South Slough Reserve Science Camps for Kids

South Slough Reserve Science Camps for Kids offers hands-on activities and games, with nature observation, exploration, creativity, science, and art. Campers in the Zoea Summer Science Camp, Megalops Science Camp, Instar Science Camp, Dungeness Science Camp, and Magister Science Camp take part in programs that range from 4 days to 4 days, with some camps including occasional trips to nearby areas or other parts of the surrounding watershed.

Programs

• Zoea Summer Science Camp – 1st & 2nd grades — Entering 1st or 2nd grade in 2027 · June TBD, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; 4 days · Hands-on activities and games around the South Slough Visitor Center and trails, with occasional trips to locations near the Reserve. Focus on nature observation, exploration and creativity.
• Megalops Science Camp – 3rd & 4th grades — Entering 3rd or 4th grade in 2027 · July TBD, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; 4 days · Hands-on activities and games around the South Slough Reserve, trails and nearby areas, exploring nature through observation, science and art.
• Instar Science Camp – 5th & 6th grades — Entering 5th or 6th grade in 2027 · July TBD, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 4 days
• Dungeness Science Camp – 7th-8th grades — Entering 7th and 8th grades in 2027 · July TBD, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 4 days · Structured to broaden campers' interests in science and the environment through hands-on learning and an introduction to science and natural resource topics on the Oregon coast.
• Magister Science Camp – 9th-12th grades — Entering 9th through 12th grades in 2027 · August TBD, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 4 days

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• General schedule: Available programs change depending on the age of the campers, the season, and the year.

About the provider

Camps are led by Reserve experts with years of experience in science education and are supported by high school and college interns with an interest in environmental science and education. Camp fees help with snacks, travel, supplies, tools, t-shirts, and education intern stipends.

Camps have a minimum enrollment to operate, and a maximum enrollment based on vehicle capacity. Camp fees help with snacks, travel, supplies, tools, t-shirts, and education intern stipends. Sign up based on the grade campers will be entering in FALL 2027.

Last updated September 10, 2026.