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CSU Channel Islands Youth Watersports Camp
Specialized instruction in sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Located at the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor, each day is filled with hands-on instruction, water and land-based games, water safety and environmental education. Weekly summer sessions. Ages 11-18.
For more information call (805) 437-8902, email: campusrecreation@csuci.edu or go to www.csuci.edu/recreation/specialevents.

Channel Islands Marine Floating Lab
The Channel Islands Marine Floating Lab is an educational program, created to introduce a large number of students, from kindergarten through college, to the exciting realm of the marine environment. The program focuses on a half-day tour of the harbor with hands-on exposure to physical, chemical and biological sampling equipment and principles.

4151 S. Victoria Ave.
(805) 382-4563


Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is responsible for the protection and preservation of submerged remains of the past that occupy the bottomlands of the sanctuary. Cultural and historic submerged sites include archaeological remains of shipwrecks and prehistoric land sites. Sanctuary stewardship responsibilities include a mandate to inventory sites, encourage research, provide public education and oversee responsible visitor use.

3600 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 111
(805) 382-6149

Drama Day Camp
A fun drama day-camp in a safe, non-competitive environment designed to awaken the creative spirit through acting, music and movement.

Look for our 2011 information or contact us for notification when information is posted.


Junior Lifeguard Program
The Channel Islands Junior Lifeguard Program is offered for kids ages 8 - 15. Skills include: first aid, water safety, surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking and ocean rescue techniques. Two four-week sessions with an awards BBQ on the last day of each session.

Summer 2012 session flyer coming soon.

For additional information contact Harbor Patrol at (805) 382-3007.


Oxnard College Marine Education Center
The Oxnard College Marine Center and Aquarium is located at Fisherman's Wharf in Channel Islands Harbor. Students in the Marine Studies Program enjoy access to the harbor for class activities and utilize the live aquarium organisms for study. Classes include: Oceanography, Geograph, Marine Biology and MST 190/195. The Center also features lecture seminars that are open to the public. Lectures include topics on conservation and restoration of our marine environment and wildlife.

Fisherman’s Wharf
3850 W. Channel Islands Blvd.
(805) 985-9801


Sea Scouts
Make new friends! Have fun while learning to sail! Sea Scouts, a program of the Boy Scouts of America, is the oldest youth boating program in the United States. The program is open to boys and girls ages 14 (or 13 and completed 8th grade) - 20 years old. No prior boating experience is required. For more information on how to join, please contact Steve Weiss (805) 985-9314 or Jerry Virnig (805) 491-2344. (Sponsored by the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club)

 

Summer Sailing Program
In the breezes of Channel Islands Harbor, Pacific Corinthian Youth Foundation offers a fun and comprehensive youth sailing program highlighting boat handling skills under sail as well as general seamanship and safety. Visit the PCYF Web site for detailed program information or call (805) 874-2023.

2600 S. Harbor Blvd.
(805) 985-0660