full, printable packing list.

Bedding: Sleeping Bag; Fitted Bottom Sheet (twin size); Pillow
Clothing: Enough for Camp Session; Swim Suit x2; Jacket/Windbreaker; Sweatshirt; Sweatpants; Pajamas; Underwear; Socks; Shoes x2 (one must be closed toed)
Toilet Articles:Toothbrush; Toothpaste; Beach Towel; Shower Towel; Shampoo/Conditioner; Sunscreen; Soap; Bug Spray; Comb/brush; Prescription Medicine; Non-prescription Medication
Miscellaneous: Day Bag (backpack) for Field Activities; Notebook & Pens/Pencils; Reusable Water Bottle; Sunglasses w/ Lanyard; 2 Plastic Bags for Dirty/Wet Clothes
Optional Items: Camera with strap/camera accessories – digital camera and GoPro OK, no cell phone cameras; Books; Playing Cards; Games; Stationery and Stamps; Personal snorkel gear clearly marked with student’s name (full-faced snorkels are NOT permitted). Snorkel gear is included in tuition and students are not required to bring.
Money: We recommend student bring no more than $100 cash with them to camp. All meals, housing, entrance to attractions are covered in tuition. The only money students would need is for the purchase of souvenirs, etc.

What NOT to bring
Cell Phones: Student cell phones will be turned off and collected upon arrival then returned upon departure from camp. Please see Communication section for more information.
Other Electronics: All electronics are prohibited; including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches, tablets, e-readers, game consoles, computers, MP3 players. Any electronic items found at camp may be returned for a flat $50.00 shipping fee. The only exception is a digital camera.
Wetsuit: Personal wetsuit unless it is a 7mm, full-length suit. Full-faced snorkels are also not permitted.
Other Items: No roller blades, skates, skateboards, surfboards or skim boards, hair dryers, nail polish, chewing gum, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or weapons of any kind. Click here to see full list of Rules and Polices.

SEACAMP San Diego is not responsible for personal property that is lost, stolen or damaged. Lost and found items not claimed within two weeks will be donated.

SEACAMP San Diego Location
Camp location is on Mission Bay just north of downtown San Diego and approximately 7 miles from the San Diego International Airport. This location has our dorms, restrooms, showers, classrooms, aquariums and access to a private beach.

Housing
Students will be housed in a traditional open style dorm equipped with bunk beds. We have two large dorm rooms, one for female identifying students and one for male identifying students. Students are assured 24-hour supervision by our SEACAMP Marine Science Instructors that spend the night in the dorms with the students. 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 alternate lab space. Bathrooms are across the courtyard with separate facilities for males and females. Each bathroom is equipped with toilet facilities and separate, individually curtained showers. To conserve water, showers are push button showers. SEACAMP San Diego currently only has binary dorm and bathroom options; either male or female.

Meals
SEACAMP San Diego provides all meals that are included on your schedule. Meals are supplied by our caterer and are prepared in their kitchen. Breakfasts and dinners are usually cafeteria-style and served at our camp facility. Lunches are “brown-bag” style and usually eaten in the field. Meals are delicious and varied, well-balanced and include fresh fruits and vegetables. However, snacks are not included. If your student will need more than the meals provided, please have them bring individually wrapped snacks in a bag labeled with their name. Snacks will be stored and available daily to students.

Classroom Facilities
All of our lab & workshop facilities are tailored for the specific needs of our program and include a classroom with a running seawater system, a full aquarium room with touch tanks, a shark tank with live specimens, microscopes, and the added security of private beaches.

Students participate a variety of activities – each day is different and includes a combination of labs and field activities that are chosen to maximize time and provide students with a one of a kind experience. To accommodate age ranges and education levels students are split into two groups by age/grade with older students in one group and younger students in the other group. Students will do almost all of their activities with their respective age groups. Students enjoy a hot breakfast at camp with lunches generally being picnic style and eaten in the field. At the end of the day students have dinner prior to their evening programs.

Labs are designed to introduce students to the marine life they will observe in the field. Our instructors teach using a wide variety of live and preserved specimens that students are encouraged to handle and investigate. The topics of labs include invertebrates and fish adaptations. The students will also learn more about sharks with a lab on shark ecology prior to an excursion to La Jolla Shores for a Shark Snorkel. We also conduct water chemistry, plankton studies, physical oceanography and seining activities in the field. These allow students to directly apply the concepts of marine science to real-world observations. Participatory workshops such as deep-sea animals and night adaptations combine the learning with a fun nighttime activity.

Students will have the opportunity to visit The Living Coast Discovery Center, located inside the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Students will participate in a behind-the-scenes experience and a nature walk through the wetlands incorporating discussions on marine birds and reptiles. While at the Discover Center, students will have the chance to participate in a scavenger hunt. The activity will lead students through a variety of amazing exhibits, from local bird species at Shorebird Aviary and Raptor Row to the Turtle Lagoon. Prior to the visit to The Living Coast Discovery Center students will stand up paddle board and complete their Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation Workshop.

In-water activities for the SEACAMP I week include kayaking, boogie boarding, stand up paddle boarding and snorkeling. Our sit-on-top kayaks allow students a great follow-up to a discussion of shallow bay ecology, in addition to learning some fun kayak games! Our instructors also introduce students to many aspects of physical oceanography. Students will experience first hand the waves Southern California is famous for while boogie boarding under the supervision of the SEACAMP San Diego staff.

Students of all abilities have been very successful in mastering the skills of snorkeling through our progressive and well-supervised snorkeling program. We expose students to many different sites in the San Diego area, beginning with an introductory session at Mission Point. The highlight of the SEACAMP I week is the all day boat trip with snorkeling, marine life interaction and marine mammal watching. With time permitting the students will conduct an otter trawl and capture plankton for observation. Students have an opportunity to further improve their snorkeling skills on this trip aboard a 65-foot charter boat.

