Family Nature Camp
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!
Coastal Studies offers full and half scholarships for youth to participate in our camps. Apply now!
Price
Adult (age 13+): $300
Child (age 12 and below): $200
Costs include transportation, meals, and the program itself. Kayaking may also be available depending on staffing, weather, and group interest. We have all sorts of outdoor gear for you to borrow!
Some travel funding for families from Kachemak Bay/Lower Cook Inlet, Prince William Sound, the Kodiak Archipelago, and Alaska Peninsula is available. Please contact Katie Gavenus or 907-235-1974 for more information.
Duration
June 20th-22nd, 2025 (2 nights)
August 15th-17th, 2025 (2 nights)
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All children registered for Family Camp must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Family Camps take place at our Peterson Bay Field Station across Kachemak Bay. This is a semi-remote location, accessed only by boat.
A detailed packing list will be included in your confirmation email. At minimum, your family will need to bring sleeping bags, rain gear, good walking shoes, water bottles, and day packs.
A few weeks from the camp's start date, you'll receive an introductory email from the program leader detailing departure times.
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.
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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.
