Art & Nature Exploration Summer Camps
At Explore Ecology we know what kids like- exploring the natural world, creating art, making new friends, and going on fun summertime adventures. We’ve been offering camps for over 15 years and love hanging out with happy campers!
Explore Ecology Summer Camp- Kelsey Crews Photo
“At Explore Ecology every child gets to experience the ability to change the world’s environment and make it a better place.” (Ella, Summer Camper, 12 years old)
This summer we are offering five sessions of camps.
Ecology Explorers Camp: Session 1: July 11 to 15 and Session 2: August 1 to 5, 9:00 to 3:00
Art Voyagers Camp: Session 1: June 27 to July 1, 9:00 to 3:00 and Session 2: August 15-19, 9:00 to 3:00
Natural Artists Camp: July 25 to 29, 9:00 to 3:00
Age Range: Children ages 5 -12. Cost: $250 per student. Each additional sibling will receive a $20.00 discount. Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
A Counselor-in-Training program is available for students ages 13 to 17 and costs $75.00 per week. For more information and to register, visit our website by clicking here.
Eva grew up in Berkeley, CA and is a recent graduate of UCSB, where she studied Aquatic Biology and German Language. During her undergrad, Eva worked as an aquarist at UCSB’s Research Experience and Education Facility (the REEF), where she managed the aquarium facility and found a love for science communication and conservation.
Rachel Palmer
Nicole is a mixed media artist and vintage goods specialist who has been managing Art from Scrap since 2020.
Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent four years in San Luis Obispo studying Animal Science at Cal Poly. As an undergrad she learned lots about livestock, agriculture, and wildlife.
Lydia
Lindsay Johnson
MELISSA BROOKS
Jenny joined Explore Ecology first as an Environmental Educator, then as a Program Coordinator, and most recently moved into the newly created Programs, People & Culture position. Prior to Explore Ecology Jenny worked in science research and consulting, however her passion has always been science education and outreach. Jenny loves all things related to the ocean, especially free diving, and enjoying the beauty and wonder that is the underwater world. Her greatest life passion is traveling, which she hopes to do more of again soon.
Lu’s love of all things Earth began at James Madison University in Virginia, where they got their Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Lu has a Master’s degree in Spatial Ecology- the study of how creatures interact across landscapes- from East Carolina University, where they studied rock pools along a river and the critters that dwell in them.