Summer Camp

Inspired by Carl Hiaasen's book Hoot and our own childhoods, we offer a number of summer camps where kids learn a little biology, a few old school “waterman” skills, and some kid skills. We'll make friends, enjoy the ocean, and have tons of fun!

We keep the size of our camps small and the meaningful experiences big. Typically, the camper to teacher ratio is less than 12 to 1. Most weeks are geared toward campers 6 – 13, although we do have age-specific weeks for students as young as 4 and as old as 17, and expeditions for older campers.

We also offer a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program at each location for kids 13 and older who would like to explore their leadership potential. Learn more in our summer camp program descriptions. 

Each week of camp has its own theme and activities, but there are some things we do every week. We surf each day, and our famous Surf Paddling Competition is held each Friday. In Sanibel Sea School style, every day includes surfing, friendship, macramé and team bonding. Then there’s always artwork, journaling, beach time, seining and snorkeling. Our "Milk and Cookies Slideshow" takes place every Friday at the end of the day. Bring some delicious baked goodies and join us to experience your child's week of camp.

We hope you'll join us for summer fun and learning in our island ecosystem at one of our locations.

Interested in becoming a Senior CIT? Check out the details below.

Summer Camp Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9 am – 4 pm

(9 am - 2 pm for 4 - 6 year olds)

Schedule varies for Teen Camp Programs, see individual camp week descriptions.

Fees

Fees for each week are listed with descriptions.

Refund policy: Please click here to review our refund policy.

If the cost of the program is preventing you from enrolling your child, please call us. We’re happy to work with you to ensure an ocean education for all.

E-mail list

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Winter Camp

Every year around the holidays, Sanibel Sea School hosts Winter Camp. Each year has a different theme and campers learn a little biology, how to surf, and more! We surf each day, and our famous Surf Paddling Competition is held each Friday. In Sanibel Sea School style, every day includes surfing, friendship, macramé and team bonding. Then there’s always artwork, journaling, beach time, seining and snorkeling. Our "Milk and Cookies Slideshow" takes place every Friday at the end of the day. Bring some delicious baked goodies and join us to experience your child's week of camp. There are a few chilly twists that come with winter camp - we hop into wetsuits to brave the cold gulf & sip lots of hot coco to keep warm. We also hold our annual Give Your Worries to the Sea ceremony on New Years Eve.

We also offer a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program at each location for kids 13 and older who would like to explore their leadership potential.

Winter Camp dates, themes, and pricing are announced in October. Registration is in November. Sign up for our email list for updates!