Marine Science Institute
Marine Science Institute · Private
The Marine Science Institute runs week-long marine-science summer day camps for kids in grades K–8, where campers explore San Francisco Bay and Northern California coastal habitats, handle live marine animals, and take a Discovery Voyage aboard the 90-foot research vessel Robert G. Brownlee. Programs are grouped by grade (for example, Plankton Pioneers for entering K–1 and Off-Site Explorers for entering 4th–5th) and led by experienced marine educators at the Redwood City site. A scholarship fund helps make camp accessible.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plankton Pioneers8:30am – 3:30pmRegister → | Jun 8 – Aug 7, 2026 | 5–6 | $720/wk | Past season |
| Marine Explorers8:30am – 3:30pmRegister → | Jun 8 – Aug 7, 2026 | 7–8 | $785/wk | Past season |
| Naturalists8:30am – 3:30pmRegister → | Jun 8 – Aug 7, 2026 | 9–10 | $820/wk | Past season |
PAST_SEASON. Weekly one-week sessions across the season; the page does not list individual week dates
Availability shown as of Aug 7, 2026.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Marine Science Institute directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Nakarin KamkheawHad a kid birthday party here. Very cool experience petting a shark!
★★★★★Jess HolbertWonderful group with great experiences for kids! My daughter loves coming here and we're excited for her upcoming birthday party. Thanks, MSI, for helping to inspire future generations to care for our bay!
★★★★★Ann RWhat a cool place!! I had a birthday party here, the kids loved it! I was not the most organized person trying to plan this event and an absolute tremendous thanks to the educators and owner (?) to being flexible to shift to shark petting. I heard rave reviews from my daughter -“best birthday party ever!” To a parent considering this as a birthday party place, i would strongly encourage going there and seeing the place. It’s helpful to understand the layout and options as well as all the cute baby geese hanging out all over the place so guests are aware of them and take care.
★★★★★Amy Bates NelsonI’m going to say that this is the best field trip I’ve ever been on with Aiden! The kids were divided into groups and went to 4 stations to study marine biology. Everything about the field trip rocked; the information and hands on activities at the stations, the science, the animals and the instructors!
★★★★★Paula SebaField Trip School was a great day in Marina Science Institute. The monitors was prepared and encouraged the kids for a lot of activities. Tks.