While your student is here with us at SEACAMP San Diego, we are excited to give them an “unplugged” experience. Time away from the computer, TV, and cell phone means more time for learning, interacting, and being out in the field and on the water. This unique unplugged experience allows your student to truly engage with other students and all of the activities he or she will be participating in.

For most families, it is the parents who find it hardest to cut ties with their student during a camp session. Students are engaged with new activities, new friends and busy schedules – no news is good news!  Parents may feel reassured to know that we will, of course, contact them if their child is having insurmountable difficulties or issues while at camp that are brought to the staff’s attention. SEACAMP staff has access to SEACAMP cell phones at all times for inter-staff and emergency use.

As you will not be receiving phone calls from your student once they have arrived at camp, try to remember that not hearing from them or SEACAMP is a positive thing – this means your child is okay and having a great time! Your student can, however, receive messages from home while they are at SEACAMP. Email is a great way to let your student know you are thinking of them and keep them up to date on life at home – please refrain from sending photos, as we do our best to keep waste minimal. Send your emails to camper@seacamp.com and include your student’s name in the subject line. Emails will be printed and delivered to camp once a day. As there is no internet at camp, campers will not be able respond. Please be aware that messages are sometimes reviewed and those with inappropriate subject matter will not be delivered and may be forwarded to parent/guardian.

SEACAMP San Diego staff have training and experience in dealing with students experiencing adjustment, social, or homesickness issues. Our staff will counsel students about their feelings and work together to find solutions to fit your child’s specific needs. Please remember calling home is sometimes the worst, not the best, remedy for homesick students. Be assured in the event of an emergency or needed communication SEACAMP Staff have cell phones and will contact you.

The first day of camp can be particularly challenging for students. With this in mind, we have set-up several tasks for students to complete upon arrival. They will need to pick out and set up bunk space, meet the group leader for the session and pick out SEACAMP swag. The students all also make gear bags for their week with us. Additionally, we offer camp tours for students and parents that have driven their student. In our experience, students make friends and integrate into camp more quickly and successfully once parents have departed.

Prior to your student’s session be sure to discuss the importance of communicating with SEACAMP San Diego staff members. Instructors can only remedy issues we know about or witness; some students are quiet about their needs or problems. We try to hire a diverse staff so that even reserved students will be able to find someone they identify with and trust. Reinforce the importance of telling instructors about any questions or concerns your student may have while at camp.

If electronics are brought to camp they will be collected during check-in and returned at check-out. All electronics are prohibited; including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches, tablets, e-readers, game consoles, computers, MP3 players. Any electronic items found at camp may be returned for a flat $50.00 shipping fee. The only exception is a digital camera.

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. Additionally, SEACAMP San Diego Instructors are certified Red Cross Lifeguards with First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Oxygen Administration. SEACAMP San Diego does not retain a nurse on staff, although we do have a paramedic consultant on call.

Our registration forms ask parents/guardians to provide information about medical conditions, allergies, prescription and over the counter medications, etc. Our staff should be aware of medications that students should be taking. Student information is confidential and stays with SEACAMP staff at all times. With over-the-counter medications, completed registration forms provide us with a written list of what the child takes on a regular basis (Advil, Aspirin, Midol, etc.) and students bring their own supply. We have added a list of OTC medications that we stock at camp that may be available to your students if necessary, and parents may give permission to make these medications available if necessary.

In regards to prescription medications, SEACAMP staff is not authorized to hold or administer prescription medication to students – with the exception of emergency medication (i.e. Epi Pen) which staff are able to administer in an emergency situation. Students that require prescription medications will be responsible to hold and administer them.

All medications should be packed in a zip-top bag labeled with the student’s name. At bedtime, all prescription and over-the-counter medications will be collected to be stored in a locked container overnight. The only exception is for emergency medication such as epi-pens and inhalers, which are required to remain with participants at all times. Medications are return to students in the morning.

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 Instructors remind students to keep their dorm space clean and clear, to shower regularly, wear clothing appropriate for the day’s activities and bring water bottles with them for the day. Two of the most important things for a successful camp experience is staying well-hydrated and sunburn free. Staff remind students to apply and reapply sunscreen and drink water throughout the day. Students have access to water and sunscreen all day – even when we are in the field for the day.  It is helpful to discuss parent/guardian expectations regarding sun exposure, appropriate attire, hygiene and hydration, etc. prior to camp attendance. Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibly to stay well-hydrated and sunburn free.

SEACAMP San Diego Marine Science 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 have been finger printed with the Department of Justice & FBI, and all have Class-C commercial driver’s licenses.

SEACAMP San Diego does not retain a nurse on staff, although we do have a paramedic consultant on call. We are within close proximity of emergency care and are in a 9-1-1 service area.

SEACAMP San Diego tuition includes 24-hour supervision of students. The amount of supervisory staff varies depending on the schedule. During snorkeling, there is one lifeguarded staff member with every seven students and staff will have a rescue tube with them. All water activities require students to wear full-length, 7mm wet suits (which makes them buoyant). The only exception is during kayaking and stand up paddle boarding when students will be wearing Coast Guard-approved PFDs (Personal Flotation Device – a ‘life jacket’). In the controlled environment of camp, evening activities will have 3 to 5 staff depending on the activity.

Overnight in the dorms, there will be one male Instructor in the boys’ dorm and there will be one female instructor in the girls’ dorm.

The Instructors with the group have access to a cell phone at all times.