Tucked away in its own cozy canyon in the charming County of Marin is where you’ll find Bothin. Just half an hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bothin is the perfect place for first time campers as well as seasoned experts.

Take a short walk to the fairy steps, or a day hike to the top of the ridge for an amazing view of the San Francisco Bay! Spend some time at the archery range perfecting your shot, or in the Art Barn letting your inner creativity shine. Travese the creek and up the trees on the incredible Rachel "Scooter" Kwong High Ropes Adventure Course. Find out if you like to be front and center on the stage or calling the shots behind the scenes in the Bothin Theater Company. Cook over a campfire, swim in the pool, and play all day out in the fresh air because there’s always something fun going on at Bothin!

A special place for children with cancer and their siblings. Family weekends

Camp Sea Quest at The Marine Mammal Center is a NEW 5-day summer camp designed to give elementary school kids the chance to dive in to marine science and ocean conservation. Through real science experiments, hands-on learning opportunities and nature-led programming, campers will discover the wonders of marine mammals and learn how we are all connected to the ocean. Campers will enjoy a combination of classroom based activities, behind-the-scenes tours, and exploration walks around the beautiful Marin Headlands, including Rodeo Beach and the Lagoon (where a family of river otters lives!).

Each camp will take place during three, one-week sessions and will accommodate different age groups from 1st-6th grade students. The program will be based at The Marine Mammal Center’s veterinary hospital and education center in the Marin Headlands, CA, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Playful Pups

June 23rd - 27th

6 and 7 year olds/Rising 1st and 2nd graders

Students will learn all about the cutest critters in the ocean, seal pups! They will explore what pups need to survive and how their family plays a role in their health.

Ocean Odyssey

July 7th - 11th

10 and 11 year olds/Rising 5th and 6th graders

Students will explore the ocean ecosystems with a focus on conservation. We will learn about the patients we take care of and how our research ensures a healthy ocean.

Scat Scouts

July 28th -Aug 2nd

8 and 9 year olds/Rising 3rd and 4th graders

Let’s explore poop! What goes in, must come out. We’ll explore what and how pinnipeds eat and what their poop tells us about their health.

The all-inclusive price for the week-long camp session is $285 for members and $325 for non-members. Lunch not included. Reserve your spot now at www.MarineMammalCenter.org/SummerCamp

About The Marine Mammal Center:

The Marine Mammal Center is a nonprofit veterinary hospital, research and educational center dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of ill and injured marine mammals and to the study of their health. Since 1975, the Center has been headquartered in the Marin Headlands, Sausalito, Calif., within the Golden Gate National Parks and has rescued and treated more than 18,000 marine mammals. The Center operates triage rescue centers in Moss Landing, Calif., and Morro Bay, Calif., and maintains trained responders in Mendocino County. The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito is open to the public daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and gives visitors the unique opportunity to learn about marine mammals through viewing areas, educational exhibits and docent-led tours. For more information, go to: www.MarineMammalCenter.org.