Explore the waters of Long Island Sound and conduct ocean science experiments, all while building a tight-camp community of friends and mentors
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Ocean Camp
Explore Long Island Sound by boat and shore as you make friends and dive into hands‑on marine science. Each day includes outdoor learning on our research vessel or small boats to explore salt marshes, sandy beaches, rocky intertidal zones, and nearshore marine life.
Explore Long Island Sound by boat and shore as you make friends and dive into hands‑on marine science. Each day includes outdoor learning on our research vessel or small boats to explore salt marshes, sandy beaches, rocky intertidal zones, and nearshore marine life. With guidance from professional marine scientists, you’ll work with real oceanographic tools—from trawl nets and seine nets to salinity meters, nutrient kits, and sediment corers. Team‑building and leadership activities complete the experience.
Week 1: June 21 – June 26 (Ages 12 – 14)
Week 2: June 28 – July 3 (Ages 14 – 17)
Week 3: July 7 – July 10 (Ages 12 – 14)
Week 4: July 12 – July 17 (Ages 12 – 14)
Week 7: August 2 – August 7 (Ages 14 – 17)
Week 8: August 9 – August 14 (Ages 12 – 14)
- Backpack/Drawstring bag
- Bathing suit
- Beach towel(s)
- Bath/Shower towel(s)
- Sunscreen
- Refillable water bottle (labeled with camper’s name)
- Water shoes
- Sneakers/Closed-toe shoes for boat
- Socks and undergarments
- Long pants
- Shorts
- Tee shirts
- Sweatshirt/Jacket
- Sleepwear
- Toiletries
- Pillow
- Bedding (sleeping bag or Twin XL bed linens & blanket)
- Mask/goggles
- Sunglasses
- Rain Gear
- Flashlight
- Hat
- Notebook
- Book to read
- Insect repellent
- Watch (waterproof, not a smart watch)
- Snacks
- Cell phone/smart watch*
- Other electronic devices
- Valuables
*Check-out Day Phone: If your camper needs a phone for departure, please provide it at check-in. We will store it safely until check-out.
- 7:30 AM – Wake Up
- 8:00 AM – Breakfast
- 9:00 AM – Marine Science Expedition aboard research vessel
- 12:00 PM – Lunch
- 1:00 PM – Barrier Beach Exploration by skiff
- 5:00 PM – Return to Project Oceanology for group games
- 6:00 PM – Dinner
- 7:00 PM – Evening Lab: Plankton Exploration
- 8:30 PM – Free Time
- 9:45 PM – Lights Out
Marine Science Research Experience
For aspiring marine scientists, this camp offers a unique opportunity to design and conduct a research project under the mentorship of professional marine scientists.
For aspiring marine scientists, this camp offers a unique opportunity to design and conduct a research project. Guided by professional marine scientists, students gain hands‑on experience using oceanographic tools and techniques aboard our boats, along the shoreline, and in our waterfront labs. Campers and staff form a close-knit community as they design and troubleshoot experiments, analyze results, and live together in our waterfront hostel. The program ends with a poster or symposium presentation for families, mentors, and peers.
Week 5: July 19 – July 24 (Ages 14 – 17)
Week 6: July 26 – July 31 (Ages 14 – 17)
- Backpack/Drawstring bag
- Bathing suit
- Beach towel(s)
- Bath/Shower towel(s)
- Sunscreen
- Refillable water bottle (labeled with camper’s name)
- Water shoes
- Sneakers/Closed-toe shoes for boat
- Socks and undergarments
- Long pants
- Shorts
- Tee shirts
- Sweatshirt/Jacket
- Sleepwear
- Toiletries
- Pillow
- Bedding (sleeping bag or Twin XL bed linens & blanket)
- Mask/goggles
- Sunglasses
- Rain Gear
- Flashlight
- Hat
- Notebook
- Book to read
- Insect repellent
- Watch (waterproof, not a smart watch)
- Snacks
- Cell phone/smart watch*
- Other electronic devices
- Valuables
*Check-out Day Phone: If your camper needs a phone for departure, please provide it at check-in. We will store it safely until check-out.
- 7:30 AM – Wake Up
- 8:00 AM – Breakfast
- 8:30 AM – Meet with research partners & mentors, gather equipment, create schedule
- 9:00 AM – Collect data in the field aboard skiffs
- 12:00 PM – Lunch
- 1:00 PM – Pine Island & Bluff Points seining survey
- 4:00 PM – Process samples in lab: enter data
- 5:00 PM – Lab Meeting: share experiences & troubleshoot experiments
- 6:00 PM – Dinner
- 7:00 PM – Evening Lab: Fish Printing
- 8:30 PM – Free Time
- 9:45 PM – Lights Out
“My name is Josh, and I am fifteen years old. As for me, attending Project Oceanology overnight camp was the best summer camp I have done. I was all over this camp. From start to finish, this was a neat experience. The program very enthralled me. The biggest treat for me was we were able to do sea fishing!”
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