Children Discover Marine Ecosystems at Aquarium Science Camp

This summer, children have the chance to participate in an educational and engaging experience through Heal the Bay’s Aquarium Science Camp in Santa Monica. The camp focuses on teaching kids about the fascinating water systems in the area.

Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit organization that works to keep the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean. Throughout the year, they offer a variety of programs and camps designed to inspire a love for science and learning in students.

The Aquarium Science Camp runs from June 24 to July 26 and provides a hands-on learning opportunity for children to study the ocean, explore the natural world, and expand their knowledge of marine science. Each week, campers get to explore different ocean environments, interact with live animals at the Aquarium, spend time at the beach, play games, and learn how to become stewards for the ocean.

Kelly Kelly, the Associate Director of Aquarium Education at Heal the Bay, emphasizes that the camp activities are designed to make learning fun and engaging for the kids. Through experiences like digging in the sand, discovering sand crabs, and other exciting activities, the children develop a love for science and the ocean.

The camp takes place at the Heal the Bay Aquarium on the Santa Monica Pier and is open to children entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Both daily and weekly rates are available for registration. For more information about the camps or to register, visit https://healthebay.org/camps/. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Robert Ramos at rramos@healthebay.org.