University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience

SHORE Academy (Science and Hands on Research Experience) High School Camp
June 22-26, 2026 | Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $400.00
Max 12 campers. Students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in fall 2026. Students in this camp must have completed high school level biology, environmental science, or marine science, and must have an interest in scientific research. High school student drivers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian with them each morning at sign in.

Science Minds Summer Camp
Students entering 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grade in fall 2026 will learn about topics such as DNA, Plankton and Estuary Organisms and Fluorescence/Bioluminescence.
June 15-18, 2026 | Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $240.00
Max 12 campers daily. The Science Minds Summer Camp curriculum is appropriate for the grade levels on each date. For questions, please contact abiedenbach@ufl.edu.

Sea Turtle Summer Camp
Students entering 4th or 5th grade fall 2026 will learn about sea turtle biology and conservation and have the opportunity to view Sea Turtle Hospital patients.
June 1-4, 2026 or June 8-11, 2026 | Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $275.00
Max 12 campers. Camp fee includes Sea Turtle Hospital tour, instruction, presentations, field & lab activities, and a Whitney Lab Sea Turtle Hospital T-shirt.