VENTURA — Registration is now open for the MERITO Marine Science Summer 2021 Beach Camp to be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday (3days/week) from 9 a/,/tp 1 p.m. weekly from June 28 through July 23.
Open to youth ages 8 to 12.
The outdoor program that will take place at Buenaventura State Beach by the Kalorama Wetland, south of the Ventura pier. Registration cost is only $200 per week, $150 for the week of July 7-9 only Wednesday and Friday.
Maximum of 6 students per group, health checks of instructors and students, required face coverings, frequent disinfecting of equipment and materials.
In partnership with the California State Parks.
Visit https://www.meritofoundation.org/beachcamp to register online or click on the flyer for more information.
About MERITO Foundation — Has instructed over 18,000 students during the last five years, about our region’s coastal environments, such as local watersheds, beaches, estuaries and islands. Our bilingual and knowledgeable staff will provide your child with a fun, safe and memorable experience.
The weeklong program for 9 to 12 years olds will engage your student in hands-on science and stewardship activities outdoors while allowing for social distance. They will learn about habitat restoration, wetland ecology, ocean science, animal classification, and have fun with ocean-themed games and art. They’ll explore the coast through field-based activities such as habitat restoration, scientific monitoring of sand crabs, shorebirds, beach topography, and stewardship activities such as beach cleanups.