By SDCN Staff
La Jolla, CA–Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is hosting a summer camp program for young ocean explorers.
As the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the aquarium offers a unique opportunity for children ages 4 to 13 to learn about the ocean through hands-on activities and immersive experiences. Campers will explore underwater worlds, meet ocean creatures, create crafts, play games, and more during each week-long session. Birch Aquarium’s educators facilitate summer camps that range from half-day experiences at the aquarium for younger campers to full-day adventures, including snorkeling and surfing at La Jolla Shores, for older campers.
“At Birch Aquarium Summer Camp, campers will use science, art, and play to explore the wonders of the ocean alongside their peers,” said Alaine Ibarreche, Manager of School and Youth Programs. “Our expert educators will guide campers through exciting marine animal encounters, creative crafts sessions, hands-on science experiments, fun games, and snorkeling and surfing adventures. In this fun and safe environment, campers will make unforgettable discoveries and create lasting memories.”
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Birch Aquarium features the groundbreaking work of Scripps Oceanography and UC San Diego scientists as well as conservation breeding programs, and interactive exhibits. Birch Aquarium’s mission is to connect understanding to protecting our ocean planet, which the aquarium achieves through engaging hands-on learning opportunities for more than 500,000 guests and 40,000-plus pre-K-12 students each year. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for more information.
Registration is open for the weeklong camps, which run from June 16 to August 8 and range in price from $250 to $600. Discounts are available for Birch Aquarium members and scholarships are also available.
For more information, visit their website, or call (858) 534-7336.
