Family Nature Camp
- hiking
- beach exploration & tidepooling
- family time around the campfire
- games and art projects
Fun and adventure for the whole family! Family Camp is the perfect opportunity for families to get outside and create unforgettable memories together at the Peterson Bay Field Station. Stay in our yurts, enjoy toasty desserts around a campfire, and explore some of the rich and diverse ecosystems of Kachemak Bay. With activities like tidepooling, hiking, crafting, and more, there’s something that everyone in your family will enjoy!
July 10 - 12th, 2026
- Campers depart the Homer Harbor with Coastal Studies staff the morning of the July 10
- Campers return to the Homer Harbor with Coastal Studies staff the afternoon of July 12
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, you will need to bring a sleeping bag, rain gear, good walking shoes, a water bottle, and a day pack.
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.”