Marine Mammal Camp
- Guided tidepooling in Peterson and China Poot Bays
- Wildlife viewing at Gull Island and Otter Rock
- Hands-on oceanography lessons
- Cultural relevance of marine mammals in Coastal Alaska
Ages 10-12 | What are marine mammals? How do whales communicate? How are humans connected to marine mammals? Explore all these questions and so many more at the Peterson Bay Field Station! This camp is open to Alaskan residents from Prince William Sound, Resurrection Bay, Kachemak Bay, Lower Cook Inlet, the Kodiak Archipelago, and the Alaska Peninsula.
August 9 - 13th, 2026
- Campers depart the Homer Harbor with Coastal Studies staff the morning of the 9th
- Campers return to the Homer Harbor with Coastal Studies staff the afternoon of the 13th
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.”
