Sahm Naturalist Academy

Overview

6th and up

Grades

42 hours

Duration

Your Experience

This is an overnight immersive camp designed around developing meaningful connections to the natural world around us. The program is customizable and can include whale watching and fishing on the RV Sea Explorer, sailing on the historic tall ship Spirit of Dana Point, visiting the Dana Point Marine Protected Area for a tidepool and geology hike, and studying the native plants and birds of our Native Plant Garden.

Specifications

 

  • Available Times
    • Day 1 at 6:00pm to Day 3 at 12:00pm
    • Need a different time? Contact us!
  • Capacity
    • 45 total participants
    • Participants include students, teachers, and chaperones.
    • We do ask that you bring a maximum of six adults.
    • Larger group? Contact us for availability.
  • Pricing
    • Please see our Pricing page for current rates.
Larger Group?

Please contact us for pricing and availability.

Get More Information

fieldtrips@oceaninstitute.org
949-496-2274 

Science Overnight Details

Sleeping Arrangements

For our overnight programs, students and adults sleep in a private section of our facility called the Surf Deck. All students and adults sleep in this room. Students sleep on the ground with sleeping bags or blankets (we do not provide) on surfboard shaped padded mats. Adults sleep on the lifted platform beds (total of six, any additional will sleep on floor) that also have a padded mat. An Ocean Institute instructor will sleep in the adjoining room. The curtain in the middle gets lowered to divide girls and boys on separate sides of the room.

Food

All participants will be provided with dinner and breakfast during an overnight program. We encourage students to bring snacks for throughout the program. Some dietary and allergy accommodations can be discussed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for more information.

Packing List

For safety reasons, students and adults participating in the program must wear rubber-soled, closed-toe/ closed-heel shoes. The weather is often cooler at the Ocean Institute than it is inland, so make sure your students are prepared. 

  • Sleeping bag
  • Pillow
  • Pajamas 
  • Change of clothes
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, etc.) 
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Layers
    • Jacket
    • Beanie
    • Hat
    • Gloves