Camp for Adults
Envious of the incredible activities the kids get to do at camp? Now’s your chance to go to camp yourself! Spend 3 days at the Peterson Bay Field Station embracing your inner child and reliving the excitement of summer camp. Explore the rich coastal and marine ecosystems of Kachemak Bay with oceanography investigations, art activities, team games and challenges, and—weather permitting—kayaking to a nearby oyster farm!
Ages: 21+
Note that this is not a self-guided retreat. This is camp! If you’re not excited about team building, structured activities, or group exploration, this may not be the program for you.
Price
To increase accessibility to our programs, Coastal Studies offers a sliding-scale payment option for our overnight camps. Please choose the option to pay the full cost of the program if you are able, and select the low-cost option if that is the right financial fit for your family. If you’re able to “pay it forward” and help support those who may not be able to afford the full cost of camp, please select the “Pay it Forward” option. For questions about the tier system, contact our Program Director.
Full cost: $600
Low-cost: $400
Pay-it-Forward: $700
The cost of the program includes participants’ water taxis, food, and lodging.
Accommodations
Participants will be lodged in heated yurts at the Peterson Bay Field Station. The yurts can sleep up to 6 people. We will house you with everyone registered in your party, and you will have the option for your group to choose a “Girls’ Yurt,” a “Boys Yurt,” or “All Gender Yurt.”
Depending on the number of registrants, you might additionally share a yurt with a person or group you did not register with. This is part of the fun of camp! Sharing space and making new friends is always a highlight for our young campers.
If you’ve registered and have concerns about potentially sharing a room with a stranger, please contact us to discuss more.
Duration
July 6th-8th, 2025
This is a 3-day/2-night program.
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Camp for Adults takes place at our Peterson Bay Field Station across Kachemak Bay. Participants will meet at the designated departure time at the top of Ramp 2 at the Homer Harbor.
Approximately 2 weeks from the camp's start date, you'll receive an introductory email from the Camps Coordinator that includes drop-off and pick-up times. A packing list example 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.
If you chose to just pay the deposit when you booked, you can stop by the office, contact our bookkeeper, or mail a check to pay the balance due. This must be done before the first day of camp. If not paid by then, the credit card on file will be charged the remaining balance.
A note on alcohol: Coastal Studies will provide non-alcoholic beverages and a box of wine to share around the campfire. Participants are welcome to bring their own wine (limit 1 bottle equivalent or 750 mL), beer (limit 2 cans), or seltzer (limit 2 cans) to consume during evening activities if they so choose. No glass containers. Hard liquor is not permitted; including pre-mixed cocktails.
This is a drug, vape, and tobacco-free trip. By registering for this camp, you agree to neither bring nor consume any narcotics, tobacco, marijuana, or other non-prescription and/or recreational drugs.
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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.
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.”
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.
