NOAA Science Camp 
Held at NOAA’s Seattle facility at 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 popularity of this program, two sessions of camp will be offered in 2009.
KCPQ TV paid a visit to Washington Sea Grant's NOAA Science Camp Camp for the 2009 session. Check out the video of what they found.
The Basics
- Who? Youth entering 7th and 8th grades in the fall of 2009
- Where? NOAA's Sand Point Facility on Lake Washington, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, Washington
- When?
- Session I – July 6-10, 2009, 9-4 p.m.
- Session II – July 13-17, 2009, 9-4 p.m.
- Cost? $250 – Scholarships are available.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Program Partners
Contact
For more information:
- Julie Hahn, Washington Sea Grant Education Coordinator, 206.685.9117 or noaacamp@u.washington.edu
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.
- Age 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 how to use marine navigation charts and practice your charting skills.
- Learn about hazardous substances and how to respond to an oil spill.
- Help track a weather balloon and see how air currents affect it.
To get an idea of a typical day, see 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. Beginning in 2003 the goal was to provide a minimum of 10 percent of NOAA Science Camp’s registration fees through scholarship funding; by 2007 nearly 20 percent of those attending camp received scholarship funding.
Parents, guardians or other representatives may apply for limited partial and full scholarships available for individual campers. Community groups may inquire about multiple scholarships, although 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, Julie Hahn, Education Coordinator, 3716 Brooklyn Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA 99105. You will be notified when your application is received. If your request is approved, you will receive registration instructions.
If you are having any difficulty accessing the form, please contact Julie Hahn (see below).
If you or your organization would like to sponsor a camper with a scholarship, please contact Julie Hahn at 206.685.9117 or jkhahn@u.washington.edu
Employment
In spring, positions will posted on the University of Washington employment site:
- Positions: Camp Educators and Camp Assistants.
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