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Week 2: March 31 – April 4

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Pre-K – KinderSuper Senses$250 ($225 Members)9:00 AM – 12:00 PMBOOK NOW
1st – 3rdNatural Navigators$345 ($311 Members)9:00 AM – 4:00 PMBOOK NOW
4th – 6thDynamite Defenses$360 ($324 Members)9:00 AM – 4:00 PMBOOK NOW
This camp has been cancelled.

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Week 2: Camp Descriptions & Schedules

Super Senses

Taste, smell, see, hear, and feel during this camp all about super senses! In this wild camp, campers will learn about the super senses of animals and what it takes to survive in the wild.

Day 1:

  • Learn about the five senses.
  • Do a craft.
  • Meet an animal.

Day 2:

  • Learn about our sense of smell.
  • Play a game.
  • Meet a Living Coast animal ambassador.

Day 3:

  • Learn about our sense of sight.
  • Explore our Raptor Row.
  • Meet an animal.

Day 4:

  • Learn about our sense of touch.
  • Make a craft.
  • Meet and touch an animal.

Day 5:

  • Learn about our sense of hearing.
  • Meet an animal.
  • Test our hearing with an activity.

All camp schedules and activities are subject to change based on organizational and animal needs.

Natural Navigators

Have you ever wondered why animals migrate? In this camp, students will learn about the incredible journeys animals take, and gain a deeper understanding of our amazing local wildlife. With daily animal encounters, games, and opportunities to explore a wildlife refuge, this camp is perfect for future biologists curious about the wildlife around them.

Day 1:

  • Learn about migration and navigation.
  • Meet an animal.
  • Participate in a navigation-based activity.

Day 2:

  • Focus on sea turtle migration.
  • Participate in animal feeding.
  • Make a craft.

Day 3:

  • Learn about cliff swallows, a migratory bird.
  • Go on a walk around the refuge.
  • Meet a bird ambassador.

Day 4:

  • Learn about whales that migrate through San Diego.
  • Meet an animal ambassador.
  • Make a craft.

Day 5:

  • Meet an animal.
  • Play a game.
  • Learn about Monarch butterfly migration.

All camp schedules and activities are subject to change based on organizational and animal needs.

Dynamite Defenses - CANCELLED

This camp has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Camp Add-Ons

Camp T-Shirts

Camp T-shirts are only $12!

T-shirts are available online during your registration or onsite for $12. T-shirts can be added to your registration by selecting your camper’s t-shirt size as an add-on option at the bottom of the camp registration page. Camp t-shirts should be purchased online prior to camp, but if you would like to purchase a shirt during the camp week, please bring $12 in cash and let your child’s Camp Coordinator know on the first day of camp.

Please note that supply and sizes are limited, and your child’s size may not be available.

Gift Shop Credit

Gift Shop Credit

Want your camper to have an extra memento from the Living Coast gift shop? Add gift shop credit to your registration so your little camper can get his or her souvenir on the last day of camp. Gift shop credits can be added to your registration online based on the week of camp. We suggest reserving this for the last camp of the season. You can always send cash for gift shop day too! Note: We do not allow your camper to purchase snacks or drinks during our trip to the gift shop.

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FAQ’s

1. Do you offer extended care/times?

Extended care is offered through extended check-in and check-out windows, during which campers may engage in games and activities with staff supervision. Check-in for all camps is 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM. Check-out times are based on your camp registration. Half-day check-out is 12:15 – 1:00 PM, and full-day check-out is 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM.

Evening care is not available at this time.

2. My camper has special needs (medical, behavioral, dietary, etc.). Can you accommodate?

The Living Coast Discovery Center strives to create an inclusive environment for everyone. Please give us a call to discuss your camper’s unique needs with our education team. When registering, please include any critical information to assist our staff with working with your camper. This will ensure we can provide the best experience for you and your camper.

3. What will my child get to see and do at your camp?

The Living Coast Discovery Center strives to bring the excitement of nature exploration, scientific inquiry, and wildlife connection to your students. Campers will meet at least one animal up close, explore the trails, visit various exhibits, feed some of our ambassadors, practice hands-on science, create recycled arts and crafts, and more.

If your camper is staying all day, please pack plenty of water, a lunch, and two extra snacks. Sunscreen, appropriate shoes, and a hat are all important too!

4. What about the shuttle? How do I get in past the gate?

Due to our sensitive wildlife on the Refuge, parents cannot drive directly to the Living Coast. Check-in and check-out occur at our Camp Zone in our parking lot. Please make sure to arrive during the designated check-in and check-out windows. If you will be late/early, call our Education Team (619-409-5908) immediately so we can inform you of the procedure for accessing the site.

Parents should remain in their car during our Camp Zone check-in and check-out process. The Camp Coordinator will check ID’s from the vehicle.

Did you miss the check-in/out window? Call our Mainline (619) 409-5900

Discounts

Military Discounts Available

Please call 619-409-5908 for the discount code. Military discount is 10% off camp prices, and families may be subject to verification at check-in. Discounts cannot be combined. Discounts do not apply towards t-shirt or gift shop credit sales.

Membership Prices

All current members of the Living Coast automatically receive a reduced price at checkout. Make sure you have set up your online account to receive the discount. Call the membership department at 619-409-5940 if you need assistance setting up your account.

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Cancellation Policy & Camp Info

No refunds are given on programs canceled by the registrant less than 7 days prior to the program date.  For cancellations made by the registrant more than 7 days prior to the first date of the program, an 80% refund will be given.  LCDC reserves the right to cancel any program.  In the event that LCDC cancels a program, all program fees will be refunded.

Wildlife Day Camps are generously sponsored by the San Diego Foundation, San Diego Unified School District, and the State Coastal Conservancy.