Pacific Whale Foundation 808-249-8811
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Camp
Summer Sessions
Ocean Camp offers fun, adventure and learning for children entering or currently in grades 1 – 5. Campers learn about the oceans and Maui’s natural environment while building new skills and making new friends. Each week centers around an ocean-related theme, and every day includes hands-on science lessons, fun games and activities, creative arts and crafts, and nature based field trips.
Grades: Entering 1–5
Dates: June 3–August 2
Days & Times: 8am–4pm
Duration: Single or multiple days Cost: $90/day or $360/week (20%off for PWF Members)
Contact: Call (808) 249-8811, ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org
Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Camp at Sea
This exciting new program gives middle school students, entering grades 6 to 8, an opportunity to spend their days on board one of our US Coast Guard Certified eco-tour vessels the week of June 17-21. Each day will include opportunities for students to learn about and observe marine life, gain nautical knowledge and skills, and of course spend some time in the water! With the boat all to ourselves, each day will be a new adventure! Registration ends June 03 and has a max of 25 students.
Grades: Entering 6-8
Dates: June 17-21
Days & Times: M-F, 8:30am-3:30pm
Where: Pick up and drop off at slip #4 in Lahaina harbor
Duration: $500 per week $400 for PWF members
Contact: Call (808) 201-4046 or visit PacificWhale.org/family
You may register now online or by calling us at 808-249-8811 ext. 1, between 6am and 9pm HST daily.
A Typical Day at Ocean Camp
Each day at Ocean Camp follows a format that allows for consistency and organization while providing a unique daily experience. On a typical day, campers start the morning with ice-breaker or team-building activities, followed by a brief introductory activity based on the weekly theme.
These activities take place in the air-conditioned classrooms of Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center in Ma‘alaea, equipped with multi-media equipment, lab equipment, private restrooms, and other facilities.
Campers are then transported to field trip sites in our 15-passenger vans (campers under 8 years of age must bring a booster seat with them). After the field trip, BYO picnic lunch, and a bit of play, campers return to the classroom for more hands-on science based learning and other fun activities.
Field Trip Schedule
- Monday -nature-based field trip
- Tuesday- beach
- Wednesday – private boat trip
- Thursday – surfing lesson
- Friday – private boat trip
*Schedule for specific sessions will be available or provided upon booking and/or confirmation.
Camp Registration
To register online: Go to https://www.pacificwhale.org/education/ocean-camp/
To register by phone: Call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 between 6 am and 9pm (HST) any day of the week.
To register in person: Visit Pacific Whale Foundation’s administrative offices at the Ma’alaea Harbor Shops (off Route 30, Honoapiilani Highway, next door to Maui Ocean Center). Our offices are open from 9 am to 6 pm daily.
What To Bring:
- Water bottle
- Lunch
- Sun protection
- Booster seat (required for children under 8 years old)
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Change of clothes
*Required items for specific sessions will be available or provided upon booking and/or confirmation.
Check-in Time
8:00am
Check-In Location
300 Ma’alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793.
OCEAN CAMP STAFF
Ocean Camp is led by our experienced and enthusiastic marine education staff, all of whom are college graduates, over 21 years of age, and First Aid/CPR certified. All water activities are supervised by lifeguard certified staff. Additional adult volunteers provide support for off-site field trips, maintaining an adult to camper ratio of 1:8 or better. All staff and volunteers must be cleared by background checks and show proof of negative TB status. When we are out of the classroom, we carry parent contact information, first aid supplies, and a dedicated Ocean Camp cell phone with us.
Have additional questions? Call us at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
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