Kids Sea Camp Family Scuba Dive Vacation Travel Packages

About Margo Peyton, KSC Founder
What Makes KSC so Different?
What to Expect From KSC

Kids Sea Camp - Our Goals and Objectives

Through the following themes we aim to teach children to learn fun things about a brave new living world and become enthusiastic about joining their parents' love for the ocean. We strive to help them grow to love and protect our underwater world for decades to come.

The objective is to promote an awareness of marine related issues, with a strong focus on conservation. During Kids Sea Camp, students are faced with multiple activities and the enthusiasm of a staff dedicated to teaching new and fun things about the oceans with both education in a classroom environment as well as hands-on programs that teach age appropriate curriculum. SASY (snorkeling), SEAL TEAM (the first stage of scuba diving, experienced in a enclosed shallow environment), Jr. Open Water Certification (scuba diving training for kids 10 and up) and our Teen Ocean Discovery program (advanced programs for certified divers, working on continued education and certifications).

An example of some of the topics and discussions covered
during our Kids Sea Camp weeks

Let's learn about the differences between fish, and marine mammals; The shape, color and texture of various marine life; Space, color and movement underwater. The Differences between animals with bones and no bones; Function morphology; Marine habitats dazzling color, light and motion; What do sea creatures feed on? Are all animals friendly? Respecting our oceans. What must animals do to survive? How can we help? What can you do to protect the oceans and its environment?

Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work! Students will experience unforgettable moments while they contact directly (i.e. touch!!) some animals' replica, such as dried bones, skin, etc. Many fun activities and games aid in educational messages.

Kids age 5+: The wonderful world of invertebrates: anemones, jellyfish and corals. Students learn how anemones fight off dehydration and what those weird tentacles are for.

Marine Mammals: The fantastic world of marine mammals. Students learn about the way these once land animals adapted to an aquatic environment and learn about their mysterious and elaborate forms of communication. Did you know that sea-otters are the only marine mammals that use tools? Did you know that Sea Turtles come out of the sea to lay their eggs.

Ocean Explorers: The Oceans. How were they formed? Come meet the animals that dwell in the Ocean. How can animals that live in the open water hide? Why is pollution so dangerous? How can you identify an animal by looking at its dead remains on a beach?

Kids Age 10+: Learn all about different animals and how they adapt to their environment. Compare shape, color and external features; a habitat's temperature, sounds and smells are fundamental while identifying their main characteristics, habitat and organism diversity; Types of movement, rays, sharks, turtles and more; Types of coating; Diversity in shape; Different environments; Diversity feeding and behaviors; Reproduction; Adaptation to environment; How do species behave when their environment changes? How species develop and change with human interaction; What can we do to conserve the oceans?

Kids learn about the diversity of sharks and rays in a fun way. Their multiple shapes, their teeth, their skin, reproduction and even incidents with humans are all approached in an interactive and positive way. Students also learn how some of these animals are being over-exploited and take home some messages about what they can do to assist in their conservation.

Scuba Math is part of our daily routines and we don't even realize it. We use it to measure how much air our tanks hold, how bodies are are effected at different depth, how much time we can dive at a certain depth. How long can a turtle hold its breath, and so much more. Come play with mathematics with us. It's fun!

Teens 12+: The diversity of relationships between man and ocean. Food chains: the importance of predators and their role in keeping the balance of ecosystems; Energy transfers along the food chain; Food chains predator / prey relationships; To hunt or to be hunted: Man and marine life; Reproduction and survival of the species; The multitude of marine animals; Our responsibility to the ocean.

Kids learn about the diversity of sharks and rays in a fun way. Their multiple shapes, their teeth, their skin, reproduction and even incidents with humans are all approached in an interactive and positive way. Students also learn how some of these animals are being over-exploited and take home some messages about what they can do to assist in their conservation.

Learn about sneaky strategies employed by predators! Food chains and food webs. Man's intervention on the delicate balance of nature are some of the aspects analyzed in this class.