"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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Join us for Puffin Protectors Camp in Anacortes, Washington, where young adventurers will explore the wonders of the Salish Sea while learning about the endangered Tufted Puffin and other diving birds through fun activities and outdoor adventures!
Description: Our five-day Puffin Protectors camp, designed for ages 6-8 and 8-10, is crafted to spark natural curiosity, adventure, and teamwork while teaching campers about the endangered Tufted Puffin.
Set in the stunning forests and along the shores of the Salish Sea, the camp offers a unique opportunity to learn and explore.
Campers aged 8-10 will also experience an exclusive boat ride—a special birding excursion to search for tufted puffins, rhinoceros auklets, and pigeon guillemots!
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On the first day, each camper will receive a Salish Sea School exclusive plush Tufted Puffin to "protect" and learn about throughout the camp's activities.
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Throughout the week, campers will enjoy:
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Forest and shoreline hikes
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Tidal pool explorations
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Eco-friendly art projects
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Mindfulness activities in nature
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Service learning through beach clean-ups
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A 13:4 camper-to-teacher ratio
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A special Puffin Protectors camp t-shirt​
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The final day includes a special chartered boat ride to explore James Island!
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For campers ages 6-8, one parent or guardian is invited to join in the adventure.
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This option is not available for the camp with students aged 8-10.
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.
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Time and Cost
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Ages 6-8: 9:30AM - 1:30PM - $695
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Ages 8-10: 9:30AM - 2:00PM - $795
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Includes additional boat ride
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Please Note: Lunch is not provided; campers need to bring their own lunch, water, and snacks each day.
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