Ocean Camps

To register by phone: Call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 between 6 am and 8 pm (HST) any day of the week.

To register in person: Visit Pacific Whale Foundation at the Maʻalaea Harbor Shops (off Route 30) between 9 am to 5 pm any day of the week.

SUMMER
JUN 3-AUG 2

FALL
OCT 7-11

WINTER I
DEC 23-27

WINTER II
DEC 30- JAN 3

SPRING
MAR 16-20

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Ocean Camp (grades 1-5)

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.

Weekly or daily enrollment is available. If you are registering for more than one day, we recommend purchasing a Multi-Day Camp Pass. After you complete your pass purchase, you will receive a code to register for individual days of camp.

PRICING

Ocean Camp registration fees are $90 per day or $360 for the week. Pacific Whale Foundation Members receive the discounted rate of 20% off ($72 per day or $288 for the week). The cost of Ocean Camp includes registration, field trip transportation and fees, and a snack. Campers must bring their own lunches with them each day.

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.
TYPICAL FIELD TRIPS
- 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.
WHAT TO BRING
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Lunch
- 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.

Ocean Camp at Sea (grades 6-8)

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.

$500 for the week and $400 for PWF members.

To register for this program, call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 between 6 am and 8 pm (HST) any day of the week.

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.

OCEAN CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS

Need-based financial assistance for Ocean Camp may be available for individual campers through our Scholarships for Keiki Programs. To apply, please download this application due at least one month prior to the start of camp session. Return completed form to:

Pacific Whale Foundation
300 Maʻalaea Road, Suite 211
Wailuku, HI 96793

For further assistance, please contact us by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (808) 856-8341.

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