At the Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC), our summer camps allow burgeoning young scientists and adventurers to spend a week exploring beaches, uncovering treasures hidden in our exhibits, playing games, making crafts, and hiking through beautiful Fort Worden State Park. Our science campers come back year after year and many of our past campers return again as camp counselors.
Summer is coming sooner than you think! We’ve been working on fine-tuning our plans for a safe and fun camp season. See below for our sessions, and information on our health and safety policies. Join us for a wet, sandy, adventurous, fun-filled week!
PTMSC members receive $10 off each registration (use promo code MEMBER). If you are not yet a member, we invite you to join today to enjoy this and many other members-only benefits!
Online Registration:
To register your child for a PTMSC Summer Camp, please click on one of the camps below. You will be directed to the online registration form.
Fill out this form once for each child per camp.
Payment in full is requested upon completion of the online registration form.
Scholarships are available to those who qualify. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out this Google Form.
$400
August 15-19
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Ages 6 - 7
$160
August 1-5 , 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
August 1-5, 1-4 p.m.
August 15-19, 1-4 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Spend a week exploring and discovering marine and coastal life, animals, plants, and secret spots. This half-day camp is all about fun, with activities in and around the Marine Science Center. It’s a great program for the younger camper who loves marine animals and exploring.
Maximum group size: 12 campers / 2 staff.
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Ages 8 - 9
$285
June 27 - July 1
August 8-12
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ready, set, explore! Examine the varied coastal environments of beach, glacial bluff, forest, pond, and meadow. This is the perfect camp for nature-loving kids who want to explore it all! Using observation skills, campers discover how these places support life in the coastal ecosystem.
Maximum group size: 12 campers / 2 staff.
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June 27 - July 1
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$300
July 11-15
July 25-29
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday - Friday
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July 25-29 |
Ages 11 - 14
$400
June 20-24
July 18-22
Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday (sailing/boating days): 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Calling all budding Marine Biologists! This camp takes marine biology skills to the next level through hands-on activities. Students sail aboard Northwest Maritime Center vessels while doing scientific investigations. Ashore, students participate in intertidal surveys and labs in the aquarium tanks and exhibits. Campers work together as a team while learning to be stewards of the marine environment.
Maximum group size: 16 campers / 2 staff.
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If you have questions about any aspect of camp, please email us at camps@ptmsc.org or call us at 360-385-5582 ext 120.
Health and Safety
Washington State & Jefferson County Guidelines
The safety of your children is always of the utmost importance to us. We have carefully reviewed COVID-19 health and safety guidance from the CDC, Washington State Department of Health, Jefferson County Public Health, and the American Camp Association in developing our safety policies and procedures for running camps this summer. Of course, as this is an ever-changing situation, we’ll keep you updated on any changes in protocols and procedures.
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Scholarships are available to those who qualify
To apply for a scholarship, please fill out this Google Form.
PTMSC Cancellation Policy for Day Camp
In the event that you can’t make it to camp, PTMSC is happy to refund 75% of the full cost of camp retaining a 25% cancellation fee provided the cancellation request is made at least 30 days prior to the start of camp. After that date, if you need to cancel for health reasons, including potential Covid-19 exposure in your household or the camper's household, please email camps@ptmsc.org for a refund.
