Sanibel Sea School to offer summer camps for youths
Registration for the Sanibel Sea School’s summer camp activities will open on March 4.
With the school’s flagship campus on the east end of Sanibel in recovery mode following Hurricane Ian, it will only offer the summer camp programs at the Bailey Homestead Preserve this year.
“Recently, overcoming adversity has been the name of the game for our staff, and planning for this summer is no different,” Director Shannon Rivard said. “With our main campus closed for remodeling, and as we explore questions about future water quality and increased debris buried in the sand, we have a lot to consider. Regardless, our staff is dedicated to ensuring we still have the best summer yet.”
A list of the summer camps to be offered are as follows:
SEA SQUIRTS (AGES 4-6)
– June 19-23: “Another Day, Another Sand Dollar Week” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
– July 10-14: “Summer Shimmer — Pen Shells Week” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
– Aug. 7-11: “#1 Sea Fans Week” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The cost is $375 per week.
ISLAND SKILLS CAMP (AGES 6-13)
– June 12-16: “Life’s Better with Your Pod — Dolphins Week” from 9 to 4 p.m.
– June 26-30: “The Hostess with the Mostest — Gopher Tortoise Week” from 9 to 4 p.m.
– July 3-7: “Can We Get An ‘Oh Yeah’ for Oysters Week?” from 9 to 4 p.m.
– July 17-21: “Planting with a Purpose — Red Mangrove Week” from 9 to 4 p.m.
– July 24-28: Calusa Week” from 9 to 4 p.m.
– July 31 to Aug. 4: “We’re Over the Moon for Jellies Week” from 9 to 4 p.m.
– Aug. 14-18: “Large and in Charge — Horse Conch Week” from 9 to 4 p.m.
– Aug. 21-25: “Walking, Talking Fish — Sea Robin Week” from 9 to 4 p.m.
The cost is $375 per week.
TEEN CAMPS
– Counselor in Training (CIT) Program (ages 13-17)
Camps taking place weekly from June 12 to Aug. 25. The cost is $265 per week.
– “The Art of Fishing” (ages 11-15)
Camp taking place from June 12-16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $450 for the week.
– “Wahine Toa” (girls ages 13-17)
Camp taking place from June 19-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $470 for the week and includes first aid/CPR certification.
– “Have Paddle, Will Survive” (ages 13-17)
Camp taking place from June 26-30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $450 for the week.
– “Keys Coral Reef Week” (ages 13-14)
Overnight camping trip on July 10-14 to the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park on Key Largo. The cost is $625 for the week.
– “Keys Coral Reef Week” (ages 15-17)
Overnight camping trip on July 17-21 to the Bahia Honda State Park on Bahia Honda Key. The cost is $625 for the week.
– “A Week in the Field” (ages 13-15)
Camp taking place from July 31 to Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $450 for the week.
General registration will open on March 4 at noon at https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/registerforcamp. The link will not be active until then. If a camp is full, joining a wait list at no cost will be an option.
The school also offers a scholarship program. Those who need a scholarship should email sanibelseaschool@sccf.org before the registration opens on March 4 with their request.
For more information about the offerings, visit https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/sanibel-camps.
For assistance with registration, contact 239-472-8585 or sanibelseaschool@sccf.org.
To support the school’s recovery, visit https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/support-the-cause.
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