Marine Biology Lab

The Marine Biology Lab is a field-based program focused on coastal ecosystems, marine organisms, and hands-on environmental research. The program combines short lectures, practical lab sessions, and frequent field visits to nearby marine habitats. Students collect samples, conduct observations, and analyze data in both field and lab settings.

The Lab is designed as a family program. Campers attend together with their families and participate in the academic and field components of the session.
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Locations

Sessions are held at coastal field sites selected for access to diverse marine habitats and appropriate research conditions. The specific location for each year’s program is announced when registration opens for that year.
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Accommodations

Accommodations vary by site. In general, each family stays in its own room near the field location.

Details about housing, supervision, and the daily schedule are provided before each session.
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Cost

Tuition reflects instructional time, housing, meals, materials, and program operations. Full details are listed here.

Registration Fee

$150 per family (or for a child attending independently)

• Applies toward tuition

• Holds your spot in the program

• Non-refundable only if you decide not to attend

• The same fee applies whether you attend one or both sessions

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Marine Biology Lab

Early Bird Registration
(Deadline Jan. 31)
Regular Registration
(After Jan. 31)
Late Registration
(After April 1)
Cost per person
$950.00
$1,050.00
$1,150.00
Teaching Assistants
$650.00
$650.00
$650.00

Marine Biology Lab

Early Bird Registration
(Deadline Jan. 31)
Cost per person
$950.00
Teaching Assistants
$650.00
Regular Registration
(After Jan. 31)
Cost per person
$1,050.00
Teaching Assistants
$650.00
Late Registration
(After April 1)
Cost per person
$1,150.00
Teaching Assistants
$650.00

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Admission is selective. Applicants submit basic information and a short statement of interest.
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Financial Aid

Need-based financial assistance is available. We aim to make the program accessible to qualified students.
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