Sanibel Sea School announces winter camp
The Sanibel Sea School will offer a winter camp from Dec. 27-31 themed “Year of the Tiger (Shark).”
The year 2022 is the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. Symbolizing strength and bravery, the tiger is a king of all beasts. Additionally, each zodiac sign is associated with one of five elements and 2022 happens to be the year of the Water Tiger. Inspired by the ancient tradition, the Sanibel Sea School is taking a salty spin and honoring the tiger shark for its winter camp.
There will be tiger shark themed activities, seining, snorkeling and surfing in the Gulf of Mexico. Campers will learn about the tiger shark’s role in the ocean and how they can help them thrive. To close out the week, the Sanibel Sea School will hold an annual ceremony, Give Your Worries to the Sea, to wash away all troubles from 2021.
“The ocean is a special place that has the ability to help us heal,” Youth Education Director Shannon Stainken said. “Every year we ask campers to trust us and show them how therapeutic it can be to let go and give their worries away for a moment. We are grateful to share this experience with campers – it’s really magical.”
The camp is designed for ages 6-13 and for Counselors in Training ages 13-17.
Registration will open on Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. at https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/sanibel-camps.
With COVID-19 still prevalent, the Sanibel Sea School will take the necessary steps to maximize the safety of participants, staff and the community. The camp will be limited to a smaller number of participants; staff will wear masks and conduct health screenings daily, and they will ensure proper sanitation of all field gear and classroom spaces.
For more information, contact sanibelseaschool@sccf.org or 239-472-8585.
Part of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation family, the Sanibel Sea School’s mission is to improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time.