Marine Science Expedition

Registration for summer 2025 will open in spring 2025.

This expedition is only open to Alaskan teens from Prince William Sound, Resurrection Bay, Kachemak Bay, Lower Cook Inlet, the Kodiak Archipelago, and the Alaska Peninsula.

Explore the amazing marine ecosystems that sustain us, learn about the unique coastal cultures of Kachemak Bay, and build leadership and teamwork skills all while having fun paddling through Kachemak Bay on this water-based adventure!

Days will be filled with kayak adventures, hands-on science and stewardship, cultural learning, and getting to know each other. Evenings include delicious camp cooking, relaxing around the campfire, reflection activities, art, games, and sleeping in tents.

Ages: 16-18

Coastal Studies offers full and half scholarships for youth to participate in our camps. Apply now!

Price

This expedition is part of the CORaL Network and is funded by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council. Therefore, we are able to offer this expedition for only a $50 deposit. We are grateful for their support!

Cost: $50

Some travel funding is available. Please contact Katie Gavenus or 907-235-1974 for more information.

Duration

July 28th-Aug 3rd, 2024

This is a 7-day/6-night program.

For questions about our booking process or our overnight camps, please call 907-235-6667 or contact our Program Director.

• Important Information

  • The Marine Science Expedition is an overnight kayak-focused expedition, and teens will camp in various locations around Kachemak Bay.

  • A few weeks from the camp's start date, you'll receive an introductory email from the program leader detailing packing lists and schedules. At minimum, your child 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.

• Cancellation Policy

  Alert us as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration so we can open up the spot for another teen.

  This camp is provided at a very low cost as part of the CORaL Network, with funding from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council. Because the only cost is a $50 deposit, we will not provide refunds for cancellations .

Have questions about camps? Check out our Overnight Camps FAQ!