Fins & Scales Camp
- Kayaking and dipnetting at China Poot Creek (weather permitting)
- Salmon cooking competition featuring a surprise celebrity guest judge
- Tidepooling in Peterson Bay
- Exploring oceanic food webs
Ages 10-12 | This camp is all about FISH – learning about fish, catching fish, dissecting fish, making fish art, preparing fish, eating fish, you name it! Campers will spend four days and three nights at the Peterson Bay Field Station investigating ocean food webs and exploring some of the special fish that call Kachemak Bay home. Weather permitting, campers will have a chance to kayak and potentially dipnet at China Poot Creek. No prior fishing experience necessary!
July 19th-23rd, 2026
- Campers depart the Homer Harbor with Coastal Studies staff the morning of the 19th
- Campers return to the Homer Harbor with Coastal Studies staff the afternoon of the 23rd
A detailed itinerary will be sent by the Camp Coordinator in the weeks leading up to departure.
A detailed packing list will be included in your confirmation email. At minimum, your child will need to bring a sleeping bag, rain gear, good walking shoes, a water bottle, and a day pack.
Housing, meals, and snacks for all 4 days included in the price.
Coastal Studies offers full and half scholarships for youth to participate in our camps. Learn more.
This camp does not include transportation to or from the Homer Harbor prior to or after camp.
Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to your registered session's start will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee.
Cancellations made 15-29 days prior to the start date will receive a 50% refund minus a $50 processing fee.
Cancellations made 14 days or fewer prior to the start date do not receive a refund.
If you cancel your reservation, that spot will be offered to someone on our waitlist. We do not accept recommendations as to who should fill your cancellation.
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Sudden Camp Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel due to an emergency or the participant cannot stay for the full camp after the camp has already started, please contact us and we can discuss options around a partial refund. Examples include but are not limited to: family medical emergency, participant experiences an illness and needs to go home, camp cannot meet pre-disclosed participants behavioral health needs. This Sudden Camp Cancellation Policy does not apply when there is a violation to our Behavior Policy, section “Right to Revoke Access.”
