Junior Naturalist Summer Camp

Ages 9-12. Four-day camp with two day sessions at the Wynn Nature Center and two overnights at the Peterson Bay Field Station. Explore the diverse habitats and wildlife of the forests and beaches around Kachemak Bay. Parents welcome to attend. More information >>

Whale Camp

Ages 9-12. Three-day camp based in Seldovia on the south side of Kachemak Bay. The first two days are packed with hands-on whale and marine ecology activities. The camp concludes with a whale watching cruise with all family members welcome. Download a flyer and a regisration form here.

EcoAdventure Camp

Ages 12-15. This 5 day outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship camp includes 4 overnights at the Peterson Bay Field Station and one day at the Wynn Nature Center. Activities include hiking, low ropes course challenges, optional kayaking, yurt camping, and service learning on the topic of sustainable food. Download a flyer and a registration form here.

Family Camps

Any age plus one adult. Fun and adventure for the family.  CACS Family Nature Camps are a great opportunity got families to be together and get outside in an amazing Kachemak Bay setting.  Activities include: tidepooling, hiking, camfire songs, wildlife watching plus games and hands-on activities for all ages.  Families sleep in yurts.  Costs inlcude boat transportation, meals and program.  Kayaking is available at an additional cost.  Download a flyer or sign up for a camp here.

Dads & Kids Camp: June 25-27 Cost: $430 includes one adult and one child (additional child is $100) and all transportation, meals, lodging and program costs.

Moms & Kids Camp: July 16-18 Cost: $430 includes one adult and one child (additional child is $100) and all transportation, meals, lodging and program costs.

Family Camp: August 13-15 Cost: $700 includes two adults and one child (each additional child is $100) and all transportation, meals, lodging and program costs.

Knee-high Naturalist Program

Ages 2-4. A preschool story hour that includes a hike and craft activity. Fridays: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. June - August. Parents welcome. $2 donation requested (Members free!). Programs begin June 18, 2010

Bio-kids

Ages 5-8. Weekly series of programs exploring different themes in nature. Tuesdays: 1-3 p.m. The first 5 classes have an art & nature focus and the second 5 classes investigate the outdoors (trees, wildlife, wildflowers, birds, and rocks). Drop-ins are welcome. $6/class or 5 classes for $25. (Member price: $4/class or 5 classes for $20)  Classes begin June 15, 2010. Dowload a Registration Form.

Wilderness Survival

Ages 8 - 11. Weekly program that teaches youth how to survive in the wilderness. Includes building shelters, orienteering, fire building, medicinal and edible plants and more. Thursdays 1-3pm. June - August. Drop-ins are welcome. $6/class or $50/session. (Member price: $5/class or $45/session). 10 classes total. Classes begin June 17, 2010. Dowload a Registration Form.

WSI: Wildlife Invesitgations

Ages 9-12. Weekly program that explores the exciting world of wildlife forensics!  Solve a wildlife "crime" using forensic skills such as fingerprinting, tracking, DNA sorting, skull identification and more. Includes learning to live trap voles and monitor small mammal movement at the Wynn Nature Center.  Wednesdays 1-3pm. June - August.  Drop-ins are welcome.  $6/class or $50/session.  (Members: $5/class or $45/session).  10 classes total.  Classes begin June 23, 2010. Dowload a Registration Form.

Day Camp

5-9 year olds. New program for kids excited to be outdoors in the summer!  2 week Day Camp meets every day from 10:00am - 1:00pm.  Three Day Camps in the summer of 2010 - each one with a new and different theme.  Hands-on activities, games, nature explorations.  Bring a sack lunch.  $100/two-week session (Members: $90/session).

June 21 - July 2: Budding Botanists(Gardening with Kids!)

July 19 - 30:  WSI: Wildlife Science Investigations (animal tracking, skins & skulls!)

August 2 - 13: Forest Explorers (tree rings, rotting logs & trails)

Download a Registration Form

Creatures of the Dock

This daily program is fun for the whole family. Guided tours of the incredible life under the dock at the Homer Harbor. 1 hour tours leave from the CACS yurt on the Spit at 1pm and 4pm daily, June- August. $5/ participant.

Children's Rates on Nature Tours & Hikes

Trips to across the bay to Peterson Bay Field Station only $73 for kids under 12.

Alaska Coastal Ecology Field Camps

Ecology field camps for college, high school or other organized youth groups can be arranged during the summer. Program length ranges from two to six days with guided activities and lodging at Peterson Bay Field Station combined with guided activities at Wynn Nature Center or Kastisna Bay Lab. More info >>

Service Learning Expeditions

Retreats

Youth group retreats can be arranged at the Peterson Bay Field Station. Enjoy a semi-remote, rustic setting to connect your group to the amazing natural surroundings and to each other. Call 907-235-6667 to arrange.

High School Internships

CACS offers a volunteer internship program for high school students who wish to gain more experience working in the fields of environmental education and environmental science. The internship combines working at the Carl Wynn Nature Center and the Homer Spit Yurt assisting with our popular Creature of the Dock Tours. Interns are also trained to be camp counselors for our summer camps for youth ages 9-15. Interns are encouraged to work on a special project of interest during their 4 week internship. Applicants must have completed one year of high school. Please download an application here.

Naturalist Internships

Paid internships for students completing junior or senior year of college, or recently graduated. Positions available at Wynn Nature Center and Peterson Bay Field Station. June-August. Applications due Feb. 1. Check for position openings here.