BEST SUMMER CAMP
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2025 marine science
SUMMER CAMPS
The Pigeon Key Marine Science Summer Camps focus on the fun side of science – our award-winning program gravitates towards hands-on learning and immersion into all things marine science. We offer a variety of programs, like Shark Biology and Habitats of the Florida Keys, giving your camper a solid and multi-faceted understanding of the marine world around them. Each program includes a hands-on activity, including dissections, tidepooling or snorkeling for invertebrate species, or helping the environment by collecting marine debris. Located on Pigeon Key, a private 5-acre island in the heart of the Florida Keys, Pigeon Key Marine Science Summer Camps offer a once-in-a-lifetime camp experience for all kids!
DATES FOR 2025 marine science SUMMER CAMPS
Registration is closed.
DAY CAMPS (Ages 8-16)
- June 29th - July 3rd
- July 13th - July 17th
- July 27th - July 31st
Overnight Camps (Ages 10-16)
- June 22nd - June 26th
- July 6th - July 10th
- July 20th - July 24th
Frequently asked questions
Questions every future camper (and parent!) wants to know.
How do I register my camper?
We use an online registration system to help simplify the summer camp sign-up process. Please see the link at the top of this page to register. “Signing up is easy! Our online registration system makes the summer camp process simple and stress-free. The link to register will appear on this page as soon as 2027 registration opens.
What is the cost of camp for the week?
Day Camp Pricing:
5 Days of Fun in the Sun
$500.00
Required Registration Deposit: $150.00
Overnight Camp Pricing:
5 Days/4 Nights of Fun in the Sun
$1,550.00
Required Registration Deposit: $300.00
How fast does camp fill up?
Typically, our Overnight Camp fills up faster than our Day Camp sessions. Since our transportation to the island is via train over the Old 7 Mile Bridge, we can only accommodate a certain number of campers for each week.
We urge you to register sooner rather than later to secure your camper’s spot once registration is open.
What will my camper be doing while at Pigeon Key Camp?
Pigeon Key Summer Camp focuses on marine science education with a fun, hands-on approach. Our staff all have backgrounds in biology and love to share their knowledge.
Campers will get into the ocean every day, so every child, no matter their swimming experience, gets comfortable and can explore. We swim/ snorkel around the island and Pigeon Key dock, allowing the kids to be immersed in the environment they are learning about. Campers will also go out to Sombrero Reef Lighthouse, where they get to experience a coral reef and the ecosystem surrounding it.
Your camper will learn all about various marine science topics, including shark biology, reef fish, marine habitats, squid biology, invertebrate biodiversity, and so much more. Each program has a hands-on activity, and your camper will come home having tidepooled for starfish, fed sharks, dissected squids, and participated in biology-focused games.
And of course, they will be having fun! We will play games throughout the day, including a Fun Field Game on Friday. Kids get the opportunity to explore, spend hours in the water and on our dock, and make friends from all over the country.
Why are cell phones and other electronics not permitted at Pigeon Key Summer Camp?
This decision was not made lightly, and after much thought and research, we have found that over 90% of camps accredited through the American Camp Association implement some sort of tech restrictions. Studies have shown that limiting tech use at camp leads to interpersonal communication, friendships, and independence. It also aids in the decrease of cyberbullying and homesickness. This also includes campers feeling comfortable approaching their camp counselors about anything that arises in terms of their safety, health, and well-being while they are at camp for the week.
The Pigeon Key Camp staff will be posting photos periodically throughout the week to our Instagram account, and guardians will get a link of camp photos at the end of the week to see what their campers experienced on Pigeon Key. Guardians are more than welcome to mail their campers letters prior to arrival for them to receive during their week of camp.
If campers do bring these banned devices, the counselors will confiscate them, and they will be handed over to their guardians on Friday at Pick-Up. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Mailing Address: Camper Name, ATTN Summer Camp, 1090 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. In case of emergencies, please contact Ed, the Camp Director.