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US Naval AcademySelective

US Naval Academy: Summer Seminar

A 6-day residential introduction to the Naval Academy for prospective applicants. The highly competitive program includes coursework in engineering, sciences, humanities, and military leadership, with approximately 800 spaces available per session.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAnnapolis, MD<$500140 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesSTEM, Leadership, Career Exploration

SubjectsInformation Technology, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Microcomputer Design, Seamanship & Navigation, Ethics & Character Development, Oceanography, Mathematics, History, Meteorology, Literature, Chemistry, Political Science, Language Studies, Martial Arts, Economics

Cost<$500 · $575

Websitehttps://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS/index.php

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Acadia Institute of OceanographySelective

Acadia Institute of Oceanography

Hands-on marine science and oceanography camps for students ages 10–19 located in Seal Harbor, Maine on Mount Desert Island next to Acadia National Park. Three session levels (Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced) offer field-based learning in the Gulf of Maine with a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialSeal Harbor, ME$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMarine Science, Oceanography

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,300

Websitehttps://acadiainstitute.com/marine-science-camps

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SEA Education AssociationSelective

Sea Education Association: High School/Pre-College Summer Programs

SEA offers two distinct high school/pre-college summer programs: SEA Expedition, a 2-week at-sea sailing research vessel program in Cape Cod Bay and the Gulf of Maine, and Pre-College Marine Biology, a 3-week shore-based college-level program in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Both programs combine hands-on research, oceanographic field work, and marine science education led by experienced scientists and USCG-licensed officers.

Jun–Aug · 2–6 wk sessionsResidentialWoods Hole, MA$7,000+Rolling (application cycle begins preceding fall; early application encouraged)

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Career Exploration, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service, Mental Health & Well-Being

SubjectsMarine Biology, Oceanography, Marine Science, Navigation, Environmental Science

Cost$7,000+ · $6,975

Websitehttps://sea.edu/programs/high-school-pre-college-programs/

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Texas A&M University-Galveston

Texas A&M at Galveston: Sea Camp

A week-long residential summer camp focused on marine biology and oceanography with specialized tracks including shark studies, coastal ecology, marine mammal research, and ocean careers awareness.

May–Aug · 1 wk sessionsResidentialGalveston, TX$500–$1,499Closed

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsMarine Biology, Oceanography, Sharks, Coral & Crabs, Coastal Ecology, Fishing, Marine Mammals, Ocean Careers, Coastal Photography, Ocean Conservation, Sea Turtles, Ornithology, Veterinary Medicine, Ecotourism, Maritime Careers, Pre-Medicine, Marine Engineering, Ichthyology

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,025

Websitehttps://www.tamug.edu/seacamp/index.html

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Boston Leadership Institute

Boston Leadership Institute: Marine Biology (1 Week)

A one-week hands-on marine biology program featuring field trips, experiments, and project-based learning focused on marine ecosystems, oceanography, and animal science. Students learn foundational knowledge of marine ecosystems, study scientific methods used by marine biologists, and complete a hands-on research project with field trips to local marine habitats.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterWeston, MA$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsMarine Biology, Oceanography, Animal Science

Cost$500–$1,499 · $699

Websitehttps://www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com/marine-biology-2/

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Science Camps of America

Science Camps of America - Hawaii Island Summer Camp for Teens

A 10-day residential summer camp on Hawaii Island for teens ages 13–17 offering hands-on field-based science instruction in geology, oceanography, marine biology, astronomy, and environmental science, with daily excursions to natural sites including volcanoes, coral reefs, and observatories.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialPahala, HI$1,500–$2,999195 days

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsGeology, Volcanology, Oceanography, Marine Biology, Astronomy, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, Meteorology, Rocketry, Electronics

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,955

Websitehttps://sciencecampsamerica.com/

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Science Camps of America

Science Camps of America: Science of the Sea

A 10-day overnight sleepaway camp in Hawaiʻi focused on marine biology, oceanography, and coral reef restoration. Campers explore nearshore biodiversity, Hawaiian ecosystems, and ocean conservation through field trips to beaches, bays, and natural sites across the Big Island.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialPahala, HI$1,500–$2,999195 days

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Outdoor Adventure, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsMarine Biology, Oceanography, Coral Reef Biology, Ocean Chemistry, Climate Change, Ocean Conservation, Hawaiian Ecosystems

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,955

Websitehttps://sciencecampsamerica.com/science-of-the-sea-camp/

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The Whale Camp

The Whale Camp: Summer Overnight Camp

A residential marine biology camp on Grand Manan Island where students ages 10–17 observe whales, study marine ecology, and explore coastal ecosystems through a rotating three-week curriculum covering foundational, intermediate, and advanced Fundy ecology.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialSeal Cove, Canada$1,500–$2,999

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesSTEM, Outdoor Adventure, Academic

SubjectsMarine Biology, Marine Ecology, Whale Observation, Oceanography, Coastal Ecology

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,950

Websitehttps://whalecamp.com/programs/kids-camp/

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BroadreachCredit

Broadreach: Azores Whale and Dolphin Experience

A 16-day marine mammal research expedition in the Azores where students conduct hands-on fieldwork observing whales and dolphins, collect oceanographic data, and participate in acoustic research alongside marine biologists.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialSão Miguel, Portugal$3,000–$6,999308 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service, Outdoor Adventure, Mental Health & Well-Being

SubjectsMarine Biology, Oceanography, Marine Mammal Research, Cetacean Biology, Acoustic Research, Data Collection

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,780

Websitehttps://www.gobroadreach.com/programs/dolphin-whale-summer-camp/

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University of MiamiCredit

University of Miami Summer Scholars: Marine Science

A three-week college credit program offering marine science courses through the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Students choose from three marine tracks—Marine Animal Biology and Conservation, Oceanography and Marine Environments, or Tropical Marine Biology—featuring hands-on experiences, field trips, and guest lecturers.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsResidentialCoral Gables, FL$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsMarine Biology, Oceanography, Marine Conservation, Marine Mammal Science

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,625

Websitehttps://precollege.dcie.miami.edu/summer-programs/academies/credit/index.html#marine

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BroadreachCredit

Broadreach: Caribbean Marine Biology Voyage

A 16-day live-aboard sailboat program in the Caribbean where students conduct marine biology research, earn college credits and scuba certifications, and participate in ocean conservation projects across St. Martin and the Leeward Islands.

Jun–Aug · 2 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+308 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsMarine Biology, Marine Ecology, Oceanography, Coral Reef Biology, Marine Conservation, Sailing, Scuba Diving

Cost$7,000+ · $7,180

Websitehttps://www.gobroadreach.com/programs/high-school-marine-biology-summer-program/

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Cornell University and University of New HampshireCredit

Shoals Marine Laboratory in Maine - Cornell University and UNH

Residential marine science courses on Appledore Island, Maine, offering hands-on field research and laboratory work in marine biology and environmental science with Cornell University college credit.

Jul–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialAppledore Island, ME$7,000+Rolling

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMarine Biology, Marine Environmental Science, Oceanography, Marine Vertebrates, Scientific Illustration

Cost$7,000+ · $5,928

Websitehttps://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org

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