Sanibel Sea School to open registration for summer camps
Registration for the Sanibel Sea School’s summer camp programs will open on Feb. 12 at noon.
A variety of ocean camps will be available for ages 4-17 at two locations, the flagship campus on the east end of Sanibel and the Bailey Homestead Preserve. Last summer was the first year that the Sanibel Sea School offered camps at the Bailey Homestead.
Offered at both locations, each week of the Island Skills camp has a theme. Highlights will include Battle of the Operculum — Fighting Conch Week, Hats off to Sea Urchins Week, and Snowballs in the Summer — Snowy Plover Week. Each theme will have a set of experiments, art projects and games, along with weekly activities like surfing, snorkeling and net fishing. Most weeks are for ages 6-13.
The Sanibel Sea School also will offer Sea Squirt camps for ages 4-6. This year’s themes will include That’s One Big Noggin’ Dude — Loggerhead Week, Rainbows in the Swash — Coquina Week, and Bunnies by the Beach — Marsh Rabbit Week. Participants will also splash and learn while getting comfortable in the ocean.
Teens 13 and older can take part as Counselors in Training or CITs, learning leadership skills in a fun setting. CITs are a vital link between campers and counselors. Through theory and practice, the Sanibel Sea School teaches CITs how to be leaders and positive role models. The program runs simultaneous to Island Skills weeks at both locations.
It will offer additional summer camp opportunities for teens at both locations, including fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, survival skills, research experience and overnight camping.
For more information, visit sanibelseaschool.org/sanibel-camps.
For questions, contact sanibelseaschool@sccf.org or 239-472-8585.
Part of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation family, Sanibel Sea School’s mission is to improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time.