Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods
Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods is an overnight marine science camp at Texas A&M University at Galveston for rising 9th-12th graders, focusing on oceanography ...
▌ Editor's read The Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods camp is an overnight program hosted by Texas A&M University at Galveston, specifically designed for rising 9th-12th graders interested in marine science. The website details a comprehensive curriculum including oceanography, marine biology, and coastal ecology, with activities like dissections, field trips, and lab work. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. While not ACA accredited, the camp benefits from being part of a university, leveraging academic resources and faculty expertise. Google reviews for 'Texas A&M University at Galveston Sea Camp' show a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the educational content and engaging staff. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @tamug_seacamp and a Facebook page 'TAMUGSeaCamp', showcasing camp activities and student experiences.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 11–12
Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 11–12
- Hours: Overnight
- Address: 200 Seawolf Pkwy, Galveston, TX 77554, USA
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods
- What ages does Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods accept?
- Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods is open to children ages 11–12. 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 Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods cost?
- Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods publishes $1,025/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods's hours?
- Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods?
- Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods provide lunch?
- Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Galveston?
- Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods is one of 16 outdoors/nature camps in Galveston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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