Summer Science and Fun for Middle Schoolers
Registration for next summer’s NOAA Science Camp will open in March 2012.
Not in middle school? Check out our Junior Leadership Program for students in 9th and 10th grades.
Held at NOAA’s facility at Seattle’s Sand Point, these five-day summer camp sessions offer opportunities for seventh- and eighth- graders to explore marine sciences and have fun at the same time. Participants are introduced to earth and ocean sciences and to science careers through hands-on activities emphasizing solutions to real-world problems.
The camp was established in 2003 through a partnership between Washington Sea Grant and NOAA’s Western Regional Center in Seattle. Because of the continuing growth of this program, two sessions of camp will be offered again in 2012.
Check out the NOAA Science Camp video on YouTube.
The Basics
- Who? Youth entering 7th and 8th grades in the fall of 2012.
- Where? NOAA's Sand Point Facility on Lake Washington—7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, Washington.
- When?
- Session I – July 9-13, 2011, 9:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Session II – July 16-20, 2011, 9:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Note: Camp sessions I and II are identical, so please register your child for one week only.
- Cost? $225 – Scholarships for half of the registration fee (a value of $112.50) are available.
- How? Registration at https://www.acteva.com/go/wsgp.
- What if my child has attended NOAA Science Camp before? Registration is permitted, but please be aware that the camp is similar from year to year and not intended for returning campers.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Program Partners
Registration
Registration will open in March 2012.
Overview
Each day is filled with fun projects and activities that explore the mysteries of our oceans and atmosphere. During the week, NOAA Science Campers can:
- Try on dive gear and simulate a dive in a hyperbaric chamber.
- Determine the ages of fish and assess fish populations.
- Identify different marine mammals by looking at tags and skulls.
- Analyze water samples and see how buoys sample the ocean to help predict large-scale climate events.
- Learn to use marine navigation charts and practice their charting skills.
- Learn about hazardous substances and respond to a hypothetical spill.
- Interact with NOAA scientists.
For a glimple of a typical day, see a sample schedule.
Each person attending the camp will leave with increased environmental knowledge and an awareness of how NOAA science applies to their local and global communities.
Scholarships
The goal of NOAA Science Camp is to provide opportunity for all interested youth to attend. Generous sponsors provide scholarships for those who would not otherwise attend due to financial need.
Parents, guardians or other youth representatives may apply for limited partial and full scholarships available for individual campers. Community groups may inquire about multiple scholarships and travel stipends. Funding availability varies from year to year.
To apply for a scholarship, download and complete the scholarship application form and mail it to Washington Sea Grant, Maile Sullivan, Education Specialist, 3716 Brooklyn Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA 98105-6716. You will be notified when your application is received. If your request is approved, you will receive registration instructions.
- Scholarship Application (PDF)
If you are having any difficulty accessing the form, please contact Maile Sullivan (see below).
Contact
For more information:
- Maile Sullivan, Washington Sea Grant Education Specialist, 206.543.2822 or noaacamp@uw.edu
Individuals and groups who would like to sponsor a camper scholarship, please contact Maile Sullivan at 206.543.2822 or noaacamp@uw.edu.
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