"the mountain and the sea are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." -john lubbock
Meet Our Team
The Salish Sea School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team. We welcome the unique contributions that one can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
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We are stronger together with the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent which ultimately brings about a healthier planet.
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Description
We have TWO different camp themes for students 4-5 years old: Puffin Protectors and Salmon Savers!
The state endangered Tufted Puffin and threatened Salmon will be our feature creatures for these camps.
These four day camps (9AM-12PM) are designed to cultivate natural curiosity, adventure, group play, and imagination for the young child. All activities will take place in the forests or on the shores surrounding the magnificent Salish Sea.
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On the first day of camp students will adopt the feature creature plushy. This will be theirs to “protect” as they learn, play, and explore together.
The last day of camp includes a chartered boat ride. one parent/guardian is required to join their child.
During the week your child will also enjoy:
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Forest to shore hiking adventures
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Tidal pool exploration
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Ecofriendly art projects
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Mindfulness in nature
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Service learning with beach cleanup
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10:3 student-to-teacher ratio
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Camp t-shirt
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Note: Lunch is not included, students will need to pack their own lunch, water, and snacks each day.
Location
These camps are held on beautiful Fidalgo Island in Anacortes, WA. The specific location each day will vary based on programming. Every program also includes a special boat ride.
Puffin Protectors includes a special trip to Smith Island to observe the Tufted Puffins. Participants stay on the boat the whole time. One family member/guardian is required to be in attendance with each student.
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Time and Cost
4 days from 9AM-12PM*
*the day of the Puffin Tour may vary
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$499, scholarships available below
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Salmon Savers includes a special trip with Island Express​​ Charters to James Island. James Island features emerald coves, forested trails, spectacular views and an isthmus with two white sand beaches! One family member/guardian is required to be in attendance with each student.
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We can't wait to explore with you!
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Time and Cost
4 days from 9AM-12PM*
*the last day will include a trip to James Island and may run longer
$435, scholarships available below​