During the day, naturalists lead excursions into kelp forests. Snorkeling, kayaking and sailing are also part of the summer camp. Our program also explores how we as a species can live more sustainably on this planet and what this generation of young people can do to make a difference. The kids, and their parents gain a greater understanding of connections between land and sea, humans to nature, people to people and the present to the future. Garibaldi fish can be observed in the water around Catalina Island.
Families observe first hand how the kelp beds are actually a forest under the sea.
They watch the Garibaldi, a bright orange fish representative of the forest community, and see Opaleye, sea urchin, kelpfish, sea cucumbers and lobster living in the bay. Oceanographers and botanists explain species survival, the intricacies of the ecosystem. They share examples of scientific exploration and discuss the notion of scientific truth.