Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 13–17 · $1,750/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 13–17

Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation

Miami, Florida · $1,750/week

A marine and wildlife conservation program in the Florida Keys for teens.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a TeenLife.com listing for a Westcoast Connection program, not a direct camp website. Westcoast Connection is a well-known teen travel company. The program description details activities like coral reef restoration, marine animal care, and PADI Open Water Diver certification. While the specific camp itself doesn't have a direct website, Westcoast Connection's reputation and the detailed program outline suggest a structured and engaging experience. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the TeenLife listing. The owner type is listed as 'unknown' as the direct operator of this specific program isn't explicitly stated beyond Westcoast Connection.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in community/rec center, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Key Largo, FL, USA
  • Phone: 800-767-0227
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Approximate USD weekly rate based on $3,000-$6,999 for two-week program

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation

What ages does Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation accept?
Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation cost?
Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation publishes $1,750/week for the standard session. Approximate USD weekly rate based on $3,000-$6,999 for two-week program Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation's hours?
Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation provide lunch?
Yes — Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation offer transportation?
Westcoast Connection: Florida Keys Marine & Wildlife Conservation provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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