Kachemak Camp
- Guided tidepooling in Peterson and China Poot Bays
- Kayaking to Otter Rock Oyster Company for a presentation with the farmers (weather permitting)
- Hands-on oceanography lessons
- Kelp harvests and lessons in processing
The perfect hybrid of a day camp and an overnight camp! Campers will explore the Wynn Nature Center, Homer Spit, and the Peterson Bay Field Station for the ultimate adventure among the diverse habitats and ecosystems around Kachemak Bay. This camp is perfect for a first-time camper or a learner who is craving more hands-on, outdoor exploration!
June 27th - 30th, 2026
- Campers are dropped off and picked up at the Wynn Nature Center on the 27th, spending the day exploring the forest
- Campers depart the Homer Harbor with Coastal Studies staff the morning of the 28th
- Campers return to the Homer Harbor with Coastal Studies staff the afternoon of the 30th
Campers will spend the first day of camp up at the Wynn Nature Center, and start the second day on the Homer Spit before heading to the Peterson Bay Field Station for two nights.
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.
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.”
