Sausalito
Day Camp
The Sausalito waterfront and Richardson Bay
are
the stage for five days of fun as we learn how
to sea kayak while exploring our watery backyard.
Each day we'll learn new skills while paddling
single and double kayaks. We will practice rescues,we
will learn to read the tides, and we will explore
new parts of our Bay, encountering those creatures
that make this place their home.
Our goal is to teach camp members what makes
our Bay such a rich environment.Often we meet
bat rays and leopard sharks while paddling among
the shallow wetlands of this awesome estuary.
As we explore our bay, we take advantage of
teachable moments to get to know the birds and
the harbor seals and all the other curious creatures
who show up in our waterways.
The
week builds along with our skills to a grand
finale: a sea kayaking overnight to Angel Island!
From our "Kayak Camp" we'll paddle
at sunset, explore tide pools, and share stories
around the campfire. If conditions are rough
we'll take the ferry while the kayaks are towed
to our Angel Island beach.
Ages: 9-11
Cost: $395
Times: Monday through Friday 9-4 pm, with
overnight on Thursday
Dates: 9 sessions starting June 9 through
Aug 11.
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1 - June 9 - 13
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2 - June 16 - 20
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3 - June 23 - 27
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4 - July 7- 11
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5 - July 14 - 18
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6 - July 21 - 25
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7 - July 28 - Aug 1
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8 - Aug 4 - 8
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9 - Aug 11 - 15
Tomales
Bay Overnight
The adventure begins when you drop your child
off at the Sea Trek beach location on Monday morning
and ends when we return to Sausalito Friday afternoon.
We'll pack all our supplies into two-person kayaks
for five days, and explore one of the most amazing
waterways in the country. We'll glide past Tule
elk feeding by the shore, and estuaries that teem
with wildlife. We'll learn the legends and lore
of plants and animals, and listen while local
fishermen share their knowledge of the Bay as
we see and touch leopard sharks, bat rays, sea
stars, and more! At night, coyotes sing us to
sleep after a night paddle reveals swirls of bioluminescence
sparkling in the wake of our kayaks.
Ages: 12-15
Cost: $595
Times: Monday through Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Dates: 8 sessions starting June16 through
Aug 11.
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1 - June 16 - 20
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2 - June 23 - 27
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3 - July 7 - 11
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4 - July 14 - 18
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5 - July 21 - 25
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6 - July 28 - Aug 1
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7 - August 4 - 8
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8 - August 11 - 15
Alaska Camp
The
wilderness of Southeast Alaska offers a spectacular
and varied natural history. The sea teems with
life and nearby forests offer sanctuary to many
animals. On past trips we have seen whales, bear,
wolf, river and sea otters, seal and sea lions
and Sitka black tailed deer. At every beach we
camp at there are opportunities to explore tide
pools and the amazing diversity of animals living
in them. A majority of our trip is spent paddling
around Kuiu Island which is on the one of Alaska’s
major migratory flyways. There is ample opportunity
to observe many western birds. Southeastern Alaskan
waters are full of halibut and salmon and it is
a virtual paradise for those who like to fish.
We
will begin by teaching you sea kayak technique
such as paddle strokes, tides and ocean currents,
weather, marine hazards, rescue techniques and
wet exits. You may want to learn how to roll a
kayak as the Aleuts did. Throughout the trip your
leaders will hold informal classes on a wide range
of subjects. As the trip progresses and you begin
to feel more comfortable, the teaching emphasis
shifts to the environment. Do not be surprised
to find yourself sitting in on a discussion on
geology, logging practices in Alaska, marine ecology
or the current state of our oceans. We will also
discuss different leadership styles and communication.
Ages:
14 -18
Cost:
Dates: Not being offered in 2007
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