"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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We believe in the power of outdoor experiences.
Summer Programs
Elementary Summer Camps
This camp is crafted to spark curiosity and adventure, celebrating Washington’s endangered tufted puffins and the fascinating world of other diving birds. Each day brings new discoveries across the waterways, forests, and shores of the Salish Sea.
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This camp invites students to explore the wonders of the Pacific Northwest through curiosity, connection, and play—celebrating salmon and the Southern Resident orcas that depend on them for survival. Together, campers discover how their actions on land can help protect life in the sea.
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Dive into adventure, island exploration, hands-on learning, and service as students discover the two types of orcas that call the Salish Sea home. This empowering week cultivates wonder, confidence, new friendships, and a lifelong love for the ocean.
Middle School Summer Camps
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Five action-packed days of marine adventures, including whale watching, kayaking, paddle boarding, island exploration, and more! Limited to 13 students per session for a personalized experience.
A five-day adventure with daily boat trips and island exploration on the Salish Sea! Students discover the marine ecosystem up close, from plankton to whales, with sessions limited to just 6 students.
High School Summer Camps
A five-day adventure on the Salish Sea, featuring daily boat trips, island explorations, and a night of camping. Students dive into marine ecosystems, from plankton to whales, with a small group size of just 6 students per session.
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A five-day daily boat adventure on the Salish Sea
with a focus on field research! No more than 6 students per session.