Start exploring Marine biology summer programs

Dates:

3 sessions between Jul 4–Jul 23, 2027 (1 week options)

Length:

1 week

Cost:

$1,598–$2,998

Location:

San Diego, CA (UC San Diego)

Ages:

12-14 per program site (matches completed grades 6–8 in search filters)

Format:

Commuter / Residential

Several departures, each with its own route.

Dates:

3 sessions between Jun 12–Jul 2, 2027 (7 days options)

Length:

7 days

Cost:

$3,750

Location:

Toyon Bay, Catalina Island, CA

Ages:

8-13 per program site (matches completed grades 5–7 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

One-week ocean adventure and marine science overnight camp on Catalina Island for ages 8-13.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 18–Jul 31, 2027 (7 days options)

Length:

7 days

Cost:

$4,999

Location:

The Reef Institute, West Palm Beach, FL

Grades:

Students currently in grades 9–12

Format:

Residential

Credit:

Yes (1 George Mason University college credit included)

One-week marine biology program with The Reef Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, where students snorkel to monitor corals and fish, tag coral at Peanut Island, and learn about coral nursery and gene-banking research; no diving involved.

Dates:

Aug 2–12, 2027

Length:

11 days

Cost:

$5,125–$5,695

Location:

Florida Keys

Grades:

Current grades 7-8

Format:

Residential

Marine-focused community service and adventure in the Florida Keys, including a stay on a private island.

Dates:

4 weekly sessions, Jun 20–Aug 6, 2027

Length:

2 weeks

Cost:

$3,548–$6,248

Location:

San Diego, CA (UC San Diego)

Grades:

Completed 8th-12th grade

Format:

Commuter / Residential

Several departures, each with its own route.

Dates:

Jul 18–30, 2027

Length:

2 weeks

Cost:

$3,298–$5,798

Location:

Santa Barbara, CA (UC Santa Barbara)

Grades:

Completed 8th-12th grade

Format:

Commuter / Residential

Several departures, each with its own route.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 30–Jul 31, 2027 (14 days options)

Length:

14 days

Cost:

$4,788

Location:

California

Grades:

Current grades 6-8 | 9-12 (dual cohort structure)

Format:

Residential

Marine biology and conservation program along the California coast (Monterey Bay, Channel Islands, Big Sur); front-country tent camping, no scuba certification component (surfing, snorkeling, tidepooling instead).

Dates:

Not confirmed for 2027

Length:

1-2 weeks

Cost:

Contact program for pricing

Location:

Redwood City, CA

Ages:

10-17 per program site (matches completed grades 5–11 in search filters)

Format:

Day

Dates:

Not confirmed for 2027

Length:

1-2 weeks

Cost:

Contact program for pricing

Location:

Bodega Bay, CA

Eligibility:

High school (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

Dates:

Not confirmed for 2027

Length:

13 days

Cost:

~$1100 in-state; ~$3300 out-of-state

Location:

Southampton, NY

Eligibility:

Rising 11-12 (matches completed grades 10–11 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

Credit:

Yes (3 college credits)

Dates:

Not confirmed for 2027

Length:

2 weeks

Cost:

$3300+ (credit fee additional ~$600)

Location:

Seal Harbor, Mount Desert Island, ME

Ages:

15-18 per program site (matches completed grades 9–12 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

Credit:

Yes (4 credits via U. Maine; extra fee)

Dates:

Not confirmed for 2027

Length:

4 weeks

Cost:

$3000

Location:

Dauphin Island, AL

Eligibility:

Rising 9-12 (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)

Format:

Residential