The Sanibel Sea School Experience

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There’s nothing quite like being here, but we do hope you’ll get a good idea of the sights, sounds and learning that go on at Sanibel Sea School.
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Photos

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Dear Ocean Tribe, We have made the very difficult decision to cancel our summer camps this year as a result of the rising COVID-19 cases in the State of Florida. Safety is paramount in our programs and we must do everything we can to protect our caDear Ocean Tribe, We have made the very difficult decision to cancel our summer camps this year as a result of the rising COVID-19 cases in the State of Florida. Safety is paramount in our programs and we must do everything we can to protect our ca

Even our sea creatures are practicing social distancing! We are so excited to welcome campers back next week and spend the rest of the summer exploring the ocean 🌊Even our sea creatures are practicing social distancing! We are so excited to welcome campers back next week and spend the rest of the summer exploring the ocean 🌊

We have Sanibel Sea School face coverings for sale in our retail store, Ocean Tribe Outfitters! Come grab one for camp - we&rsquo;ll be open this week from 9AM-12PM and 8:30AM-4:30PM next week. Stay safe and enjoy the ocean 🌊We have Sanibel Sea School face coverings for sale in our retail store, Ocean Tribe Outfitters! Come grab one for camp - we&rsquo;ll be open this week from 9AM-12PM and 8:30AM-4:30PM next week. Stay safe and enjoy the ocean 🌊

Last week, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank generously presented a donation to Sanibel Sea School in support of our scholarship and landlocked programs! We are so appreciative and thankful to have their support.Last week, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank generously presented a donation to Sanibel Sea School in support of our scholarship and landlocked programs! We are so appreciative and thankful to have their support.

Calling all teenagers! We still have a few spots available in our upcoming virtual teen camp sessions. Don&rsquo;t miss out on Hangin&rsquo; with Doc Bruce (6/15-6/19) or the CIT program workshop with Shannon (6/22-6/26). These unique programs will oCalling all teenagers! We still have a few spots available in our upcoming virtual teen camp sessions. Don&rsquo;t miss out on Hangin&rsquo; with Doc Bruce (6/15-6/19) or the CIT program workshop with Shannon (6/22-6/26). These unique programs will o

Our retail store, Ocean Tribe Outfitters, is open! We&rsquo;ll be here Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Come pick up a @hydroflask, some @manggear, or just stop by to say hello!Our retail store, Ocean Tribe Outfitters, is open! We&rsquo;ll be here Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Come pick up a @hydroflask, some @manggear, or just stop by to say hello!

Sanibel Sea School has always woven the tenets of kindness, love, and equality into our mission. Our only institutional rule is to be kind - be kind to others, be kind to yourself, and be kind to the environment. As always, we will spread kindness,Sanibel Sea School has always woven the tenets of kindness, love, and equality into our mission. Our only institutional rule is to be kind - be kind to others, be kind to yourself, and be kind to the environment. As always, we will spread kindness,

We've just added more virtual options for our teens! Head over to our website to check out two new options in June for teens ages 13-18. From June 15 - 19, Doc Bruce is offering a final leadership workshop for our CITs. And from June 22 - 26, ShannonWe've just added more virtual options for our teens! Head over to our website to check out two new options in June for teens ages 13-18. From June 15 - 19, Doc Bruce is offering a final leadership workshop for our CITs. And from June 22 - 26, Shannon

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Sanibel Sea School Hosts First Community Camp Day

Sanibel Sea School Hosts First Community Camp Day

about 5 years ago

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Meet the Team for Summer Camp 2023

about a month ago

Sanibel Sea School Hosts Camp Over the Holiday Break

about 3 months ago

Sanibel Sea School’s Newest Marine Science Educator: Austin Wise

about 7 months ago

Sanibel Sea School Welcomes a New Marine Science Educator

about 8 months ago

Seven New Ocean Warriors Conquer Sanibel Sea School’s Wahine Toa Week

about 8 months ago

Have Paddle, Will Survive Week at Sanibel Sea School

about 8 months ago

Summer Camp at the Homestead Ends with Pollinator Week

about 8 months ago

Let’s Go Fishing Week

about 9 months ago

A Pinch of Fun & A Dash of Claws – Spider Crab Week at Sanibel Sea School

about 10 months ago

Summer Camp Kicks Off With Octopus Week at Sanibel Sea School

about 10 months ago

Dune Life

about a year ago

The other side of the islands

about a year ago

Sanibel Sea School Welcomes Two New Seasonal Marine Science Educators

about a year ago

Animal Ingenuity in Action

about a year ago

Winter: Sanibel’s Sandy Search Season

about a year ago

Sanibel Sea School Hosts The Art of Fishing Camp

about a year ago

Sanibel Sea School hosts Calusa Week at Summer Camp

about a year ago

Sanibel Sea School has Wet Week of Camp during Tropical Storm Elsa

about a year ago

Sanibel Sea School Receives Grant from Kiwanis Club

about a year ago

Sanibel Sea School Hosts First Week of Camp at Bailey Homestead

about a year ago

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Books that inspire us

Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak

Hoot
by Carl Hiaasen

Last Child in the Woods
by Richard Louv

The Living Dock At Panacea
by Jack Rudloe