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Puffin Protectors - Camp

Come learn about the rare Tufted Puffins that nest in our Salish Sea "backyard".

UpcomingJul 19, 2027 - Jul 23, 2027
799 US dollars
Fidalgo Island

Available spots


Service Description

This five-day camp for children ages 8-10 is designed to cultivate natural curiosity, adventure, group play, and imagination. All activities will take place in the waterways, forests, or shores surrounding the magnificent Salish Sea Basin. Become a Puffin Protector, and learn about the biology and lifestyle of these birds, and what we each can do to support the remarkable and endangered Tufted Puffins in Washington State! Puffin Protector Camp is from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. ​ On the first day of camp students will adopt their Puffin plushy. This will be theirs to “protect” as they learn, play, and explore together. This camp includes: * A private wildlife trip aboard our Koinonia vessel in search of Tufted puffins and other wildlife. * An island trip to James or Decatur Island * Puffin plushy and graduation certificate * Forest to shore hiking adventures * Marine ecosystem connections * Tidal pool exploration * Art projects * Mindfulness in nature * 14:4 student-to-teacher ratio * Camp t-shirt ​​ Note: Lunch is not included, students will need to pack their own lunch, water, and snacks each day.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

Summer Camp Cancellation & Refund Policy Due to advance staffing, vessel reservations, equipment, and limited enrollment, the following cancellation policy applies to all summer camps. 91 or more days before camp: Refund of tuition paid, less the nonrefundable deposit ($200 for elementary camps; $350 for middle and high school camps) and applicable credit card processing fees. 61–90 days before camp: 50% of total camp tuition is nonrefundable, including the deposit, plus applicable credit card processing fees. 60 days or fewer before camp: No refunds. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. Refund eligibility is determined by the date the written request is received. Credit card processing fees retained by our payment processor are nonrefundable. We understand that unexpected circumstances arise. Exceptions may be considered in extraordinary circumstances at the sole discretion of The Salish Sea School but are not guaranteed. Weather-related changes to individual activities do not automatically qualify for a refund, and alternative activities may be provided when appropriate.


Contact Details

(360)-230-8018

info@thesalishseaschool.org

2201 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA, USA


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